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

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Purchase necessary items to fix or repair equipment, toys or other materials when approved.
• 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.
• Keep storage units organized and cleaned.
• Assure that all center playgrounds have an appropriate level of mulch and 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 including performing general maintenance and communicating with outside agencies on installation, repair, renovation and construction projects.
• Assist classroom sites with packing and unpacking of classroom materials as needed.
• Clean and maintain vehicles, and deliver vehicles for inspection/maintenance as directed by supervisor.
• Oversee community and volunteer workers assisting with maintenance and cleaning projects.
• Perform seasonal yard work including weeding, line painting of the parking lot, and 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 related to project goals.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Knowledge of painting, landscaping, basic building construction/renovating and carpentry.
• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner including personal appearance and a pleasant demeanor.
• 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 electric equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to perform first aid and CPR.