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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.

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment 

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Who we are

Our organization was established in Ohio and we continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families.  We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes major medical, dental, vision, 401K, student loan assistance and generous paid time off.  If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

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.