Facilities Specialist

UETHDA Head Start; Kingsport (TN); In loco; USD 23.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Healthcare coverage (employee 100%)

Paid holidays

Retirement plan options (401k/457)

Descrizione del lavoro

UETHDA Head Start in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Facilities Specialist to keep classrooms safe, clean, and ready. You will perform maintenance, repairs, and setup, spanning electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, flooring, and landscaping.

This hands-on role requires problem-solving, independence, and teamwork with contractors. You will travel within the eight-county service area and support events, trainings, and daily operations while maintaining safety standards.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of general building maintenance/repair experience.
• Facilities-related certification is preferred.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license is required.

Mansioni

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance across agency facilities.
• Identify and help resolve sanitation, equipment, and maintenance concerns.
• Carry out basic electrical work including lights, receptacles, wiring, and breakers.
• Perform plumbing repairs including fixtures and drains.
• Assist with HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, inspections, and filter changes.
• Carry out carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and minor masonry repairs.
• Operate power equipment (pressure washers, floor scrubbers, buffers).
• Prepare classrooms and facilities for meetings and events.

Conoscenze

Maintenance know-how

Carpentry

Painting

Tools handling

Lifting 50 lbs

Formazione

High school diploma

Technical facilities certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Position SummaryYou Help Make Every School Day Possible.Before children can learn, classrooms have to be safe, clean, functional, and ready. As a Facilities Specialist, your work behind the scenes helps make it possible for Head Start classrooms to open their doors each day and for teachers to focus on what matters most: serving children and families.This is a hands-on position involving building maintenance, repairs, preventative maintenance, groundskeeping, and facility setup. From electrical, plumbing, and HVAC to carpentry, painting, flooring, and landscaping, you’ll help keep our facilities operating safely and reliably.The work can be physically demanding and requires flexibility, problem-solving, and the ability to work independently. But at the end of the day, you can see the difference your work makes. When our classrooms are ready, our teachers can teach, our children can learn, and our families can count on us.Essential FunctionsPerform routine and preventative maintenance throughout agency facilitiesAgency transportation is provided for required travel between facilities during working hours.Identify and help resolve sanitation, equipment, and building maintenance concernsComplete minor electrical work involving lights, receptacles, wiring, conduit, and breakersPerform general plumbing repairs, including fixtures, toilets, flush valves, cleanouts, and clogged drainsAssist with basic HVAC and refrigeration maintenance, inspections, and filter changesComplete carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and minor masonry repairsOperate pressure washers, floor scrubbers, carpet-cleaning machines, buffers, and other power equipmentMaintain tools, equipment, materials, and facility suppliesHelp prepare classrooms and facilities for meetings, conferences, events, and other activitiesMaintain grass, trees, plants, flowers, bushes, and sprinkler systemsPick-up and deliver supplies when assignedCoordinate daily work schedules and priorities with the Facilities CoordinatorWork independently and with contractors to complete assigned projectsAttend safety meetings, training, and required certification classesPerform other duties as assignedBenefitsHealthcare coverage through the State of Tennessee, with UETHDA covering 100% of the monthly premium for employee-only plansHealthcare and personal leave accrued monthlyTennessee Consolidated Retirement System retirement planEmployer-paid group term life insuranceAdditional voluntary life insurance optionsDental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability optionsAdditional 401(k) and 457 savings plans availablePaid holidaysMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDAt least one year of experience in general building maintenance, repair, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, or a related combination of experienceFacilities maintenance or a related certification is highly preferredGeneral knowledge of carpentry, painting, and building maintenanceAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong problem-solving skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsAbility to lift at least 50 pounds and perform work involving standing, stooping, bending, crawling, climbing, and reachingValid Tennessee driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance, and a clean driving recordWillingness to travel throughout UETHDA’s eight-county service areaEqual Opportunity EmployerUETHDA hires high-quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time, non-exempt position paid hourly. The typical schedule is 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Salary Based 100% on Education/Degree$17.00 hourly for high school education$19.61 hourly for technical degree/certification in related facilities area – building/carpentry/electrical/HVAC