Facilities and Field Services Specialist

Job DescriptionJob Description

Characteristics of Work

This is maintenance and repair work under the direct supervision of the Facilities and Field Services Director.  Incumbents in this occupational class perform various unskilled and semi-skilled tasks.  This position is responsible for performing assigned maintenance repairs for the upkeep of Head Start Centers, inspecting centers, and reporting needed repairs to the supervisor.  In emergency situations, the incumbent assists in custodial duties.  The incumbent receives assignments orally and through written instruction.        

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.

 Planning and Developing

Collect data to be used for updating facilities and grounds work plan.

Implementing  Activities

Perform lawn care duties as specified in the division’s work plan.

Pick up and deliver supplies, equipment, and materials.

Make minor repairs to buildings, classrooms, and playground equipment.

Repair door locks and windows as needed for security measures.

Perform minor carpentry repairs as needed.

Record Keeping and Reporting

Report facilities and transportation problems.

Communicating and Guiding

Provide guidance to Custodians for minor repairs at the Centers.

Training and Supporting

Attend and participate in staff meetings, team planning sessions, and parent meetings.

Attend workshops, conferences, and in-kind service training.

Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions. 

Additional Responsibilities

Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the supervisor.                                                                                                                    

Qualifications

Two years of college in Industrial Arts or related field or certification in an Industrial trade and three (3) years of experience in maintenance work, carpentry, and basic plumbing; must have some basic computer skills.

Special Requirements

Applicant must:

            -pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks;

            -meet State health requirements;

-pass Motor Vehicle Records Check;

-have a current driver’s license and be insurable. 

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools when making repairs. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.                                                                                            

Supervisory Control

The Facilities and Field Services Specialist is directly responsible to the Facilities and Field Services Director, who is responsible to the Associate VP for Facilities and Field Services. The Facilities and Field Services Director will evaluate the Facilities and Field Services Specialist semi-annually. The evaluation will be conducted through performance monitoring and progress reviews and will be reviewed and approved by the Associate VP for Facilities and Field Services.

Company DescriptionCharacteristics of Work
Under the supervision of the Center Administrator and indirect supervision and training of/by the Director of Facilities and Field Services, the Custodian/Security Guard is responsible for the daily housekeeping and cleaning of the entire Head Start Center, both indoors and outdoors, as well as continual campus monitoring and security.

Essential Functions
These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.

Cleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming, as required.

Gathers and empties trash.

Service, clean, and supply restrooms on a continuous basis each day.

Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures, taking care to store and lock cleaning materials out of the reach/access of children.

Monitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.

Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or by using a hand truck, dolly, or maintenance cart.

Notifies the Center Administrator concerning the need for major repairs.

Spreads ice melt on stairs, ramps, porches, and sidewalks, as warranted.

Sets up for meetings and functions.

Cleans and polishes furniture, fixtures, mirrors, and windows.

Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.

Strips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors.

Mixes chemicals for cleaning.

Makes minor repairs (changing bulbs, switch plates, outlet covers, tightening screws, toilet seats, and minor plumbing repairs).

Planning and Organizing
Stores garbage, trash, and other items for disposal in accordance with proper sanitation procedures.

Requests janitorial supplies.

Implementing Activities
Inspects buildings and grounds for unsafe conditions.

Removes hazardous debris from center grounds on a daily basis.

Cleans floors, bathrooms, and classrooms daily in accordance with proper cleaning procedures.

Performs cleaning tasks such as dusting and washing windows and walls on a regular basis.

Recording, Keeping, and Reporting
Maintains an inventory of adequate janitorial supplies and keeps classrooms and bathrooms properly supplied.

Communicating and Guiding
Performs minor replacements and repairs to fixtures and furnishing in accordance with the work plan., including replacing light bulbs, as needed.

Training and Supporting
Participates in staff meetings, parent meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, and parent activities.

Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions. Recruit children for enrollment in Head Start.

Additional Responsibilities
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; two (2) years experience in custodial services Ability to communicate effectively.

Special Requirements
Applicants must:
\t-meet State health requirements
\t-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Check

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle cleaning supplies and equipment. The employee must frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; assistance may be requested if necessary. While performing this job, the

Supervisory Control
The Custodian is directly responsible to the Center Administrator. The Administrator will evaluate the Custodian semi-annually through performance monitoring and progress reviews, conducted in collaboration with the Facilities and Field Services Director.Company DescriptionCharacteristics of Work\r\nUnder the supervision of the Center Administrator and indirect supervision and training of/by the Director of Facilities and Field Services, the Custodian/Security Guard is responsible for the daily housekeeping and cleaning of the entire Head Start Center, both indoors and outdoors, as well as continual campus monitoring and security.\r\n\r\nEssential Functions\r\nThese essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the Agency.\r\n\r\nCleans building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming, as required.\r\n\r\nGathers and empties trash.\r\n\r\nService, clean, and supply restrooms on a continuous basis each day. \r\n\r\nFollows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures, taking care to store and lock cleaning materials out of the reach/access of children.\r\n\r\nMonitors building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.\r\n\r\nMoves furniture, equipment, and supplies manually or by using a hand truck, dolly, or maintenance cart. \r\n\r\nNotifies the Center Administrator concerning the need for major repairs. \r\n\r\nSpreads ice melt on stairs, ramps, porches, and sidewalks, as warranted. \r\n\r\nSets up for meetings and functions. \r\n\r\nCleans and polishes furniture, fixtures, mirrors, and windows. \r\n\r\nDusts furniture, walls, and equipment.\r\n\r\nStrips, seals, finishes, and polishes floors. \r\n\r\nMixes chemicals for cleaning.\r\n\r\nMakes minor repairs (changing bulbs, switch plates, outlet covers, tightening screws, toilet seats, and minor plumbing repairs).\r\n\r\nPlanning and Organizing\r\nStores garbage, trash, and other items for disposal in accordance with proper sanitation procedures. \r\n\r\nRequests janitorial supplies.\r\n\r\nImplementing Activities\r\nInspects buildings and grounds for unsafe conditions.\r\n\r\nRemoves hazardous debris from center grounds on a daily basis.\r\n\r\nCleans floors, bathrooms, and classrooms daily in accordance with proper cleaning procedures.\r\n\r\nPerforms cleaning tasks such as dusting and washing windows and walls on a regular basis.\r\n\r\nRecording, Keeping, and Reporting\r\nMaintains an inventory of adequate janitorial supplies and keeps classrooms and bathrooms properly supplied.\r\n\r\nCommunicating and Guiding\r\nPerforms minor replacements and repairs to fixtures and furnishing in accordance with the work plan., including replacing light bulbs, as needed. \r\n\r\nTraining and Supporting\r\nParticipates in staff meetings, parent meetings, training sessions, workshops, conferences, and parent activities.\r\n\r\nRecruit volunteers and in-kind contributions. Recruit children for enrollment in Head Start.\r\n\r\nAdditional Responsibilities\r\nPerforms other duties and assignments as directed by management.\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\nHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; two (2) years experience in custodial services Ability to communicate effectively.\r\n\r\nSpecial Requirements\r\nApplicants must:\r\n\t-meet State health requirements\r\n\t-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Check\r\n\r\nPhysical Requirements\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle cleaning supplies and equipment. The employee must frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs.; assistance may be requested if necessary. While performing this job, the \r\n\r\nSupervisory Control\r\nThe Custodian is directly responsible to the Center Administrator. The Administrator will evaluate the Custodian semi-annually through performance monitoring and progress reviews, conducted in collaboration with the Facilities and Field Services Director.