Facilities Assistant

Facilities Assistant

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers are now accepting applications for a Facilities Assistant.

Full-time - 40 hours/week (7-3:30, Monday through Friday)

Benefits offered along with a generous amount of paid time off. Benefit options include:

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401K matching contribution
• Medical reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Supplemental insurance options
• Student Loan Repayment

Facilities Assistant Purpose:

To assist in the maintenance of facilities, equipment and grounds in a safe, attractive, and functional state. All licensing, accreditation and normative safety standards are to be met at all times.

Key responsibilities:

1. Playgrounds:
Repair broken boards or pipes, tighten bolts, replace swing seats replace in-ground timbers, put seasonal equipment away, build fences

2. Landscaping:
Mow and trim lawns, snow removal from sidewalks

Requirements

Some experience in carpentry, light electrical and plumbing.

Use of proper safety standards when using all tools and equipment, including caution when working around young children in particular.

Ability to use small machinery:
Weed whip, snow blower, chain saw, trimmers, etc...

Ability to solve problem independently to determine an appropriate course of action.

Willingness to be trained using the Hi-Lo.

Willingness to work evenings, on weekends, and holidays as required.

Can use common sense in assessing a maintenance need, taking into account the child and adult needs.

Able to lift heavy loads (50 pounds)—moving furniture, boxed materials regularly.

Current driver's license – no more than 4 points.

Drive company van and truck with/without trailer.

Ability to work alone, unsupervised.

Ability to keep regularly scheduled hours and properly log hours on payroll program.

Ability to work outside in all weather.

Ability to keep shop area and tools in good order.

Salary Description $24/hour