What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Trip Bus Diver/Maintenance Specialist position at Early Learning Essentials?
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Make a difference in the community with Early Learning Essentials (ELE)! We are a non profit organization that offers preschool services to children and families who encounter life's challenges and need a hand up.
Full-time employees enjoy exceptional benefits with medical, dental, life, and a 401(k). We are a family friendly company as all staff enjoy gym benefits, weekends off, and twice the normal holidays!
POSITION SUMMARY:
Position is 233 days and 13 paid Holidays; a typical work week is Monday - Friday with an expectation of no more than 40 hours per week. For weeks with less than five working days, daily hours only apply.
Assists the Facilities & Transportation Manager in ensuring the safety, maintenance, attractiveness and comfort of the facilities, property and equipment of the Early Learning Essential's program to comply with the Safe Environments requirements specified in the Head Start Performance Standards and local regulatory agencies. Assists in providing safe transportation services to all Head Start children acting as a substitute driver when needed. Ensures services support the agency's school readiness plan. The Maintenance & Transportation Lead differs from the Maintenance & Transportation Specialist position in the level of responsibility. This is a working lead level. Although the position is not a supervisory one, the incumbent may, under the direction of the Facilities & Transportation Manager, provide direction, establish priorities, assign tasks, coordinate work projects and the work of other staff. This position is not eligible for telecommuting as it is front-line work in nature working face-to-face with families and/or children providing transportation services, as well as supporting classroom and center operations with facilities maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED certificate required or must be willing to obtain GED within 1 year of employment with agency financial assistance.
- Two (2) years' experience in the fields of building and grounds maintenance preferred.
- Extensive and verifiable experience in project/property management, supervision or leading projects.
- Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. Craftsman level expertise in at least one area.
- Must have a good driving record, have or be willing to obtain company paid CDL certification. Must obtain a CDL within three (3) months of employment with P and S endorsements.
- Ability to secure certification by State Office of Education as a Bus/CDL trainer within 6 months of employment.
- Hold a valid Utah Driver's License.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Some college education or relevant industry certification(s).
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Working knowledge of hand tools.
- Skilled in performing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work or repairs.
- Ability to perform mechanical repairs on pieces of motorized equipment.
- Must present evidence of adequate health as documented by a physician and able to lift 90 pounds.
- Skill and ability to prioritize in a highly diverse, remote environments.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.
- Ability to write and speak the English language in a proficient and professional manner to meet requirements of the job.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, community groups, and other related agencies and people.
