Head Start Facilities and Maintenance Specialist

Drake University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Drake University is seeking a Facilities Maintenance/Operations role in the Head Start program to ensure timely maintenance and safety for children and staff.

The position requires 3 years of proven experience in building maintenance or related fields; Head Start experience is preferred. Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, coordinating vendors, and maintaining equipment and inventories.

Qualifications

• Three years of proven experience in building maintenance, carpentry, machinery or related field.
• Preferred Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries in person, over the phone and via email; schedule and coordinate outside maintenance vendors; work with staff to ensure services are scheduled and completed.
• Perform maintenance and repair on building systems and equipment; troubleshoot problems; schedule vehicle maintenance.
• Inventory and maintain parts, materials, and supplies; keep repair manuals and support inventory reports.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Carpentry

Job description

Head 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.

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

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About Drake:

Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees. All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

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More than 900 faculty and staff members have chosen Drake as the place to further their careers. The University values our faculty and staff and strives to create an exceptional working environment.

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