Maintenance Specialist

Do 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: 

• 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 (starting day one 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)

Salary : $16 - $20