Facilities Maintenance Assistant

Arkansas Early Learning Inc.; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

33 paid days off first year

Paid training

Benefits package: health, vision, dent

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning Inc. (AEL) is hiring a Facilities Assistant to support maintenance of agency buildings, facilities and vehicles under the supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager.

The role works with other staff and contractors to ensure standards and compliance. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year in maintenance or facility services, and a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• At least one year of maintenance or facilities experience.
• Experience in vehicle maintenance and transportation equipment preferred.
• Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing or roofing.
• Some related office experience with record keeping and spreadsheets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repairs for all Agency buildings, facilities and vehicles.
• Monitor and coordinate with other Facilities Assistants and contractors to meet standards.
• Ensure compliance with transportation, maintenance and facilities regulations.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Maintenance/facility experience

Vehicle maintenance experience

Construction skills (carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, roofing)

Office record-keeping experience

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 through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 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 as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel 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 assistant:

Under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Transportation Manager, the Facilities Assistant assists in maintenance and repairs for all of the Agency's buildings, facilities, and agency vehicles; monitors and works with the other 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
• Prefer at least one year of experience in maintenance or facility services in an environment such as school, daycare, full-service restaurant, hospital, etc.
• Prefer at least one year experience in vehicle maintenance, parts/supplies and other transportation related equipment.
• Construction skills such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing and roofing.
• Some related office experience, in record keeping, spreadsheets, tracking and contact with the public 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 10-50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with reasonable accommodation.

Required

• Must have a valid Driver's License with immediate access to a legally insured vehicle.
• Must be able to drive an automobile, full size pickup, and a van.
• Must at least have auto liability insurance and must keep it current.

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.