Maintenance Technician (Zapata)

AVANCE•Rio Grande City, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Maintenance Technician is responsible for supporting the ongoing maintenance of high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms and overall facilities.

Requirements

Four to five years’ experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
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.
Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
Travel required up to 50% of the time for work-related site visits, meetings, and functions.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment
Identify areas in need of maintenance and repair and respond to those needs promptly and effectively.
Perform basic maintenance tasks and effectively utilize resources to accomplish them.
Cleans all facilities over which s/he has primary responsibility, including regular cleaning of exposed spaces, bathrooms, and floors.
Completes regular maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs at centers and main office upon request.
Ensures regular maintenance and upkeep of outdoor environments, including lawns, landscaped beds, playgrounds, outdoor structures and parking lots.
Perform routine inspections of outdoor areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds and other debris.
Perform routine inspections of site interiors for safety hazards.
Ensure agency machinery and equipment is maintained and stored in a secure location.
Support the social and emotional development of children.
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.
Assists in moving office furniture, fixtures and equipment within and between sites to support staffing changes, relocations, remodels and program expansion.
Transport and distribute food and other materials to Early Head Start sites as needed.
Complete work requisitions in a timely manner as directed by the Director of Operations.
Participate in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required.
Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.