Part-Time Facilities, Equipment and Maintenance Worker (anticipated)

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 seeks a Part-Time Facilities, Equipment and Maintenance Worker (anticipated) to maintain facilities, materials and equipment and create a regular cleaning/maintenance schedule.

Responsibilities include assembling or repairing furniture, minor repairs, light custodial work, painting, moving furniture, coordinating with outside agencies on projects, and supervising volunteers. Requires HS diploma, valid PA driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school/GED diploma required.
• Experience in landscaping, building maintenance/construction/renovation, painting and carpentry; youth experience preferred.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or repair furniture, toys, or equipment as needed.
• Assist in minor repairs in classrooms, satellite offices, and main office.
• Purchase necessary items to fix or repair equipment when approved.
• Perform light custodial tasks such as vacuuming and carpet cleaning.
• Complete indoor/outdoor painting as needed.
• Move classroom furniture and materials between sites.
• Coordinate building operations with outside agencies on projects.
• Pack/unpack classroom materials as needed.
• Oversee volunteers and maintain site organization.
• Seasonal yard work: mulching, line painting, shoveling and salting.

Skills

Painting

Landscaping

Carpentry

Basic maintenance

Renovation

Education

High school/GED diploma

Job description

Part-Time Facilities, Equipment and Maintenance Worker (anticipated) JobID: 742

• Position Type: Head Start - Juniata County
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Location: Juniata County Head Start - Main
• Date Available: Until Filled

General Summary

To ensure that all facilities, materials and equipment are maintained and in good repair for program use. To create a regular schedule for cleaning and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Fundamental Duties/Essential Functions

• Responsible to complete assignments where furniture, toys or other equipment need assembled or repaired.
• Assist in completing minor repairs within classroom centers, satellite offices, and the main office.
• When approved, purchase necessary items as needed to fix or repair equipment, toys or other materials.
• At times, complete light custodial work such as vacuuming and shampooing carpets at the main office or satellite offices.
• Complete indoor/outdoor painting as needed.
• Assist in moving classroom furniture and materials to/from other sites and storage units.
• Assist with keeping storage units organized and cleaned.
• Assure that all center playgrounds have appropriate level of mulch. Communicate to direct supervisor the amount of mulch to be ordered for each site.
• Lift, move, carry and otherwise transport tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Coordinate building operations to include performing general maintenance, as well as communicating with outside agencies on the installation, repair, renovation and construction projects.
• Assist classroom sites with packing and unpacking of classroom materials as needed.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, deliver vehicles for inspection/maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• Oversee community and volunteer workers that are assisting with different maintenance and cleaning projects.
• Perform seasonal yard work to include weeding, line painting of the parking lot as well as the shoveling and salting of entryways and walkways as needed.
• Complete other maintenance projects as assigned by the program director or direct supervisor.
• Attend meetings/conferences and training sessions for staff development purposes related to the project goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

• Knowledge of painting, landscaping, basic building construction/renovating and carpentry.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner to include personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor to others.
• Ability to flex hours based on seasonal needs and other requirements within the position
• Ability to move, push, pull, or carry equipment, furniture and supplies up to 75 pounds
• Ability to perform with efficiency and a high level of accuracy in all assigned duties
• Ability to visually inspect building surfaces to determine areas to be cleaned and maintained
• Ability to climb and descend stairs and ladders while carrying equipment and supplies
• Ability to drive agency van or bus for worksite travel requirements.
• Ability to transport trash, equipment and supplies to and from the vehicle /building.
• Ability to effectively operate an electric equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.

Qualification Standards

• Education: High school/GED diploma required.
• Experience: Demonstrated skills in landscaping, building maintenance/construction/renovation, painting and carpentry. Experience working directly with youth preferred.
• License: Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License required.

Standards of Conduct

By signing this job description, I agree to abide by the following Standards of Conduct as outlined in Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90 (c):

• I agree to not use corporal punishment.
• I agree to not use isolation to discipline a child.
• I agree to not bind or tie a child to restrict movement or tape a child’s mouth.
• I agree to not use or withhold food as a punishment or reward.
• I agree to not use toilet learning/training methods that punish, demean, or humiliate a child
• I agree to not use any form of emotional abuse, including public or private humiliation, rejecting, terrorizing, extended ignoring, or corrupting a child.
• I agree to not physically abuse a child.
• I agree to not use any form of verbal abuse, including profane, sarcastic language, threats, or derogatory remarks about the child or child’s family.
• I agree to not use physical activity or outdoor time as a punishment or reward.
• I agree to respect and promote the unique identity of each child and family and refrain from stereotyping on any basis, including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or family composition.
• I agree to follow program confidentiality policies concerning information about children, families, and other staff members.
• I agree to never leave a child alone or unsupervised while under my care.

I understand that in addition to the above Standards of Conduct, there is a professional conduct policy contained in the TIU Special Project Handbook and that violation of any of these Policies and Procedures or Standards can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of my employment with the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit.

Statement of Understanding

I have read and understand the above position description. I assert that I am able to perform the essential job functions, meet the physical requirements of this position, and satisfy the expectation for regular attendance.

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties required by their supervisor.