Facilities Technician

Explore your passion for childhood education with us!

Founded in 1988, CDS is headquartered in Austin, TX operating 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

The Facilities Manager will manage hourly field Technicians, day-to-day maintenance of physical buildings, vendor relationship and support of capital projects. Assure the effective functioning of facilities across multiple states to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services and processes to meet the needs of the company.

Responsibilities :

• Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with center operations in order to execute on
  organization strategic pillars
• Support the development and implementation of best practices for the field team to drive
  results. Processes include monthly technician schedules and effective communication
  between Facilities and Operations to ensure accountability to corporate initiatives.
• Management of third party service providers, to include scheduling of work and
  communication of scope and timing of repairs and projects with operational leadership to
  minimize impact to business.
• Ensure efficiency and productivity of all Facilities Technicians. Oversee efficiency and
  adherence to weekly scheduling, preventative maintenance routines, corrective maintenance
  and execution of Facility's commitment to excellence.
• Develop contractor and vendor relationships for corrective and planned facilities services to
  maintain a cost competitive environment while adhering to service level expectations.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for center operations and Facilities team through proactive
  communication with local operations partners, interaction with Licensing Representatives to
  ensure that all facility related regulations are met and ensuring compliance with all CPSC
  playground safety regulations.
• Manage maintenance and building related functions associated with operating and closed
  school locations. Plans and recommends capital equipment purchases to support and
  improve the portfolio of facilities.
• Proactively communicate and provide feedback for continuous improvement of processes and
  procedures to drive Facilities to a high performing preventative and responsive repair
  program.
• Schedule travel as needed to fulfill all job requirements and provide the necessary in-person
  time with Facility Technicians, operations partners and service providers.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees through the commitment to company
  safety policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of experience in Facilities preferred or comparable experience leading
  teams
• Ability to effectively use iPhone, iPad, and laptop computer (as needed).
• Knowledge of and ability to use tools of office automation, including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and work order management
• Need to Pass a background check
• Trade/vocational
• Time management
• Knowledge of materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunctions and a working knowledge of basic machinery preventive maintenance and
• Ability to read, understand, and apply facility maintenance manuals and technical bulletins, construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform well under
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with team and center
• Strong professional communication
• Self- motivated and able to work alone with minimal
• Qualified to operate a company vehicle based on a motor vehicle record check and company policy.