Part-Time Facilities, Equipment and Maintenance Worker; anticipated

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

• Position Type:
  Head Start - Juniata County
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Juniata County Head Start - Main
• Date Available:
  
  Until Filled

• Position Type:
  Head Start - Juniata County
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Juniata County Head Start - Main
• Date Available:
  
  Until Filled

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

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

Individuals must possess these skills, knowledge and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

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

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

• I agree to not use corporal punishment.
• I agree to not use isolation to discipline a child.
• I agree to not bind or tie a child to restrict movement or tape a child’s mouth.
• I agree to not use or withhold food as a…