Head Start Facilities and Maintenance Specialist

Drake; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University Head Start is seeking a full-time Head Start Facilities and Maintenance Specialist to ensure timely maintenance and repairs for safe classroom environments. This role supports the Head Start program's mission across on-site facilities, vehicles, and partner locations.

You will coordinate external vendors, inspect building systems, manage maintenance schedules, and maintain accurate parts inventories while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• 3 years of proven experience in building maintenance, carpentry, machinery or other related field

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in person, over the phone and via email; provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to facilities.
• Schedule and facilitate outside maintenance vendors as needed; coordinate with program staff to ensure services are scheduled and work is completed.
• Perform maintenance and repair on building systems and equipment and troubleshoot potential problem areas; assist in determining material replacement.
• Run diagnostic checks and/or reports to resolve problems and determine malfunctions with appliances and Head Start owned machinery.
• Facilities maintenance in accordance with the contractual obligations of each site; maintain Head Start vehicles and schedule and track maintenance.
• Inventory and maintain parts, materials, and supplies needed for maintenance; keep repair manuals and inventory records; support inventory report preparation.

Skills

Building maintenance

Carpentry

Machinery

Head Start Experience

Job description

## Head Start Facilities and Maintenance SpecialistApply: Head Start: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR100019Head Start Accounting/Operations**Department Summary:**The Mission of Head Start and Early Head Start is a noble one: “better preparing young children and their families for life experiences now and in the future.” Drake University Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in classroom settings, home-based programs, & childcare partner locations. **Job Summary:**This position is responsible for ensuring facilities maintenance and repair requests are fulfilled in a timely manner for the safety and security of children and staff. **Minimum Qualifications:**3 years of proven experience in building maintenance, carpentry, machinery or other related field **Preferred Qualifications:**Head Start Experience **Essential Job Functions:**35% Respond to inquiries in person, over the phone and via email. Provide technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to facilities. Scheduling and facilitating outside maintenance vendors as needed. Work with program staff to ensure services are scheduled and work is completed. 30% Perform maintenance and repair on building systems and equipment and troubleshoot potential problem areas. Assist in the determination of material replacement. Run diagnostic checks and/or reports to resolve problems and determine malfunctions that continue to occur with appliances and Head Start owned machinery. Facilities maintenance in accordance with the contractual obligations of each site. Maintain Head Start vehicles, including scheduling and tracking maintenance. 20% Inventory and maintain parts, materials, and supplies needed for maintenance. Keep manuals of repair, emergencies, lighting, etc. Support program’s inventory report preparation. 10% Deliver supplies and equipment to centers on a set schedule and as needed. Order necessary material and supplies. 5% Other duties as assigned. Ensure compliance with Federal Head Start Program Performance Standards, state and local regulations, rules, and requirements compliance. Maintain strict confidentiality of all records and documents. Maintain department records and reports in a secure manner. Represent Drake University and Drake University Head Start in a professional manner. Treat clients, co-workers, staff, parents and community members with respect and civility, and always ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. React to change productively, maintain prompt and regular attendance, and perform all other duties as assigned. Promote Head Start philosophy and initiatives.**Special Instructions to Applicants:**For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [e-mail] A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.