Head Start Facilities Coordinator

City of Oakland•Oakland, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Oakland's Human Services Department, Early Childhood and Family Services Division (ECFS), is seeking a highly skilled individual to join their team as a Head Start Facilities Coordinator. This role involves overseeing the maintenance of ECFS facilities and vehicles, managing inventory, coordinating maintenance staff, and collaborating with external entities like Public Works and property managers. The position is based out of the ECFS warehouse and requires strong problem-solving, communication, and technology skills. The ideal candidate will be adaptive, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with various software and systems. This role offers a fulfilling career with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the local community by ensuring facilities are safe, functional, and ready to serve children and families.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of progressively responsible work experience in facility maintenance.
Ability to operate automotive vehicles.
Must maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment or demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner.
Must submit fingerprints, undergo a criminal record clearance, and have a physical examination including a TB screening upon conditional offer of employment.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, education, public administration, or a closely related field.
Work experience with social service, public health, or educational programs.
Experience overseeing early childhood education facilities, including knowledge of federal and state health, safety, and facility requirements.
Knowledge of basic facilities maintenance and repair, including plumbing, electrical systems, locks and keys, fire and earthquake safety, furniture assembly, cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting, and preventative maintenance.
Experience supervising or coordinating a team to achieve shared goals efficiently and within established timelines.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the maintenance of ECFS facilities and vehicles.
Ordering, maintaining, and tracking inventory of supplies.
Coordinating ECFS maintenance staff to prioritize and ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.
Maintaining accurate records of work orders and monitoring their status through completion.
Collaborating with Oakland Public Works, contractors, and property management to resolve facility issues as needed.
Supervising and coordinating drivers to ensure the timely delivery of food, supplies, and equipment.

Benefits

37.5-hour work weeks
15 paid holidays
Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
Retirement: CalPERS pension
Health: City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans
Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k) plan
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance up to $200k
Employee Training