Maintenance Worker

Springfield Urban League•Springfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Maintenance Worker is responsible for building and grounds maintenance at all requested Head Start sites in Sangamon and Morgan Counties. This role ensures that all facilities are maintained in accordance with health, fire, and DCFS requirements, and that equipment is in proper working order. The Maintenance Worker also plays a role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for children, parents, and staff.

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to communicate in a positive manner.
Must be punctual and willing to work overtime if needed.
Must work and relate well with children, parents, and staff.
Ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable diseases and illegal substances.
Ability to pass a background check.
Must have a positive attitude toward direction.

Responsibilities

Sign in/out daily when arriving and departing any Head Start site.
Clean the building, including kitchen area, all offices, conference room, classrooms and bathrooms daily, including removing garbage and dusting furniture.
Wax and clean uncarpeted floors monthly.
Clean windows inside as needed.
Assist at all classrooms when needed or maintenance is requested.
Check and make minor repairs on all equipment.
Report to the Site Manager on any major problems with electrical appliances and repairs.
Check centers weekly and replace any parts that are needed, such as lights.
Complete all painting in the centers as needed.
Attend all meetings required by the Maintenance Coordinator.
Maintain sites in accordance to health, fire, and DCFS requirements.
See that all equipment is working properly.
Ensure that all exit lights and ceiling lights are in working order and fire extinguishers are up-to-date.
Ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow and ice at all times.
Ensure that outside areas and ground around the building and parking lots are kept clean and free of debris.
Clean carpets of classrooms twice a year or as requested.
Vacuum all building carpets daily.
Keep bathrooms clean and sanitized; check to see if any supplies are needed, and replace the same day.
Keep the janitor room clean at all times, and equipment put up daily or after each use.
Ensure that trash hauling service removes trash - once or twice weekly according to contract.
See that the building is secured – all doors properly shut and outdoor tricycles, etc. stored nightly.
Other duties as assigned.