Facilities Maintenance Manager - Head Start Centers

Socket.dev; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS4Kids is seeking a Facilities Technician to ensure the physical environment across Head Start centers supports high‑quality services for children and families. You will oversee maintenance, safety systems, and repairs across multiple sites, including HVAC, electrical, carpentry and plumbing tasks.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work with diverse teams, and willingness to travel between centers. Evening or weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize and work in fast‑paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance tasks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and oversight of the Facilities Specialists to ensure compliance of facility regulations and the daily preventative and maintenance of facility needs.
• Performs maintenance and repair activities through out all Head Start / Early Head Start centers.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that ECS centers and playgrounds operate efficiently and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Monitor building safety systems and standards and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely.
• Performs special projects such as repair to plumbing, electrical, air‑conditioning and heating systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Record keeping

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trades programs completion

Tools

CPSI awareness

Job description

ECS4Kids is seeking a Facilities Technician to ensure the physical environment across Head Start centers supports high‑quality services for children and families. You will oversee maintenance, safety systems, and repairs across multiple sites, including HVAC, electrical, carpentry and plumbing tasks.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to work with diverse teams, and willingness to travel between centers. Evening or weekend work may be required.