Facilities Maintenance/Groundskeeper

Are you someone who enjoys working with your hands, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work every day? We're looking for a dependable Facilities Maintenance/Groundskeeper to help maintain and improve our facilities and grounds while supporting our mission of serving the community. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking steady, year-round employment, a consistent work schedule, and the satisfaction of working for an established organization that values its employees and the services they provide.

About Us

Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. has been serving the community for 60 years! As part of the Community Action Network, STEP has a long history of providing programs to support needs identified through its Community Assessment. Being a part of STEP makes you part of something much bigger—people helping people and building stronger communities!

Why Join Our Team?

• Set Schedule - Enjoy a predictable work schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Job Security - Join a stable organization with an ongoing need for skilled facilities maintenance professionals.
• Variety of Work - No two days are exactly alike. You'll work both indoors and outdoors on maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, and facility improvement projects.
• Meaningful Impact - Your work directly contributes to creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments for employees, clients, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• General building maintenance and repairs
• Carpentry, drywall, painting, and finishing work
• Basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• Landscaping, mowing, mulching, pruning, and lawn maintenance
• Snow removal and sidewalk maintenance
• Facility cleaning and janitorial support as needed
• Moving furniture and assisting with facility projects
• Maintaining safe and secure worksites
• Completing work orders and project documentation
• Supporting other maintenance-related duties as assigned

Requirements

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail, and enjoys finding solutions to maintenance challenges. You're dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to assist wherever needed to keep facilities and grounds looking their best.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of two years of experience or technical training in construction, building trades, facility maintenance, or a related field
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation
• Ability to safely work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to 30 pounds unassisted and 60 pounds with assistance
• Ability to successfully complete required background and driving record clearances

Preferred Skills

• General knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and facility maintenance
• Experience operating hand and power tools
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Benefits

STEP, Inc. offers a generous benefits package:

• Flexible health insurance options to fit YOUR needs
• Agency-paid dental, vision, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings with generous employer match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA) options
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Long-Term Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Optional flexible benefits

Pay

$16.63 per hour