Maintenance Apprentice
Description:
Maintenance Apprentice
Columbus, OH
Overview
Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Position Title:
Maintenance Apprentice
Compensation:
$20.00 per hour
Scheduled Hours:
8am-5pm
Position Summary
The Maintenance Apprentice works alongside fully qualified technicians to learn the skills needed to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and facility structures. This entry-level role combines on-the-job training with classroom or trade school instruction to prepare for a long-term, certified career.
Working At NYAP
Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
22 days off each year
11 paid holidays per year
Student loan repayment assistance
Tuition assistance
Friday Summer hours
Work anniversary trips
Mileage reimbursement
Peace Leave
Parental Leave
Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.
Responsibilities
The Maintenance Apprentice will perform duties including, but not limited to:
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's mission, values, and philosophies.
Work under the direct supervision of experienced maintenance technicians to complete daily work orders and facility upkeep.
Help conduct routine inspections and service checks on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to prevent major equipment failures.
Learn and strictly adhere to workplace safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space awareness, and OSHA regulations.
Complete maintenance paperwork, update logs and assist with inventory management and routine workshop cleanup.
Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent
A strong general background or interest in mechanics, carpentry, plumbing or electrical systems.
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs), perform extensive walking, and stand for long periods of time.
Willingness to follow instructions, and a strong desire to learn the trade.
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Other Skills
Dependable, Respectful, Responsible
Self-Starter
Painting, Cleaning, Lawn Work
Minor Electrical and Minor Plumbing
Moving furniture, hanging items on walls and floor finish repair and replacing
The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.