Maintenance Worker

The Menta Education Group

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Belleville, IL on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 25, 2025 Last posted March 25, 2025
Job description
As a Maintenance Worker with The Menta Education Group, you will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in ensuring the safety and functionality of all Menta properties. Reimbursed travel position.

Routinely provide maintenance at Menta Schools in Belleville, Millstadt, Centralia, and other Menta Southern/Central Illinois properties as needed. Mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities

  • Routinely provide maintenance at Menta Schools in Belleville, Millstadt, Centralia, and other Menta Southern/Central Illinois properties as needed.
  • 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
  • Install, repair, and replace valves and other plumbing equipment, and open clogged drains using appropriate tools 
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 

Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Maintenance Support" section for this position's category
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.  For more information visit:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
About Menta Academy Belleville

At Menta Academy Belleville, we are a committed staff that strives to empower each child to unlock their full potential both in and outside the classroom. Our designed services and curriculum address the developmental and individual learning needs of each one of our students. These tools allow us to use our classrooms as dynamic spaces where young minds can start their journey of educational and behavioral triumphs from an early age.

We are dedicated to offering support and creating inventive, impactful programs that enable youth to reach their academic objectives and contribute positively to their communities. Through our unwavering commitment, we strive to assist each child in recognizing and embracing their distinctive potential, fostering a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

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 (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Compensation (from employer):
40000–55000 USD per year

About this role

Summary

Perform routine and basic repairs, inspections, and maintenance across multiple properties.

Job title

Maintenance Worker

Experience level

1 to 5 years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Belleville, IL; travel required; no remote work allowed

Salary

40000–55000 USD per year

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

carpentrydrywallelectric wiringmaintenancerepair

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

plumbingelectricalcarpentrydrywallpainting
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Belleville, IL, USA

On-site City