FACILITY AND REPAIR (HEAD START)

Maintenance Support for Head Start Program

This position is responsible for supporting the maintenance of high quality Head Start classrooms and overall facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance of facilities and other services with Head Start Performance Standards and other state and federal regulations, and providing custodial services to the program. Responsibilities also include custodial maintenance of all facilities to which s/he is assigned.

Tasks and Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with performance standards and licensing requirements, and provide for the health and safety of all infants, toddlers and preschool children in the program.

2. Identifies areas in need of maintenance and repair and responds to those needs promptly and effectively.

3. Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks and effectively utilizes resources to accomplish them.

4. Completes minor repairs at centers and main office upon request.

5. Ensures major repairs and maintenance are completed as requested.

6. Assists in remodeling, refurbishing and repairing of office spaces, classrooms, and storage units which may include minor carpentry, painting, sanding and refinishing of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

7. Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs and maintenance.

8. Repair and maintenance of building, classroom, storage facilities, machinery and equipment agency wide:

a. Assists in moving office furniture, fixtures and equipment within and between sites to support staffing changes, relocations, remodels and program expansion.

b. Perform routine inspections of site interiors and exteriors for safety hazards.

c. Perform repairs, maintenance, moving, transporting, and installation of playground and facilities structures.

d. Ensure machinery and equipment is maintained and stored in a secure location.

9. Complete work requisitions in a timely manner as directed.

10. Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills & Knowledge Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent, AA/AS preferred.

Experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.

Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.