GROUNDSKEEPER & MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT in Melbourne

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GROUNDSKEEPER & MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT

Why Join CIP?

• Vacation Time - 15 days full time only

• Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only

• Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term , Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%

  • Financial Wellness Advisor Services

• Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time

• Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time

• Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts

• A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges

• Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities

• Supportive and Collaborative Culture

*Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors

A Day in the Life:

The Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the smooth operation and upkeep of our facilities. This role requires a versatile individual who can not only handle maintenance, landscaping and groundskeeping duties but also drive and maintain company vehicles. The Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, light carpentry, painting, cleaning, heating and cooling, and other building systems. The Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant is an onsite full-time non-exempt position located in Melbourne, FL who reports to the Facilities Manager.

This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant position involves a high physical demand.

The College Program (CIP) is a full-year private adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP’s programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning . CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.

All the Responsibilities We’ll Trust You With:

• Primary landscaping support in the areas of mowing, pruning, weeding, spraying, maintaining flower beds, mulching, planting, hedge trimming and shaping, walkway edging, leaf and yard cleanup.
• General building exterior maintenance including but not limited to pool maintenance, cleaning, trash pickup, sprinkler maintenance & repair, blacktop repair, concrete repair, pressure washing, exterior painting, basic carpentry, gutter cleaning, stucco repair, caulking, window maintenance, pest control, and hurricane prep.
• General building interior maintenance, including light HVAC maintenance & repair, interior cleaning, basic carpentry, drywall repair and patching, texture repair and touchup, painting walls and trim, door repair/replacements, lockset repair & replacement, window blinds repair & replacement, flooring repair and replacement, changing bulbs, changing batteries, light plumbing such as unclogging toilets & sewer lines, repairing fixtures and drain lines, appliance diagnostics and repair, toilet repair & replacement, furniture repair, changing bulbs, batteries, and emergency fixtures.
• Rotation of on-call status will be required for the purposes of emergency triage, troubleshooting, or general resolution of tenant issues. Frequency of receiving calls for this position is rare. CIP demands work-life flexibility and requires reciprocal time given back to employees that reflects the level of disruption due to on-call responses.
• *Other Duties as Assigned

Qualities You Possess:

• The Groundskeeper & Maintenance Assistant will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills, and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:

• At least two years of related experience and/or training.

• Self-starter and ability to work independently or as part of a small team.

• Basic computer skills are a plus.

• Able to operate small equipment/ willing to learn.

• Able to operate pickup truck/van with trailer.

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.

• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.

• Mechanically inclined.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.

• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.

• Related experience .

• On the job training offered.

• Active Driver’s license is required.

Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.

Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

College Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , 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.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.

Monday through Friday 7 am to 3 pm
On-call (evening and weekend support)

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