What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker position at The Menta Education Group?
As a Maintenance Worker with The Menta Group, you will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and functionality of all Menta properties. Reimbursed (mileage) travel position based on travel beyond primary commute.
Travel to 3 primary locations: Machesney Park (Rockford) IL, Woodstock IL, and Waukegan IL.
Support to other schools in Northern IL/Chicagoland
- Routinely provide maintenance at Menta Schools in Northern Illinois and Chicagoland
- Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to Maintenance Supervisor
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Conduct routine scheduled inspections of premises and equipment
- Handle basic repairs and maintenance
- Respond to work order requests
- Knowledge of basic drywall repair
- Repair or replace electrical wiring, ballast and fixtures
- Construct and repair partitions and other wooden structures using saws, braces, bits, and appropriate materials and tools.
- Paint walls, floors, woodwork, and fixtures using appropriate materials and tools.
- 1 to 5 years of experience
- Must have reliable transportation to visit job sites
- Engage in physical, manual labor
- General experience performing carpentry and drywall repairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Flexibility to schedule and work hours as needed
- Willingness to travel to school locations
- Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 403(b) Investment Options
About Menta Academy North
At Menta Academy North, our passionate team is deeply invested in the '3-C Ready' ethos, focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.
Within the walls of Menta Academy North, classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here, students don’t just learn; they engage with knowledge, internalize it, and apply it, setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
