Facilities Assistant

Arkansas Early Learning , Inc. • Jonesboro, AR

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About The Position

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.
Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?
Under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager, the Facilities Assistant assists in maintenance and repairs for all of the Agency's buildings, facilities, and agency vehicles; monitors and works with the other Facilities Assistants and contractors, while assuring compliance with standards and regulations as they relate to transportation, maintenance, and facilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License with immediate access to a legally insured vehicle.
• Must be able to drive an automobile, full size pickup, and a van.
• Must at least have auto liability insurance and must keep it current.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer at least one year of experience in maintenance or facility services in an environment such as school, daycare, full-service restaurant, hospital, etc.
• Prefer at least one year experience in vehicle maintenance, parts/supplies and other transportation related equipment.
• Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing and roofing.
• Some related office experience, in record keeping, spreadsheets, tracking and contact with the public preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintenance and repairs for all of the Agency's buildings, facilities, and agency vehicles
• Monitors and works with the other Facilities Assistants and contractors
• Assuring compliance with standards and regulations as they relate to transportation, maintenance, and facilities.

Benefits

• Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED