Maintenance Assistant

Company: American Paradigm Schools
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description American Paradigm Schools 8101 Castor Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19152 Discovering Excellence Through Cultivating Differences American Paradigm Schools are dedicated to equity and excellence for all learners, while celebrating the uniqueness of our communities. Our values drive our dedication to providing a world class education. Position: Maintenance Assistant Position type: Full Time Position location (School): Lindley Academy Charter School Department: Facilities Reports to: Facilities Coordinator Employment status: Non-exempt Employment duration: 12-Months Position Summary Performs work of a general maintenance nature in the completion of all maintenance service requests as assigned by supervisor verbally, written or via the CMMS software in a timely and accurate manner; Includes but not limited to ceiling tile repair, minor plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, drywall and painting. Interior and exterior grounds maintenance. Assembling and repairing furniture and school supplies. Moving and relocation of heavy furniture, supplies, equipment and deliveries. There is no elevator in the school . Major Responsibilities Clean and scrub restrooms as assigned Prepare rooms for meetings and programs. Work may involve the use of mechanical equipment. Notifies supervisor concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilation equipment. Employee works from verbal and written instructions and are expected to perform duties independently * When required, performs work of a general custodial nature including mopping, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying wastebaskets, washing windows, walls and woodwork. Removing garbage; changing light bulbs; unclogging drains; may shovel and salt walks as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Written Comprehension Oral Expression Organizational skills Professional Technology Skills Minor electrical and plumbing skills Basic computer skills Education and certifications High School Diploma or equivalent Able to obtain all required clearances (PA Criminal Background, FBI fingerprints, Childline) Physical Requirements Sitting Walking Standing Operating Mechanical Equipment Talking Pushing/Pulling Driving Lifting 50-75 lbs Moving up and down from a seated position Walking up and down stairs American Paradigm Schools are Caring School Communities. Relationships are the foundation of classroom and school life and underpin teaching, learning, and prosocial development. Building relationships and fostering students' sense of community are a critical part of our work at APS and as such, we have partnered with the Collaborative Classroom to implement the Caring School Community Model in all of our schools. Caring School Community model builds positive classroom and schoolwide communities while developing students' social and emotional learning (SEL) skills and competencies. It is designed to help students become caring, responsible members of their school communities and, ultimately, to grow into humane, principled, and skilled citizens of a democratic society. The lessons in the program help faculty and staff create a warm, safe, and disciplined school environment where all community members can develop the skills and dispositions they need to interact constructively with others. All employees at American Paradigm Schools are expected to be true champions of the Caring School Community Program.

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