About this role
Head Start Facilities and Maintenance Specialist
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.