Maintenance Support Technician

Job Overview:

We seek a motivated, experienced professional to join our Maintenance team at Lauren’s Institute for Education. The ideal candidate will provide first-level support to our property, different environments, and staff. This role requires knowledge of various types of property maintenance. Applicants need to have a friendly, customer-focused attitude.

This position offers opportunities for professional growth and excellent on-the-job training to enhance employee development. We seek a candidate prepared to develop within the role and advance to higher levels of responsibility.

Maintenance Support will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain campus integrity and appearance
• Verify HVAC systems remain operational and serviced
• Troubleshoot electrical issues
• Complete all tasks as directed by maintenance requests
• Receive all shipments and distribute packages to the proper location
• Maintain a shipping and receiving log
• Assist in landscaping maintenance
• Make sure all buildings are fully functioning and maintained as directed by the maintenance supervisor
• Ensure that all rooms, common areas, and treatment spaces are properly maintained as directed by the maintenance supervisor
• Ensure all vehicles are fully operational and street legal as directed by the maintenance supervisor

Additional Requirements:

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to be a team player, initiative, and the ability to work independently.

Also, exhibit professionalism when working within the student community. Many responsibilities will be carried out in classroom environments. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with staff members and exhibit professionalism when working within the student community. Many responsibilities will be carried out in classroom environments.

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• Global LIFE Benefits: (center-based) 

  • Be part of a team with an important mission to help people with disabilities  
  • 12 paid holidays 
  • 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (3 weeks after completion of 2 years) 
  • Spring | Fall | Winter breaks (paid after completion of 3 years) 
  • Health | Vision | Dental 
  • Wellness Program (stay healthy, earn rewards, discounts on insurance premiums) 
  • 401K/Roth Retirement Plans 
  • Performance and attendance bonuses 
  • Annual longevity bonuses based on organization profitability 
  • Employee Assistance Program (free counseling and other assistance) 
  • Professional development opportunities  
  • Inhouse trainings 
  • Discounts on degrees through partnership with Capella University  
  • Learn from different disciplines 
  • As a non-profit 501c-3, LIFE may qualify you for student loan forgiveness. 
  • Employee appreciation  
  • Birthday gift, monthly cupcakes for all staff  
  • Employment anniversary recognition every year, special gifts at 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years  
  • Employee of the month for each department. Recognition, gift, personalized parking space for the month 
  • All staff celebrations (close center, fun staff social activities) 
  • Monday treats for all staff 
  • Free work shirts including a special department spirit shirt 
  • Beautiful 10-acre facility with multiple specialty environments 
  • Departmental budgets used to buy what staff want (e.g., food, ET, supplies) 
  • Partial Paid FMLA

  "Working together to empower people through extraordinary services for developmental disabilities."

  At Lauren’s Institute for Education, it is inherent in our purpose and mission to promote acceptance, equity, and inclusion, both with the community we serve and those we entrust that service to. These principles are at the forefront of our model and growth. We strive to create an environment and culture where everyone believes they have equal value, regardless of gender, sex, religion, age, orientation, culture, national origin, ability level, etc. We believe that by creating an environment where all people thrive, we will be able to create a more successful and diverse organization that best serves our community. We acknowledge the different biases that exist in our world and work to ensure that they do not hinder our impact. We, therefore, are committed to collecting data and evaluating procedures about the diversity of our staff and those we serve, to ensure there are not misaligned practices from our values, or if there are, to adjust to the best of our ability.

  Lauren’s Institute For Education (L.I.F.E.) is a non-profit organization serving people with disabilities in Gilbert, AZ in an all-inclusive transdisciplinary treatment center.