Student Maintenance Helper

About the Role

This is an onsite position in Gadsden, Alabama, focused on carrying out center-wide maintenance work across custodial areas, roads, and grounds in line with government, corporate, and management requirements.

About Chugach Government Solutions

Chugach Government Solutions is the federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation. For more than 25 years, it has supported mission-critical work as a government contractor, with services spanning facility maintenance, IT and technical support, construction, and education. The organization emphasizes employee development, open communication, competitive compensation and benefits, and a workplace that respects individual differences.

Employees are encouraged to contribute to meaningful work, support a larger mission, and help create value for both the organization and its shareholders.

What You Will Do

• Keep roads and walkways safe by applying sand and removing ice where conditions create hazards.
• Maintain lawns through fertilizing, herbicide application, mowing, watering, and starting new turf areas.
• Care for trees by fertilizing, pruning, watering, transplanting, and removing dead or unsafe trees.
• Maintain shrubs through fertilizing, pruning, watering, and adding wood chip mulch.
• Pick up and dispose of litter, garbage, and debris from grounds, streets, parking areas, entrances, sidewalks, and exterior steps.
• Use the proper tools and materials to keep the property in good condition.
• Carry out custodial tasks such as floor care, restroom and workspace cleaning and sanitizing, vacuuming, and washing walls, windows, and woodwork.
• Dust furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Keep grounds and dumpster areas clear of trash and litter.
• Support other maintenance employees with building upkeep tasks.
• Follow and reinforce the center’s zero-tolerance policies.
• Take part in student employability programs and related activities.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful environment free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect for both staff and students.
• Model appropriate behavior, mentor students, monitor skill development, and step in when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Deliver positive customer service and contribute to a constructive working atmosphere.
• Handle other assigned duties as needed.

Job Requirements

• Permission to participate in Academic and Career Technical Training is required.
• Experience in grounds keeping is preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed both in an office setting and at different locations across the center.
• The role requires regular walking, stair climbing, and visual monitoring of the center environment.
• The employee must be able to move quickly in response to emergencies or physical altercations to help protect students, staff, and property.
• The employee must be able to safely drive a passenger vehicle while supervising students at the same time.

Physical Requirements

• The role involves frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional use of hands and arms for handling objects, tools, controls, and reaching is required.
• Work may involve close proximity to other people, including shared office space.
• The employee may need to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

The employer is an equal opportunity organization and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics under the law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities under applicable state and federal laws. Applicants who need an accommodation for the application process may request one through the employer’s designated accommodation contact.

Compensation Note

Pay is based on the duties of the role, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, location, and any applicable contract terms. Where required by law, compensation details will be shared during the hiring process.