Maintenance and Custodial Technician

Description

WHO WE ARE: Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000's fastest-growing provider of Early Learning, Before and After School, and Summer Camp Programs with over 100 locations and growing. We are a certified benefit corporation on a mission to reinvent accessible and affordable childcare for today’s families and create opportunities for our team to do what they love (and feel valued while doing it). Join our award-winning community and dive into a world of excitement, growth, and endless possibilities. Check out what it's like to work with us at https://www.healthykidsprograms.com/workwithus.

Healthy Kids is looking for an experienced, skilled, detail-oriented, self-starter to occupy the position of Maintenance and Custodial Technician. The position is responsible for the daily cleaning and maintenance of our Daycare center in Waterloo NY. Occasional work at other centers in the area may be assigned on an as-needed basis. Further, this position is responsible for reporting any issues with the building that are noticeable in off hours, keeping stock of cleaning supplies, restocking materials, and taking out trash during every shift.

Reports To: Director of Buildings, Grounds, and Maintenance

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Waterloo, NY

Pay: $17 per hour

The Maintenance and Custodial Technician will align his/her scope of work with Healthy Kids Mission while incorporating Healthy Kids Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities. This position is accountable for ensuring the cleanliness and function of our facilities and upholding the standard expected by our parents here at Healthy Kids Programs. The Daycare Custodian will align his/her scope of work with the Healthy Kids Mission while incorporating Healthy Kids Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Cleaning requirements of daycare facilities are as follows:

• Sweeping and mopping all floors in the rear daycare area 3 times a week
• Vacuuming all carpet of the daycare area
• Taking out the trash in each room every night
• Cleaning All bathrooms in the building
• Wiping down all hard surfaces if they have not been cleaned.
• Wiping door handles
• Wiping down windowsills, doorjambs, vents, and other hard-to-reach and often-forgotten
• areas on a rotating schedule once every two weeks
• Cleaning of windows as needed on an occasional basis

Maintenance Requirements of the Daycare are as follows:

• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment
• Performing preventative maintenance.Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Overseeing contractors when professional repairs are necessary.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
• Repairing machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.
• Renovation work
• Conducting jobs that include painting, light electrical, plumbing, HVAC, Framing,
• Mudding, Landscaping, and all other skills required for the maintenance and renovation of buildings and grounds

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Basic knowledge of chemical cleaners and their applications
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proven maintenance experience.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.
• Strong organizational and follow up skills.
• Eye for detail.
• Professional presentation and attitude.
• Ability to maintain focus while working individually.
• Strong time management skills.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Related degree from a technical college.
• At least 3 years of experience in property maintenance
• Experience driving box truc