Facilities Technician for Child Care Centers

Episcopal Children's Services, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) plan with 5% employer match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long-term & short-term disability

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Career development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) seeks a facilities maintenance specialist to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for Head Start/Early Head Start centers across multiple sites in NE and Central Florida.

You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, safety system monitoring, and support building projects while coordinating with the Facilities Coordinator. Prior trades experience and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of appropriate programs in multiple trades preferred.
• 3-5 years related experience in HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair activities through out all Head Start / Early Head Start centers.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure ECS centers and playgrounds operate efficiently and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Monitor building safety systems 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. Build partitions; make plaster or drywall repairs, repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork and other parts of building structures, painting, etc.
• Inspect and diagnose problems and determine the best way to correct them, frequently checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Obtain supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms.
• Use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as well as specialized equipment and electronic testing devices.
• Secure appropriate permits and/or approval as required by law.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.
• Other tasks as required by immediate supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Plumbing

Safety awareness

Communication

Record keeping

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Trade programs

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children's Services) seeks a facilities maintenance specialist to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for Head Start/Early Head Start centers across multiple sites in NE and Central Florida.

You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, safety system monitoring, and support building projects while coordinating with the Facilities Coordinator. Prior trades experience and a valid driver’s license are required.