Maintenance Assistant

Overview

Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping things running smoothly? Do you enjoy work that blends independence, teamwork, and variety every day? Genesee Lake School and Prader-Willi Homes, both MyPath Companies, are seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Assistant to join our team. In this essential role, you’ll help ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our facilities while creating a welcoming and well-maintained environment for the individuals we support and our team members.

Job Summary We are looking for a dependable and skilled Maintenance Assistant to support building operations, grounds upkeep, and equipment maintenance at our residential and school programs. You’ll complete a variety of tasks ranging from painting, basic plumbing and electrical, to grounds care and special projects—all while contributing to a safe and positive setting that supports the mission of our organization.

• Facility Maintenance & Repair Respond to and complete maintenance work orders as assigned by the Facilities Manager (e.g., painting, minor repairs, moving furniture, deliveries). Perform routine building and equipment inspections and preventative maintenance. Handle minor plumbing and electrical repairs, such as unclogging toilets, replacing light fixtures, and troubleshooting systems.
• Grounds & Safety Assist with seasonal grounds care including mowing, snow removal, leaf collection, and general outdoor upkeep. Maintain clean and safe work spaces and alert Facilities Manager to any safety concerns. Help ensure HVAC, boilers, water heaters, and basic mechanical systems remain operational.
• Tools & Equipment Properly use, maintain, and store all tools and machinery. Support the maintenance of shared vehicles and ensure transportation readiness. Participate in larger maintenance projects and assist with special building needs as assigned.
• Communication & Teamwork Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external staff and vendors, maintaining professional conduct and confidentiality. Work collaboratively with the Facilities Manager and other departments to meet facility and maintenance needs. Conduct self in positive, respectful, and collaborative manner in accordance with the MyPath Beliefs and Behaviors demonstrating proactive actions and decision making that foster supportive work relationships and a healthy and safe environment.
  
  Maintain abreast of current trends in services and other related areas; may attend conferences, workshops and other training as needed and shares this new information with department. Comply with and positively reinforce with others the expectations outlined in:
  Company Handbook; policies and procedures including emergency/disaster procedures, fire/tornado safety.

Schedule A full-time, hourly role focused on delivering hands-on maintenance support to ensure safe, functional, and welcoming environments for residents and staff. Primarily first-shift hours with required flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency calls. Participate in emergency on-call rotation as needed. Involves working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package At Genesee Lake School and Prader-Willi Homes, a MyPath Company, we are committed to supporting our employees' well-being, financial security, and professional growth. Our benefits package includes:

• Financial & Retirement Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with MyPath Financial Wellness Resources Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) On-demand Access to Earned Wages Student Loan Pay Down Assistance Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life & Disability Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance Options Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• My Voyage Wellness Program Work-Life Balance & Additional Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Childcare Search Assistance Employee…