Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of those you serve: aspiring young students. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals and make the most of their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.

What is Job Corps? It is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 50 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.

Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the medical trades (Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant), Automobile trades (Auto Body and Auto Technician), Construction Trades (Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical), and our advanced trades (Overhead Line, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and our Drone Program).

Position Available: Maintenance Specialist

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Specialist who will perform general maintenance repairs and upkeep duties to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

Oneonta Job Corps consists of several buildings that include classrooms, vocational training areas, general office areas, and recreational areas. General work details may include carpentry work in repairing or replacing doors, windows, walls, flooring, or any other work pertaining to wood structures. Other duties may include plumbing, heating, air-conditioning work, ductwork, piping instrument controls, etc. that do not require technicians to perform.

High School Diploma or GED. Demonstrating working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, building maintenance, and construction fields. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Compensation is based on experience. The candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only) and reduced rates for Family Coverages, Dental, Vision, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons

Paid vacation and sick (2 weeks each), 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays), Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, free access to our Weight Room and Cardio Rooms, low-cost meals daily from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal)

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.