Children’s Center of Wayne County (TCC) The Children’s Center, founded in 1929, provides evidence-based clinical therapy to children who deal with mental, behavioral, emotional, intellectual, and developmental health and educational challenges or may have experienced trauma.

School + Community-Based Partnerships: We partner with K-12 schools and community organizations that serve children to provide clinical therapy, counseling, psychological services, and psychiatric evaluations, treatment & interventions.

Child Welfare: In addition to the clinical therapy programs offered, The Children’s Center places children in licensed foster homes, and supports them throughout their time in the child welfare system.

Child Well-being + Family Success: We operate an onsite family success center that promotes child-wellbeing and offers children and youth from all walks of life to access relevant mental health crisis prevention and child abuse and neglect prevention services.

Advocacy: We champion child and youth well-being for those experiencing poverty-related issues, those within the child welfare system, and those in need of evidence-based, clinical therapy.

TCC’s mission is to help children and families shape their own futures. If as many children as possible, and their families can easily access comprehensive, evidence-based, clinical therapy that is integrated into and supports their everyday lives then, children will experience an improved quality of life where they have a true sense of agency and empowerment in their lives.

We embrace and demonstrate a set of Core Values as the foundation of our culture. They define how we do what we do, and what we value in our work with each other and our community. Daily demonstration of these values, in mindset and behavior, is required to be successful as a TCC team member.

• Dedicated-We are devoted, dedicated and always willing to pitch to accomplish our mission.
• Passionate-We are passionate about what we do and helping the people we serve.
• Accountable-We do what we say and accomplish all aspects of our responsibilities.
• Can Do Attitude- We approach our responsibilities with a positive attitude.
• Respectful- We always treat co-workers, donors, children and families with the utmost respect, courtesy, and patience.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for performing a variety of routine and specialized maintenance tasks to ensure the proper functioning, safety, and cleanliness of our facility. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Job Requirements

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as mowing, watering, and landscaping to ensure the grounds are well-maintained and aesthetically pleasing.
• Maintain parking lots, grounds, and buildings always.
• Complete requests & deficiencies as assigned in agency work order system.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, such as snow removal, leaf blowing, and ice management during inclement weather.
• Coordinate and oversee volunteers as needed for specialized projects.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment necessary for outdoor maintenance tasks and report any needs or shortages to the supervisor.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to outdoor maintenance techniques and best practices.
• To qualify, the candidate must be a minimum of 18 yrs. of age, High school graduate or equivalent, have Minimum of 3 years of related experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, have a valid driver’s license, have reliable transportation, and be able to pass background clearance.
• Hours of availability are from 7am – 5pm and may be adjusted to meet the needs of the agency.

Essential Functions

• Respond within an hour to maintenance requests, and within minutes to emergencies, and alarms to minimize downtime and disruption to operations.
• Perform vehicle and equipment maintenance repairs and service needs. Preventative work to be done monthly, unless the manager is notified, and approval given.
• Ensure all mail and packages are accounted for and delivered in a timely manner daily.
• Check the Room Reservation system daily and have the room set up as requested 1 hour before the meeting start time. Review the room reservation list weekly.
• Monitor and report any issues or safety concerns related to the outdoor environment, such as damaged sidewalks, overgrown trees, or potential security risks.
• Maintain on a daily, outdoor walkways, parking areas, and common areas to ensure they are free of debris, litter, and hazards.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills related to windows navigation, Microsoft Office and general office equipment.
• Log into the agency's work order system and complete the Campus Operations request in a timely manner following the SLA agreement.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Assist in the planning and execution of facility improvement projects, renovations, and upgrades to enhance the functionality, efficiency, and aesthetics of the facility.

Additional Functions

• Contribute to a positive workplace culture that demonstrates evidence of high accountability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to anti-racist practices, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Actively support and encourage creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive administrative and service delivery environment.
• Adhere to best practices, ethical standards, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, or inclement weather.
• Ability to lay, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to prepare and inspect documents in hard copy or electronic format. Ability to tolerate exposure to computer screens and operate computer/keyboard and other office equipment on a frequent and/or continuous basis and the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to receive and exchange information and accurately and effectively communicate and converse with others and to convey detailed instructions or ideas accurately.

Other

The position requires driving, you must be able to provide proof of having a current, valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Robust Health Care and Benefit Package including:

• Medical
• Vision and Dental Plan sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Matching 3% 403(b) retirement plan after one year, fully vested after two years of employment
• 160 hours of paid time off your first year, 200 hours your 2nd year, up to 280 hours
• 11 paid holidays
• Life Insurance (Employer-Provided)
• Long Term Disability sponsored 100% by The Children’s Center
• Longevity Pay
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance

Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Voluntary Life, voluntary spouse and dependent life
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Shield (prepaid legal services)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.