What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Technician position at Holyoke Headstart?
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO QUALITY EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Serving children and families since 1965.
SIGN ON BONUS = $3,000.00
All positions require experience with and sensitivity to the needs of lower-income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families. Bilingual and/or bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025, or until the position is filled.
Facilities Technician
This is a position established to provide maintenance services as needed and/or assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in a wide variety of maintenance activities, address immediate operational and/or safety concerns, and assist the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in ensuring that tools and materials are maintained in good working order and are available at job sites when needed.
Education Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED required
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair or an acceptable equivalent or a combination of education and experience is required
- Certifications preferred
Skills and Qualifications:
- Skilled in general maintenance, construction, and repairs of facilities and grounds equipment
- Commitment to ensuring that buildings and grounds are maintained to the highest safety and sanitary standards
- Experience with the operation and maintenance of heating/cooling systems
- Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written directions
- Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks
- Knowledge of material safety data sheets
- Thoroughness and dependability in completing tasks and work orders
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Ability and willingness to work as a team member
- Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, Section 51A you are a mandated reporter and held to the statutory reporting requirements.
Starting Pay: $23.28 per hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week)
- Birthday off with pay
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid sick, personal, vacation days
- 403b retirement plan with maximum 3% Agency match
- Education reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health & dental insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
- Unique in-classroom and in-agency support
- Embedded Professional Development
- Career-Growth Coaching & Support
- In-house Comprehensive Support Team helps teachers in all aspects of their work
EOE/AA
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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