Facilities and Transportation Maintenance Assistant

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning Inc. is seeking a Facilities and Transportation Assistant to support maintenance, repairs, and safe operation of agency buildings and vehicles under the supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager.

Required is a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of clerical/administrative experience with emphasis on record keeping and contact with the public; knowledge of basic facility tasks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of related clerical/administrative experience.
• Strong emphasis in record keeping, spreadsheets and public contact.
• Preference for knowledge of facility/vehicle maintenance.
• Hands-on carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, roofing or electrical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair agency buildings, facilities and vehicles.
• Monitor and evaluate the work of facilities assistants and contractors for compliance with standards.

Skills

Clerical experience

Record keeping

Spreadsheets

Public contact

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K childcare/daycare programs serving 11 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRINg a facilities and transportation assistant:

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager, the Facilities and Transportation Assistant assists in maintenance and repairs for all of the Agency's buildings, facilities, and agency vehicles; monitors and evaluates the work of the Facilities Assistants and contractors, while assuring compliance with standards and regulations as they relate to transportation, maintenance, and facilities.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of related clerical/administrative experience, with strong emphasis in record keeping, spreadsheets, tracking and contact with the public preferred.
• General knowledge of facility and vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Minimal hands on experience with carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, roofing and electrical preferred.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is
  frequently required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift
  and/or move 10-30 pounds, and occasionally 50 pounds.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT:

Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.