Facilities Specialist

Ecs4Kids•Gainesville, FL

18h

About The Position

The Facilities Specialist ensures that the physical environment of ECS4Kids facilities supports the delivery of high-quality services to children and families. The role performs maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance at Head Start and Early Head Start centers and playgrounds; monitors building safety systems and standards; and helps keep facilities safe, efficient, and in good condition. The position also handles special projects involving building systems and structures, obtains supplies and repair parts, secures permits or approvals when required, and records completed work and associated costs. Extensive travel to multiple sites is required. The position reports to the Facilities Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of related experience in HVAC, electrical work, carpentry, and plumbing.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage.
Satisfactory driving record under the organization’s Vehicle Driving Policy.
Complete at least 15 hours of in-service training annually, from July 1 through June 30.
Ability to work with the public tactfully and diplomatically.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize work, maintain records, and prepare reports.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of applicable safety hazards and prevention.
Ability to perform tasks with little direct supervision.
Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use shop mathematics.
Ability to problem-solve.
Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms and legs and movement of the whole body, including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials; ability to lift up to 100 pounds.
Acceptable eyesight and hearing, with or without correction.
A Level II background screening, including local, state, and federal criminal checks, is required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of appropriate programs in multiple trades.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repair activities at Head Start and Early Head Start centers.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance to keep centers and playgrounds operating efficiently and prevent building deterioration.
Monitor building safety systems and standards and provide feedback and recommendations.
Repair plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning, and heating systems as needed.
Build partitions and repair plaster, drywall, roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, and other building components; perform painting.
Inspect and diagnose problems and determine appropriate repairs, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Obtain supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms.
Use common hand and power tools, specialized equipment, and electronic testing devices.
Secure permits or approvals as required by law.
Record maintenance and repair work performed and its costs.
Perform other related duties as required by the immediate supervisor.