Maintenance Worker

MAINTENANCE WORKER

SUMMARY: The position of Maintenance Worker regardless of race, creed, or disability is responsible for building and grounds maintenance at all requested Head Start sites in Sangamon and Morgan Counties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Signs in/out daily when arriving and departing any Head Start site.

• Cleans the building, including kitchen area, all offices, conference room, classrooms and bathrooms daily including removing garbage and dusting furniture as requested.
• Assists in any other areas as needed.
• Wax and clean uncarpeted floors monthly as requested.
• Clean windows inside as needed.
• Assist at all classrooms, when needed or maintenance is requested.
• Check and make minor repairs on all equipment.
• Report to the Site Manager on any major problems with electrical appliances and repairs.
• Check centers weekly and replace any parts that are needed, such as lights, etc.
• Get all painting in the centers completed as needed.
• Attend all meetings required by the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Must maintain sites in accordance to health, fire, and DCFS requirements.
• See that all equipment is working properly.
• Ensure that all exit lights and ceiling lights are in working order and fire extinguishers are up-to-date.
• Ensure all sidewalks are clear of snow and ice at all times.
• Ensure that outside areas and ground around the building and parking lots are kept clean and free of debris.
• Clean carpets of classrooms twice a year or as requested.
• Must vacuum all building carpets daily.
• Must keep bathrooms clean and sanitized; check to see if any supplies are needed, and replace the same day.
• The janitor room must be kept clean at all times, and equipment put up daily or after each use. No cleaning equipment or materials shall be left unlocked at anytime.
• Wipe walls as needed.
• Must ensure that trash hauling service removes trash - once or twice weekly according to contract.
• Must see that the building is secured – all doors properly shut and outdoor tricycles, etc. stored nightly.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to communicate in a positive manner.
• Must be punctual and willing to work overtime if needed.
• Must work and relate well with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to pass a medical examination certifying freedom from communicable diseases and illegal substances.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must have a positive attitude toward direction.

The Springfield Urban League, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.