Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

About the Role:

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic environment that supports the growth and development of young children.

This position repairs and maintains the organization's facilities, systems, and equipment. It maintains and improves the organization's campus, buildings, and grounds. A Maintenance Tech is expected to perform duties with a high degree of independence, initiative, communication, teamwork, quality, and judgment. Responsible for general, preventive, and routine maintenance / grounds work to ensure licensing standards and other requirements are satisfied. Completes assigned maintenance tasks and work orders in a timely and quality fashion.

This will include but not be limited to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, test equipment, general mechanical repairs, carpentry work, and grounds keeping. The Maintenance Tech position plays a crucial role at Clayton and requires regular attendance at work.

Who we are:

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach.

Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

What this Role involves:

• Daily checking of the work order ticketing system and completion of assigned work orders.
• Installs, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs items within electrical, plumbing, carpentry, furnishings, equipment, doors, glass/windows, building interior and exterior. Ensures work is performed in a timely manner, and triages requests to prioritize the most critical repairs
• Performs monthly building inspections and completes preventative maintenance checklist task as assigned. Completes repairs on facilities, equipment or systems, which may include mechanical or electrical systems, HVAC or other environmental management systems, generators or power management systems, or fire or safety systems
• Makes repairs and coordinates / supervises the work of contractors when more complex repairs are needed; schedules maintenance or repairs to minimize disruptions to organizational operations wherever possible
• Maintains aesthetic appearance of the grounds and buildings; remains in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards; perform on-call or emergency repairs as needed
• Ensures the ongoing stewardship, safety and security of the entire campus; responds to safety issues; reports and documents all issues in accordance with applicable procedures and standards
• Available for on-call support during emergency situations. Works adjusted hours for snow removal, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

What we are looking for:

Experience

• Knowledge and hands on experience completing maintenance tasks, including repairs to plumbing, electrical, HVAC. Ability to paint and perform minor carpentry.
• Must be able to participate in snow removal and landscaping duties.
• Will operate a variety of equipment and power tools, understands use of heavy machinery and safety; implements stewardship of tools and equipment.

Skills

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and operate power tools and equipment
• Must know how to use a computer and basic programs such as Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft Word
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage a variety of tasks.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse audience of individuals and groups.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team; ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, a physical and a national sex offender registry check
• A valid driver license with evidence of vehicle insurance and the ability to get to work at all hours

What we offer:

• 16+ paid company holidays
• Winter Break - up to 5 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment plans
• Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation:

$24.00 - $27.00 Hourly

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