Maintenance Assistant

Join the Suwannee Valley 4C’s Team!

Suwannee Valley 4Cs is the Head Start and Early Head Start grantee in Columbia, Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties. Established in 1985, we are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of low-income children and their families by offering comprehensive early childhood development services.

Pay Rate: $33,664.23 / Year (Fulltime Position)

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• One year experience in maintenance field
• Must have access to dependable transportation with valid current liability insurance and a valid driver’s license

Overview of Benefits:

· 14 Paid Holidays

· 13 Days Paid Time Off / Year

· Health, Dental and Supplemental Insurance

· Agency-Paid Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Knowledge of methods and equipment used in the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds and equipment; working knowledge of safety precautions in all phases of building repair and maintenance such as; plumbing, carpentry and electrical

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and others

· Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare all assigned reports

· Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

· Ability to follow oral and written instructions

· Ability to recognize and correct health and safety hazards

· Ability to react appropriately to emergency and priority situations

· Ability and desire to work effectively and professionally

· Ability to adapt positively to change

· Must be able to relocate large objects (up to approximately 100 lbs.)

· Regular crouching, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, etc. to facilitate various repairs and maintenance activities; regular reaching, including over-head to stock and retrieve supplies, equipment, painting, repairs, etc.

Responsibilities:

· Be knowledgeable of and adhere to agency policies and procedures, Head Start regulations, local/state child care regulations, and other regulations, as applicable Be knowledgeable of and adhere to service contracts, as applicable

· Consult with supervisor to identify and address agency maintenance needs

· Ensure all work requests are completed in a timely manner and reflect quality workmanship

· Assist with repair and maintenance of agency buildings, grounds, and equipment including preventive maintenance as instructed

· Assist in ensuring all health and safety building/playground issues are resolved immediately as appropriate

· Make light plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs as requested

· Provide lawn and grounds care and maintenance at all agency sites as assigned (includes playgrounds, landscaped beds, parking lots, etc.)

· Ensure assigned centers/office buildings reflect a professional, neat and clean appearance at all times

· Ensure agency maintenance machinery/equipment is properly maintained, kept clean and stored in a secure location

· Submit site maintenance checklist weekly

· Ensure regular communication and follow-up with supervisor and staff regarding maintenance needs and status of maintenance requests

· Purchase necessary maintenance items as requested by supervisor; responsible for petty cash as assigned

· Assist with emergency repairs and maintenance at all sites including evening and weekend emergency calls

· Assist with training and special event set-ups as requested

· Become familiar with program goals, objectives and philosophy

EOE / Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.18 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• drivers license and insurable (Required)

Work Location: In person