Maintenance Assistant

at  Kidango

A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years’ experience performing a variety of maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of maintenance equipment and tools including an understanding of safety measures required.
• Able to perform heavy physical labor with maintenance equipment of various weights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a health screening and TB test
• Must pass background fingerprint clearance
• Valid Driver License
• Must be 18 years or older
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled repair duties in landscaping, gardening, plumbing, electrical, and general clean-up with minimal supervision.
• Keeps buildings, facilities and equipment clean, in proper running order and in good working condition.
• Documents all observations of needed repairs or unsafe environments and informs supervisor in a timely manner.
• Completes work orders and performs repairs and renovations as scheduled.
• Receives, distributes, stores and delivers maintenance equipment and supplies. Keeps equipment clean and in good operating condition.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and supplies.
• Sets-up and breaks-down furniture and equipment in auditorium and other facilities as scheduled.
• Follows all policies and procedures, common safety practices and injury prevention.
• Maintains all required safety equipment in good working condition.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, tools and supplies making sure they are clean and in good operating condition.
• Complies with maintenance dress code.
• Transports, delivers and stores food, supplies and/or materials.
• Follows agency procedures for use of Kidango vehicles.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Participates in activities that further professional growth of self and staff.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and staff.
• Provides a safe, clean environment for children, staff and families.
• Provides excellent customer service to all staff, clients, and contacts of agency.
• Advocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff of agency.
• Skilled at social emotional relationships with staff, families, children and the community.
• Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of the agency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Strong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Cool under pressure.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects.