Maintenance Assistant

Schedule: 7am-3:30pm Monday-Friday

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Worker to join our Environmental Services Department. This position plays a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant environment at our residential facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs on facilities, equipment, and vehicles

• Assist with preventive maintenance programs and safety inspections

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and costs

• Support emergency preparedness including fire and evacuation drills

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local safety regulations

• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions

• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum 1 year of skilled maintenance experience (medical facility experience preferred)

• Ability to operate and maintain various tools, equipment, and vehicles

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (required for transport)

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in diverse settings and adapt to change

• Proficient in reading and writing English

• Must maintain all required training competencies

• Pass Drug Test

• Pass Level II Background

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to reach, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

FPDC is an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled. We care for individuals 24/7 in a set of four (4) homes that hold up to 16 individuals.

Benefits:

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401K matching
• Sign On Bonus

To Apply:

You must complete your profile on our website then submit an application through our portal to be considered for employment. This is a two step process. Please ensure that you complete both. We look forward to speaking with you!

Fern Park Developmental Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.