Maintenance/Facilities Coordinator Job Description

WE’RE HIRING AND OFFERING A $1500 HIRING BONUS*

Want to join our amazing team? Please ask at the Front Desk 907-433-1600 or 907-433-1601 for more information on how to apply or visit our website www.cookinletnativeheadstart.net

Would you like to work with children? Are you a current or former Head Start parent? We encourage you to apply! Cook Inlet Native Head Start is a non-profit corporation established solely to operate the Tribal Head Start program, providing early childhood education services as well as quality family-related services for the Native population in Anchorage, AK.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the day-to-day performance and operation of the Head Start/Early Head Start facilities department. Ensures the facilities component areas operate within defined policies and procedures and daily operations are well managed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Oversees all facilities management responsibilities.

• Works closely with landlord to ensure facility up keeping and safety.
• Coordinate with staff, agency departments, and outside sources to implement repair and maintenance of the Head Start facility, storage areas, machinery, and equipment.
• Manage projects related to moving of office furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Administer general maintenance of the environment and employee training to meet workplace safety standards.
• Ensure the program is free of safety hazards through daily routine safety inspections and upkeep of the playground, classrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Develop and maintain scope of work for janitorial services and address concerns.
• Arrange for storage and disposal of excess equipment and furniture inventory.
• Participate in the planning process for purchasing and receiving new furniture and equipment.
• Provide training for program staff regarding safety and standard operations.
• Establish and maintain systems related to building security, keys and cell phones.
• Perform scheduled physical inventory of furniture, equipment, and onsite chemicals.
• Assist staff with technical support relative to equipment and facility issues.
• Provide an atmosphere that develops positive self-esteem and pride by incorporating Native cultural and heritage into daily activities.

2. Responsible for the development and implementation of component work plans:
• Coordinate and monitor the work plans to ensure compliance with performance standards and all applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Complete all assigned paperwork and reports in a timely manner.
• Assist in preparation of budget and recommend allocation of funds for supplies, equipment, training, and other necessary expenses within assigned component
• Coordinate with other components regarding communication and planning for the operations of the program.

3. Responsible for facility maintenance and safety compliance with Municipality Child Care Code.
• Facilitate monthly fire drills.
• Coordinate with Education Manager to review Municipality code regulations and provide management with ongoing feedback for compliance.
• Ensure regulatory facility inspections are completed.
• Facilitate ongoing communication with Education Manager and Child Care Licensing office regarding program operations.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Must be familiar with Alaska Native/American Indian heritage and culture and must be able to serve and effectively communicate with the children and families enrolled in the CINHS program.
• Demonstrate skill in developing and maintaining successful working relationships with customers, their families, colleagues, and others.
• Demonstrate skill in effective written, oral, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate skill to efficiently and effectively manage multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrate skill to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of computers and appropriate software.
• Demonstrate skill to effectively and efficiently make decisions.
• Demonstrate skill to perform job with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate skill to use improvement tools and principles.
• Knowledge and compliance with all applicable laws, policies, procedures, bylaws, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrate skill in the use of strategic planning and decision making processes.
• Demonstrate skill to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrate ability of effective Customer Service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Flexibility with respect to time and days able to work, as well as work tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• First Aid and CPR certification may be required.
• Must successfully complete TB and hepatitis screening exams and any required vaccinations.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check as required by state and federal law.
• Preferred knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Anchorage Municipality childcare requirements.

* Individuals hired October 10, 2022 thru December 23, 2022 may be eligible for a hiring bonus; $750 after orientation and $750 after successful completion of 90 days.

compensation: $20.00-$22.00/hour, DOE
employment type: full-time
job title: Maintenance/Facilities Coordinator
non-profit organization

Please email completed application for employment to eparker@cinhs.net, or fax completed application for employment to 907-433-1641. Thank you.