Head Start Facilities & Transportation Coordinator

Save the Children Head Start; Ripley (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care and dental/vision coverage

Short/Long-term disability benefits

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Parental/adoption benefits

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Coordinator, Transportation and Facilities to ensure safe, compliant Head Start and Early Head Start facilities and vehicles. You will manage licenses, leases, and contracts, oversee maintenance, safety inspections, and a central warehouse of supplies, reporting to the Program Director/Facilities Manager.

You will work with site supervisors to maintain grounds, security, and ADA/OSHA compliance; coordinate with contractors; and help recruit and train custodial

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and facilities management.
• Familiarity with local health/safety regulations, ADA and OSHA preferred.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels.
• Strong time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must be available on-call for emergencies.
• Experience developing and maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Fiscal Coordinator to use centralized purchasing and coordinate site moves and inventory.
• Maintain a warehouse for storage of program equipment and supplies.
• Keep accurate inventory of supplies and equipment across sites.
• Implement security and maintenance systems and schedules for buildings.
• Ensure ADA, OSHA and other health/safety compliance for facilities.
• Coordinate landscaping and grounds maintenance with site supervisors.
• Offer changes to improve efficiency and safety.
• Maintain fire/burglar alarm systems and ensure they function properly.
• Ensure inspections, licenses and contracts are current.
• Request tools and supplies with budget control.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections of sites, playgrounds and lots.
• Contribute to hiring/training custodial and maintenance staff or contractors.
• Suggest training needs to meet program goals.
• Arrange training on Right to Know and MSDS; ensure compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Facilities management

Transportation systems

Health & safety knowledge

Communication & collaboration

Time management

English proficiency

On-call for emergencies

Records management

Independent work

Oral & written instructions

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Coordinator, Transportation and Facilities to ensure safe, compliant Head Start and Early Head Start facilities and vehicles. You will manage licenses, leases, and contracts, oversee maintenance, safety inspections, and a central warehouse of supplies, reporting to the Program Director/Facilities Manager.

You will work with site supervisors to maintain grounds, security, and ADA/OSHA compliance; coordinate with contractors; and help recruit and train custodial