FACILITY AND REPAIR (HEAD START)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of America in San Juan, PR is seeking a Full-Time Facility and Repair professional to support Head Start classrooms and facilities. You will help maintain compliance with Head Start standards and provide custodial services across centers and the main office.

Responsibilities include routine repairs, remodeling, minor carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, site inspections for safety, and keeping equipment secure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (AA/AS preferred).
• Experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
• Physical exam and background checks required.
• Travel locally or long-distance up to 10% of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Able to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Honest, dependable, and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with performance standards and licensing requirements.
• Identify areas needing maintenance and respond promptly.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Complete minor repairs at centers and main office.
• Ensure major repairs are completed as requested.
• Assist in remodeling and refurbishing offices, classrooms and storage spaces.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Repair and maintain buildings, classrooms, storage facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Complete work requisitions promptly.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

General repair

Carpentry

Facilities maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical

Painting

Driver's license

Diversity engagement

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS preferred

Job description

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FACILITY AND REPAIR (HEAD START)

Full Time Professional San Juan, PR, US

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This position is responsible for supporting the maintenance of high quality Head Start classrooms and overall facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance of facilities and other services with Head Start Performance Standards and other state and federal regulations, and providing custodial services to the program. Responsibilities also include custodial maintenance of all facilities to which s/he is assigned.

TASKS AND ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensure compliance with performance standards and licensing requirements, and provide for the health and safety of all infants, toddlers and preschool children in the program.

2. Identifies areas in need of maintenance and repair and responds to those needs promptly and effectively.

3. Performs basic maintenance and repair tasks and effectively utilizes resources to accomplish them.

4. Completes minor repairs at centers and main office upon request.

5. Ensures major repairs and maintenance are completed as requested.

6. Assists in remodeling, refurbishing and repairing of office spaces, classrooms, and storage units which may include minor carpentry, painting, sanding and refinishing of furniture, fixtures and equipment.

7. Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs and maintenance.

8. Repair and maintenance of building, classroom, storage facilities, machinery and equipment agency wide:

a. Assists in moving office furniture, fixtures and equipment within and between sites to support staffing changes, relocations, remodels and program expansion.

b. Perform routine inspections of site interiors and exteriors for safety hazards.

c. Perform repairs, maintenance, moving, transporting, and installation of playground and facilities structures.

d. Ensure machinery and equipment is maintained and stored in a secure location.

9. Complete work requisitions in a timely manner as directed.

10. Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, AA/AS preferred.
• Experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.