Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

The position of Maintenance Worker is responsible for building and grounds maintenance at all requested Head Start sites in Sangamon and Morgan Counties.

Essential Functions:

• Signs in/out daily when arriving and departing any Head Start site.
• Cleans the building, including kitchen area, all offices, conference room, classrooms and bathrooms daily including removing garbage and dusting furniture as requested.
• Assists in any other areas as needed.
• Wax and clean uncarpeted floors monthly as requested.
• Clean windows inside as needed.
• Assist at all classrooms, when needed or maintenance is requested.
• Check and make minor repairs on all equipment.
• Report to the Site Manager on any major problems with electrical appliances and repairs.
• Check centers weekly and replace any parts that are needed, such as lights, etc.
• Get all painting in the centers completed as needed.
• Attend all meetings required by the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Must maintain sites in accordance to health, fire, and DCFS requirements.
• See that all equipment is working properly.
• Ensure that all exit lights and ceiling lights are in working order and fire extinguishers are up-to-date.
• Ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow and ice at all times.
• Ensure that outside areas and ground around the building and parking lots are kept clean and free of debris.
• Clean carpets of classrooms twice a year or as requested.
• Must vacuum all building carpets daily.
• Must keep bathrooms clean and sanitized; check to see if any supplies are needed, and replace the same day.
• The janitor room must be kept clean at all times, and equipment put up daily or after each use. No cleaning equipment or materials shall be left unlocked at anytime.
• Wipe walls as needed.
• Must ensure that trash hauling service removes trash - once or twice weekly according to contract.
• Must see that the building is secured all doors properly shut and outdoor tricycles, etc. stored nightly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to communicate in a positive manner.
• Must be punctual and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Must work and relate well with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable diseases and illegal substances.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must have a positive attitude toward direction.

Benefits: 403B, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability and Insurance

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.