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MAINTENANCE WORKER

Rite of Passage, Miami, FL, United States


Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring a Maintenance Worker at South Florida Youth Academy in Miami Beach, Florida.

What You Will Do / Day In The Life

General building maintenance

Minor electrical repairs

Repairing drywall, painting, paneling, wallpapering, sheetrock work

Hanging doors, adjusting/changing locks and door hardware

Fixing or replacing broken windows and screens, hanging pictures

Minor plumbing repairs, unplugging drains, replacing leaky washers, re-lighting, replacing and adjusting heaters and controls

Maintaining smoke detectors and emergency lights

Maintaining swamp coolers/air conditioners and generators

Replacing floor tiles, carpeting, wood flooring and/or linoleum repairs

Repairing roofing

Some grounds maintenance & irrigation repairs if needed

Qualifications

Experience as a Maintenance Worker

Empathetic, patient, respectful treatment of others

High school diploma or equivalent

At least 21 years of age

Desire to work with troubled teens

Ability to pass a DCF criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB test

Benefits and Compensation
Performance Based Compensation reviews are conducted annually (2%, 4%, or 6%).

Eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (at 60 days for Hourly employees and 90 days for Salaried).

Choice of Supplemental benefits, including Short Term Disability and increased Life Insurance.

Eligible for 100% 401k match of up to 6% of your salary after 1 year of employment.

Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues.

Make Great Pay doing good work! 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 safe facility and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self‑fulfillment.

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