What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at NWLACDC?
Overview
Join our dynamic landscaping team as a Grounds Maintenance Specialist, where your passion for outdoor beauty and expertise in horticulture will help transform and maintain vibrant, healthy landscapes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, utilizing a variety of tools and techniques to create and sustain stunning green spaces. Whether you’re trimming, planting, or irrigating, your efforts will directly enhance the environment and bring joy to our clients and community. We are committed to paying all team members fairly while fostering a positive, energetic work atmosphere that celebrates craftsmanship and teamwork.
Duties
- Perform landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, and trimming to ensure pristine appearance
- Operate hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently for planting, trimming, and general upkeep
- Install, repair, and maintain irrigation systems to promote healthy plant growth and water conservation
- Conduct lawn care activities such as aeration, fertilization, overseeding, and weed control
- Assist with gardening tasks including planting flowers, shrubs, trees, and seasonal displays
- Maintain the health of landscapes through pest management, soil conditioning, and mulching
- Use landscaping equipment responsibly to support ongoing maintenance projects and new installations
Key Responsibilities
Facility Maintenance & Safety
- Perform routine minor repairs and maintenance (e.g., basic plumbing, light electrical issues, fixtures, doors, and general upkeep).
- Conduct regular walks of the property perimeter to ensure the safety and security of the residence.
- Identify potential hazards or maintenance concerns and report or escalate issues to management in a timely manner.
- Serve as the subject matter expert regarding the building’s condition, systems, and ongoing maintenance needs.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment consistent with program standards.
Vehicles & Grounds
- Clean and maintain program vehicles to ensure they are presentable and safe for use.
- Assist with basic groundskeeping as needed (e.g., trash removal, light outdoor upkeep).
Resident Engagement & Life Skills Support
- Encourage and support residents in learning basic life and maintenance skills when appropriate (e.g., cleaning, simple repairs, care for shared spaces).
- Model professionalism, responsibility, and respect when interacting with residents.
- Maintain appropriate boundaries while fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Communication & Documentation
- Highschool diploma
- Communicate effectively with program staff and management regarding maintenance needs and safety concerns.
- Document completed work and reported issues as required.
- Previous experience in maintenance, facilities, or a related field preferred.
- Basic knowledge of building systems and common repairs.
- Ability to recognize when an issue requires escalation to licensed professionals or management.
- Comfortable working in a residential setting with youth ages 16–21.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform hands-on repair tasks for extended periods.
Work Environment
This position works within a transitional residential setting focused on supporting young people as they build skills for independent living. Flexibility, professionalism, and a youth-centered mindset are essential.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 17 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16