Facilities Specialist - Full-time

pDescription/palign-centerstrongFacilities Specialist/strongbr/nbsp;/align-centeralign-centerstrongGive children a head start!/strong/align-centeralign-centerbr//align-centeralign-centerstrongWork Scheduled for 40 Hours a Week/strong/align-centerpbr//ppstrongJob Description:/strong/ppThe Facilities nbsp;nbsp;Specialist supports the daily operations, maintenance, and compliance of nbsp;nbsp;CPCD’s administrative buildings, modular classrooms, and playgrounds. Under nbsp;nbsp;the direction of the Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for nbsp;nbsp;inspecting, repairing, and maintaining interior and exterior building nbsp;nbsp;systems; coordinating the work order process; and ensuring facilities meet nbsp;nbsp;all Head Start, health, safety, and licensing standards. The Facilities nbsp;nbsp;Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring that CPCD environments are clean, nbsp;nbsp;safe, and developmentally appropriate for children, staff, and families./ppbr//ppstrongPay Scale:/strong/ppnbsp;$21.33/hr.nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongAbout CPCD:nbsp;/strong/ppAt CPCD, we provide more than 1,500 children living in poverty, or who are challenged by special circumstances, with an early childhood education through Head Start, Early Head Start, and the Universal Preschool Program. Our additional health, dental, and family support services ensure that children enrolled in our programs are ready to succeed in school and life. Join our team and help us make a difference in the lives of children and families in our community./ppbr//ppstrongAdditional Benefits for Eligible Employees (25+ hours per week):nbsp;/strong/ppCPCD offers paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays/Breaks.nbsp;/pulliPaid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day/liliPaid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).nbsp;/li/ulpstrongEligible employees receive a competitive benefits package including/strong/pulliAccess to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and ADamp;D insurance at no cost to you.nbsp;/liliOur 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment./li/ulpstrongTuition Assistance is available after 60 days of employmentnbsp;/strong/pulli$4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees./lili$2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD./li/ulpstrongEmployee Wellbeing/strong/pulliEmployee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per yearnbsp;/liliFull well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities.nbsp;/li/ulalign-centerstrongPlease Note: The successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination, TB screen, back-ground screen and drug test (including marijuana) is required./strong/align-centeralign-centerstrongEOE/strong/align-centerpRequirements/ppstrongRequired:/strong/pulliMinimum of one (1) year of experience in building maintenance and repair, including basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and carpentry.nbsp;/liliWorking knowledge of HVAC systems and minor electrical repair (e.g., outlets, ballasts)/liliStrong organizational skills and attention to detail/liliAbility to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines under pressure/liliDemonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills/liliProfessional communication and interpersonal skills for working with staff, contractors, and volunteers/liliAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly/liliAbility to lift and carry 50–100 lbs as required/liliSuccessful completion of a pre-employment physical, TB assessment, drug screening (including marijuana), and background check in compliance with Head Start and Child Care Licensing standards.nbsp;/liliAccess to reliable transportation; if using a personal vehicle, must maintain minimum liability insurance as required by the State of Colorado/li/ulpstrongPreferred:/strong/pulliFormal training or certification in facilities operations, general contracting, or building trades/liliExperience managing projects within a set budget/liliBasic computer skills and familiarity with work order systems or spreadsheets/liliExperience supervising volunteers or support staff/li/ulpnbsp;nbsp;/palign-centerstrongCPCD is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. CPCD considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class./strong/align-center