MAINTENANCE LEAD

Full-Time Lead Maintenance Worker

Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! The Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Full-Time Lead Maintenance Worker at The Oaks Academy in Brownwood, Texas. The Oaks Academy is a secure post-adjudication facility located in Brownwood, Texas that provides comprehensive services to young men (13-17), using a trauma-informed, strength-based, gender responsive model. Through rigorous education, positive skill development, and individualized therapeutic interventions and treatment, we empower youth to reach their full potential. The facility features group, individual, and family therapy, on-site schooling, individual dorm rooms, and extracurricular opportunities for the young men. Becoming a member of The Oaks team is more than a job, it's an opportunity to create a meaningful career with a mission driven organization. Helping our youth one day at a time.

Pay : starting at $30 / hour depending on relevant education and experience. Perks & Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision and Company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more!

What you will do :

• Perform general building maintenance, including replacing light bulbs, repairing drywall, painting, paneling, wallpapering, sheetrock repairs, installing or adjusting doors and locks, repairing or replacing windows and screens, and hanging pictures or fixtures.
• Conduct minor electrical and plumbing repairs such as unplugging drains, replacing washers, relighting pilot lights, and repairing heaters and control systems.
• Maintain and install HVAC units, swamp coolers, and air conditioners.
• Repair or replace flooring materials including tile, carpet, and linoleum.
• Perform roofing repairs and grounds maintenance / irrigation as needed.
• Assist with new construction and remodeling projects.
• Oversee daily operations of the water treatment plants.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and process work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Work with the purchasing department to request and manage maintenance supplies.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all facility equipment and ensure all site equipment remains in proper working order.
• Submit weekly logs detailing hours worked and tasks completed to the designated supervisor.
• Perform vehicle maintenance when necessary to ensure fleet vehicles remain safe and operational.
• Respond promptly to emergency radio calls and provide support as needed.
• Schedule, manage, and implement the site maintenance plan.
• Provide coverage for maintenance staff during days off or absences.
• Complete data entry and updates in the preventative maintenance system.
• Serve as the site Fire Marshal, conducting all required weekly and monthly inspections related to sanitation and fire safety.
• Act as backup for the site Safety Coordinator when needed.

To be considered you should :

Schedule : To be determined and approved by supervisor.

Apply today and make a difference in the lives of youth! After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Maintenance Worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

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