Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070Salary Range: $15.50 - $19.50 HourlyDo you take pride in keeping buildings running smoothly and safely? We are looking for a skilled and reliable Maintenance Specialist to join our team and help ensure our childcare facilities stay in top condition.
For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.
Maintenance Specialist
Location: Based out of Administration Office with travel in Horizon vehicles to Horizon Child Care Centers and properties in Western Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties
Wage Information: Full-time hourly position; pay rate ranges from $15.50 to $19.50 per hour commensurate with experience
Reports to: Maintenance Coordinator
General Hours:  8am- 4:30pm Monday through Friday
Job Description:
Provide maintenance, repair, and janitorial services to employees, childcare centers, and other Horizon facilities and properties
Primarily work as an individual or part of a maintenance crew for special projects
Multitask by performing maintenance and repairs at multiple locations, sometimes in same day
Identify and address or report center-specific needs and special projects
Build positive relationships with Centers through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
Work with and provide supervision and training to summer maintenance crew
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
All other duties as needed/assigned
Qualifications Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent is required
MUST be 21 years of age and have a current license with a clean driving record (no more than 4 points) to drive Horizon vehicles, training provided
Requires at least 3 years' experience in repair/maintenance/janitorial
Basic plumbing, electric, assembly, and carpentry skills
Ability to operate, maintain and train on basic job equipment, including:
landscaping equipment
cleaning tools and equipment, such as commercial vacuums and floor buffers
hand tools and power tools
other tools and equipment used in centers
Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, professional development opportunities, OSHA and industry trends
Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, vendors, and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team
Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required
Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required
Employee Benefits:
Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions
Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions
Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)
Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
Learn and Earn Tuition Programs
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions
Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)