School Handyman
7 days ago
Hialeah
Job DescriptionGeneral Handyman:Position Summary:Paradise Christian School & Development Center has proudly served our community for over 44 years and is seeking a dependable, hardworking General Handyman to join our Paradise family. This position is responsible for helping maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and well-maintained environment for children, families, staff, and visitors. Essential Job Duties: • Perform general building and property maintenance., • Complete minor repairs including painting, carpentry, basic plumbing, and general handyman work., • Maintain classrooms, offices, playgrounds, and outdoor areas., • Landscape, mow, edge, trim, weed, rake, and blow walkways and grounds., • Pressure wash buildings, sidewalks, playgrounds, and other exterior areas., • Clean, disinfect, and maintain assigned work areas and equipment., • Assemble furniture, playground equipment, and other items as needed., • Move furniture, equipment, and supplies., • Perform preventive maintenance and identify repairs before they become major issues., • Safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment., • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance/storage area., • Complete maintenance logs and reports in English., • Follow all school safety procedures, CDC recommendations, Florida DCF regulations, and Health Department requirements., • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED required., • Valid Florida Driver's License required., • Experience in general maintenance, facilities, construction, or handyman work, • Knowledge of hand tools, power tools, and general repair techniques., • Basic knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, and facility maintenance., • Must be able to read and understand basic English for manuals, labels, and safety instructions., • Must be organized, dependable, and able to work independently., • Positive attitude with the ability to work well as part of a team. ( we work as a family), • Must be able to work safely around young children and follow all safety procedures. Requirements: • Must successfully pass an FDLE Level II Background Screening., • Must possess or obtain the Florida DCF 45-Hour Child Care Training Certification within 30 days of hire., • Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening., • Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions., • Must have a flexible work schedule. Work Schedule: • Full-Time (40 hours per week)., • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., • Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Why Join Paradise? • Join a respected school that has proudly served the community for over 44 years., • Family-oriented, supportive work environment., • Stable, full-time position., • Opportunity to help provide a safe, beautiful learning environment for children.