Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Arkansas Early Learning•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager. The role assists with maintenance and repairs for the agency’s buildings, facilities, and vehicles, and monitors and works with other Facilities Assistants and contractors. The assistant helps ensure compliance with standards and regulations related to transportation, maintenance, and facilities. Arkansas Early Learning is a nonprofit organization providing Early Head Start and Head Start programs and child and family support services across Arkansas. The organization serves children from birth to age five and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license and immediate access to a legally insured vehicle; maintain current auto liability insurance.
Ability to drive an automobile, full-size pickup, and van.
Ability to talk or hear regularly; frequently stand, walk, sit, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequently lift or move 10–50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, with reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and repairs for agency buildings, facilities, and vehicles.
Monitor and work with other Facilities Assistants and contractors.
Help assure compliance with standards and regulations related to transportation, maintenance, and facilities.