Maintenance and Custodial Technician

Maintenance and Custodial Technician

Waterloo, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10WestMainStreetWaterlooNYUSA13165)

Description

WHO WE ARE:Healthy Kids is not just another childcare provider. We are Inc. 5,000s 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 its 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 trucks preferred

At least 1 year of cleaning experience, preferably 2 or more

An employment history going back at least 5 years

Language Ability:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of

the organization. Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff members including program staff.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be very active, moving carpets, filling mop buckets, and occasionally moving furniture. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Part-time Perks:

On-Demand Pay:Because why wait for payday when you can have your money when you need it?

Telehealth Benefits:Stay healthy and happy with access to virtual care

401(k) for eligible employees PLUS a 1% employer match:Yep, were serious about your future too!

Paid Sick Time Off:Because everyone needs a break sometimes.

Career Development:Level up your skills and expertise on us!

Growth Opportunities:We’re growing and we need people to grow with us!

AFLAC Supplemental Plans:Because we believe in going above and beyond to take care of our team.

Did we mention certain applicants qualify for tuition assistance?Reach out to us for all the details!

Healthy Kids is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information,

pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Healthy Kids Programs makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, visit: healthykidsprograms.com

Salary Description

$17 per hour