Facility Assistant

Job Summary:

Facility Assistant is responsible for supporting the maintenance of high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms and overall facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance of facilities and other services with Head Start Performance Standards and other state and federal regulations, and providing custodial services to the program. Responsibilities also include custodial maintenance of all facilities to which s/he is assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Facility Assistant uses knowledge of sound facilities and operational practices to ensure compliance with performance standards and licensing requirements. To ensure the health and safety of all infants, toddlers and preschool children in the program, Facility Assistants:

• Identify areas in need of maintenance and repair and responds to those needs promptly and effectively.
• Perform basic maintenance, construction and technology tasks and effectively utilizes resources to accomplish them.
• Provide general maintenance to facilities:
• Cleans all facilities over which s/he has primary responsibility, including regular cleaning of exposed spaces, bathrooms, and floors.
• Completes regular maintenance, cleaning and minor repairs at centers and main office upon request.
• Ensures major repairs and maintenance are completed as requested.
• Completes routine maintenance of all heating and ventilation systems.
• Assists in remodeling, refurbishing and repairing of office spaces, classrooms, and storage units which may include minor carpentry, painting, sanding and refinishing of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Ensures regular maintenance and upkeep of outdoor environments, including lawns, landscaped beds, playgrounds, outdoor structures and parking lots.
• Perform routine inspections of outdoor areas to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds and other debris.
  
  

• Repair and maintenance of building, classroom, storage facilities, machinery and equipment agency wide:
• Assists in moving office furniture, fixtures and equipment within and between sites to support staffing changes, relocations, remodels and program expansion.
• Perform routine inspections of site interiors for safety hazards.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, moving, transporting, and installation of playground structures.
• Ensure agency machinery and equipment is maintained and stored in a secure location.
• Transport and distribute food and other materials to Early Head Start sites as needed.
• Complete work requisitions in a timely manner as directed by the Director of Operations
• Participate in assigned meetings, professional development, and training as required.
  
  
Non-Essential Duties:


• Performs any and all other duties (or functions) as assigned.
  
  
Job Specifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The job specifications listed below are representative of the education and experience as well as the knowledge, skill and/or ability (KSAs) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements:


• High School Diploma or equivalent, AA/AS preferred.
• Experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
  
  
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:


• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; demonstrated flexibility to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  
  
Physical Requirements:


• Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers typing and/or writing.
• Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).
• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  
  
Work Environment:


• Work is generally performed in an office environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).
• Standard office equipment generally used includes:
  
  

• Telephone
• Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet
• Printer/Photocopy Machine
• Calculator
• Fax Machine
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties.
  
  
Requirements:


• High School Diploma or equivalent, AA/AS preferred.
• Experience in general repair, carpentry, facilities maintenance, assembly, plumbing, electrical, painting, etc.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  
  
Physical Requirements:


• Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – typing and/or writing.
• Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).
• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.
• Ability to exert up to 75 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  
  
Work Environment:


• Work is generally performed in an office environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).
• Standard office equipment generally used includes:
  
  

• Telephone
• Personal Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet
• Printer/Photocopy Machine
• Calculator
• Fax Machine
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during the course of duties.
  
  

ADA/ADAAA Statement

AVANCE is committed to equal opportunity in employment for persons with disabilities and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, and any other applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, AVANCE does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Moreover, it is AVANCE’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations in employment to qualified individuals with disabilities so that they can perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of AVANCE’s business or would change the essential functions of the position. Retaliation against an individual with a disability for utilizing this policy or seeking a reasonable accommodation is prohibited. Individuals with any questions or requests for accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department.

EEO/AAP Statement

AVANCE values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. It is also our goal to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination on the basis of their physical or mental disability or veteran status.