Maintenance Worker

HENDRICK HOME FOR CHILDREN

Now Hiring: Full-Time Maintenance & Grounds Technician

Abilene, Texas  |  Full-Time, Hourly  |  Competitive Pay Based on Experience

Job Summary

Hendrick Home for Children is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Maintenance Department. This full-time position involves building maintenance, painting, basic plumbing, and landscaping to help keep our facilities and grounds safe, clean, and well-maintained. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and can work independently or as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities

·   Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including doors, windows, walls, fixtures, and minor carpentry.

·   Complete interior and exterior painting, including surface preparation, patching, and touch-ups.

·   Handle basic plumbing repairs, such as leaks, clogged drains, faucets, and fixtures.

·   Perform preventive maintenance; identify needed repairs and potential safety hazards.

·   Assist with minor electrical and HVAC maintenance within training and qualifications.

·   Maintain grounds by trimming trees and shrubs, caring for flower beds, mulching, and controlling weeds.

·   Perform minor irrigation repairs; remove debris and keep outdoor areas neat.

·   Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and landscaping equipment.

·   Assist with other maintenance tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

·   Experience in general maintenance, painting, plumbing, or landscaping preferred.

·   Working knowledge of basic repairs, painting, carpentry, and landscaping equipment.

·   Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work well with employees and residents.

·   Able to perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working outdoors.

·   Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

·   High school diploma or GED preferred.

Why Join Hendrick Home?

Be part of a caring team that maintains a safe, welcoming campus for the children and families we serve.

Company Description

Hendrick Home for Children exists to provide quality, trauma-informed, 24-hour residential care for three vulnerable populations: single parents and their children, children that cannot live with their parents, and at-risk young adults preparing for independent living. In a therapeutic environment, based and centered on Christian principles, all residents are supported and taught the importance of spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual care and growth. Children and families living on campus receive programming uniquely created and facilitated by licensed therapists including equine, recreation, and counseling services and financial support. All residents living on Hendrick Home campus live and receive services free of charge.

Hendrick Home for Children raises children in a safe and loving Christian environment that provides an atmosphere of spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual growth.