Youth Challenge Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The purpose of the Georgia Youth Challenge Program (GaYCP) is to provide education, leadership, character development, and life-coping skills to Georgia's youth so they may become successful members of society. The voluntary program targets 16-18 year old youth who are at-risk of not completing high school. The GaYCP seeks to provide a new environment for youth so that they can focus on completing their academic goals while also enhancing their personal strengths and resiliency.
The GaYCP mirrors a U.S. Army basic training environment. The military structure of the program provides a structured environment and teaches discipline, self-control, and motivation. In addition, the program develops the whole person by focusing on 8 core components that supports each cadet's personal development: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health and hygiene, physical fitness, and service to community.
All GaYCP staff serve as mentors and role models for the cadets, demonstrating what "right looks like." Academy staff work together to provide the structure, academic, social-emotional, and supervisory support needed by cadets during the 22-week residential phase.
During the 12-month Post-Residential Phase, most GaYCP graduates continue their post-secondary school education, vocational-technical training, full-time employment, military enlistment, or some combination of these. With academies at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia's Youth Challenge Program has graduated over 20,000 cadets since the program's inception in 1993.
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
The Maintenance Technician will perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance for the YCA Ft. Stewart campus and surrounding grounds, constantly monitoring the condition of the facilities. Will be required to perform a combination of routine carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical repairs that require the operation of both power and hand tools. For more advanced repairs or installations, will act as a liaison with local contractors to monitor the completion of the work. Will be required to maintain the grounds, to include operating a riding lawnmower. Maintains and stocks maintenance equipment and supplies as needed.
Basic skills with Microsoft Office are required. Must possess a current Georgia driver's license to hold the position.
Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, bend and stoop, reach overhead, and climb a ladder on a regular basis.
The selected candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, which may include some evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications and also have completed any maintenance related certifications.
GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Paid Leave
Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia
Retirement
401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Optional 457 Retirement Plans
Available Elective Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Legal
Critical Illness
Short and Long-Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Life & Dependent Life Insurance
Tax Deferred Spending Accounts
Healthcare
Childcare
Education
***The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.
Other:
The GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time may be used as physical fitness training onsite, dependent upon business needs.
Additional Information:
Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, national criminal records check, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), AND a post-employment federal background investigation.
"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE"
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in building repairs and maintenance or in the specific area of assignment.Note: Some positions may require area-specific certifications/licenses.