Head Start Facilities & Maintenance Expert

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

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.