Maintenance Technician II

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Status: Part- Time, 29 hours or less per week.

The mission of Girls Inc. of Columbus is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success.

Originally founded as The Girls Club of Columbus, Girls Inc. has educated and empowered girls in Columbus since 1952. Through after school and full day summer programs, as well as a year-round sports program, our $1.5 million organization annually serves a diverse group of more than 1,700 girls, ages 6 to 18. Girls Inc. of Columbus is an affiliate of Girls Inc., which serves more than 144,000 girls annually through a network of 83 affiliates across the US and Canada.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for preserving and improving the condition and functionality of our centers. The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks including painting, HVAC maintenance, basic landscape maintenance, plumbing, light electrical, and pool maintenance.

This position requires an experienced, practical, and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently while observing all health and safety guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

• Landscape common areas of buildings, playgrounds, ball fields, and entryways
• Fertilization and weed control
• Maintenance and basic repairs of electrical systems (switches, ballasts, plugs, etc.)
• Maintenance and basic repairs of plumbing systems
• HVAC systems preventative maintenance and minor repairs
• Other maintenance and repairs as needed
• General building upkeep procedures (painting, light carpentry, etc.)
• Regularly inspect fleet vehicles and conduct basic care and maintenance
• Pool maintenance, including cleaning and chemicals
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
• Other duties as assigned

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
• Able to operate commercial-grade landscaping equipment, including zero-turn mower, push mower, string trimmer, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, and herbicide sprayer
• Knowledge of basic electrical maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of basic plumbing maintenance and repair
• Working knowledge of in-ground pool maintenance, chemicals, pump, and motor repair/replacement, and cleaning procedures
• Knowledge of irrigation system operation and repair
• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to take direction and work with minimal direct supervision
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Team player

Conditions of Employment

Employment by Girls Inc. for all positions is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check, including a sex offender check, as well as a pre-employment drug screening and a review of Department of Motor Vehicles records as required and allowable by law. Employees hired for positions requiring a valid driver’s license must be continuously insurable under the Girls Inc. insurance policy throughout their employment period.

It is the established policy of Girls Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and to administer all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.