General Maintenance Technician | Part-Time

About the role

The Arc of Centre County is seeking a dependable, hands-on Part-Time General Maintenance Technician to help maintain safe, comfortable, and accessible homes and workspaces for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and Autism. If you enjoy working with your hands, tackling a variety of maintenance projects, and seeing the results of your work, this could be a great opportunity to put your skills to use in a meaningful way!

Benefits

• Meaningful work that supports individuals with disabilities in our community
• A variety of hands-on projects across residential homes and office facilities
• Work independently and as a team with other technicians

Responsibilities

• Performing general maintenance, household repairs, painting, pressure washing, and building upkeep
• Completing grounds maintenance, including lawn care, flowerbed upkeep, and snow removal
• Participating in monthly property inspections and identifying maintenance needs
• Responding to maintenance requests, tracking completed work, and communicating updates to the appropriate staff
• Monitoring maintenance supplies and helping obtain materials at cost-effective prices
• Following safety requirements and helping maintain accessible environments that respect the needs and preferences of the people who live in our homes
• Communicating with supervisors and program staff to coordinate repairs and follow-up

Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• At least 3 years of experience in general maintenance, facilities maintenance, or a related field; 5 years is preferred
• Working knowledge of general repairs, tools, and maintenance equipment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks through to completion
• The ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and communicate effectively with staff and supervisors
• The ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including lifting, carrying, kneeling, twisting, and shoveling
• Basic computer skills for email, timekeeping, documentation, and ordering supplies
• Schedule flexibility to meet maintenance needs, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or after-hours emergency response, as needed

Pay

$20–25 per hour

Schedule

Part-time, 10–20 hours per week. Flexible scheduled hours with occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, or after-hours emergency response as needed.

About The Arc of Centre County

The Arc of Centre County is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and Autism. Our work helps create safe, supportive environments where people can live, participate in their communities, and be treated with dignity and respect. The work you do behind the scenes helps make that possible every day.