MAINTENANCE WORKER

About the role

✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Maintenance Worker at the Miami Youth Academy in Miami, FL✨

Miami Youth Academy is a moderate-risk residential commitment program for male youth aged 14 to 18. This program provides youth with comprehensive care, treatment, supervision, and evidence-based substance abuse services. Youth will also receive psychotherapeutic services, including individual, family, and group counseling while in the program. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference! So, come as you are and grow with us!

Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and opportunities for troubled and at-risk youth from social services, welfare agencies and juvenile courts. With an emphasis on evidence-based practices and positive skill development, combined with our supportive and therapeutic approach, our organization is respected by industry experts as a highly effective solution for our youth. Since 1984, over 70,000 youths have entered and completed our programs. ROP has built its reputation on running life-changing educational treatment programs that positively contribute to the community.

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Maintenance worker, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record for the past 3 years.
• Ability to pass a criminal background clearance check, drug screen, and TB test.
• Ability to prepare written reports and correspondence.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week on a designated schedule, with the possibility of a varied schedule and overtime.
• Preferred: prior building maintenance experience (general building maintenance, minor electrical, painting, door hardware, minor plumbing, drains, etc.).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (eligible after 60 days for hourly employees, 90 days for salaried).