Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

Flowers Early Learning is a high-quality preschool with locations throughout Berrien, Cass and Van Buren counties and currently has an opening for a Maintenance Specialist to maintain agency building & grounds.

Our Mission: To build a future where children, families and communities thrive.

Position Summary: Responsible for facility and playground maintenance, repair and record keeping. Assures compliance with Head Start policies and procedures, Performance Standards, and Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.

Job Type: Full Time, Year-Round (12-months), Hourly, Non-Exempt

Expected Schedule: 8:00a-4:30p Monday-Friday, Work hours may vary due to daily schedule and/or trainings.

Rate of Pay: HS/GED: $15.96 AA: $18.52 BA or Higher: $21.07

Education Requirement: Minimum- High School Diploma or equivalent with two years previous experience with Facility Maintenance and repair. Desired - Five years' previous experience with Facility maintenance and repair.

Other Selection Criteria: All candidates must be 18 years of age, possess a valid driver's license and their own reliable transportation, complete a physical examination, comprehensive fingerprinted criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screen including a negative result for Amphetamines, Cannabinoids (including Marijuana/THC), Cocaine, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Marijuana is not legal at the federal level and is prohibited in the workplace or in one's system, even if legally prescribed.

Equal Opportunity Policy: Flowers Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee, volunteer, or applicant regarding race, sex (including pregnancy), age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, religion, height, weight, marital status, genetic status and/or genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability and/or handicap as defined by State and Federal law.