SUMMARY:
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is seeking a dependable, hardworking Facilities Maintenance Technician to help maintain our campus and ensure our buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and ready to support youth programs, community events, and daily operations.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy staying active, and want to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of Foundation buildings and grounds.
- Clean classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, entrances, common areas, and event spaces.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and perform general custodial duties.
- Empty trash and recycling containers and maintain waste disposal areas.
- Set up and tear down tables, chairs, equipment, and supplies for meetings, athletic events, and community programs.
- Maintain sidewalks, parking lots, playgrounds, and other outdoor areas by removing litter and debris.
- Monitor custodial supply levels and notify the Facilities Manager when replenishment is needed.
- Perform minor maintenance and preventative maintenance, including changing light bulbs, replacing ceiling tiles, assembling furniture, and completing basic repairs.
- Complete assigned work orders and maintain accurate daily work logs.
- Assist with opening, securing, and closing Foundation facilities.
- Report safety concerns, maintenance issues, and facility emergencies promptly.
- Respond to urgent maintenance and cleaning needs as they arise.
- Work collaboratively with all departments to support Foundation programs and special events.
- Uphold the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation’s Mission, Vision, Winning in Life Principles, and the JJK Way.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous custodial, janitorial, building maintenance, or facilities experience preferred.
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance, cleaning methods, equipment, and safety practices.
- Ability to safely operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, buffers, and similar equipment
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening with satisfactory results.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Strong work ethic with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Reliable attendance and a positive, service-oriented attitude.
Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical insurance with 100% of the employee premium paid by the Foundation
- 50% employer-paid dependent medical premium (when applicable)
- Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Optional dental, vision, voluntary life, short-term disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- SIMPLE IRA with company match
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- 15 paid holidays
- 21 days of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
- Regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Climb ladders and work comfortably at heights when necessary.
- Move furniture and equipment for events and daily operations.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Respond quickly to emergencies and facility needs.
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LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment with the Foundation is at will.
