Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is seeking a Center Facilities Coordinator! This position will split time between our Belfast and Searsport Early Childhood centers.

WCAP is a charitable, educational, 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. It is designed to utilize and mobilize public and private resources to assist low-income Waldo County residents in the alleviation of poverty and address its underlying causes.

WCAP's Early Childhood Program serves children and families in Waldo County - working with children ages birth to five years old, as well as pregnant mothers. For more information about the Early Childhood Program, please visit https://waldocap.org/

Sign on Incentive of $2,000 Available - $500 payable after successful completion of 90 days, $750 payable after successful completion of 6 months and $750 after successful completion of one year.

Monthly Early Childhood Educator Workforce Salary Supplement of $200 is available for all active, full and part-time employees in our Early Childhood Program.

The Center Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of facilities systems and general maintenance necessary to support major components of a quality Head Start and Early Head Start Program.

WCAP owns two facilities (Belfast and Searsport) that require consistent care and repair as well as donated and rented space throughout Waldo County. These sites and buildings must all be maintained in accordance with Maine Rules for Licensing of Child Care Facilities and the Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act. The documentation of such maintenance as well as other operations documentation must be tracked carefully.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Oversight of Head Start Center:
1. Ensures facilities can operate within Head Start and Maine Child Care Licensing Standards and monitors on a daily basis.
2. Ensures that grounds are inspected daily and building weekly for maintenance needs; facilitates repair immediately when possible.
3. Acts as a contact person for state child care licensing, fire inspection, water testing.

Facilities & Grounds Maintenance and Repairs
1. Provides logistical support for maintenance of inventory for all Head Start property annually with data submitted by Site Managers and Content Coordinators.
2. Maintains Maine Child Care Licenses for each of our program sites, including providing reports for Head Start Director, coordinators and site managers.
3. Logistically supports the maintenance of buildings throughout the year, including: furnace maintenance; water tests; procurement of oil; telephones; internet connection.
4. Assists in preparing and coordinating job bids, repair costs, estimates, and meets with contractors.
5. Coordinates moving office furniture, fixtures, and equipment within and between sites to support staff changes, relocations, remodels, and program expansion.
6. Provides routine inspections of interior and exterior areas and follows up to ensure areas are free of safety hazards, trash, weeds, and other foreign materials.
7. Completes safety checklist at minimum biannually, ideally once per month, at each site.
8. Performs and oversees minor repairs and routine maintenance and grounds care.

Records Coordination
1. Assists in yearly review of Agency plans and policies.
2. Works with Finance Department to maintain vendor list and serves as primary contact with vendors.
3. Maintains up to date Child Care Licensing, Fire inspections, etc.
4. Maintains reports and submits to Early Childhood Director.

Miscellaneous
1. Adheres to Maine Rules for Licensing of Child Care Facilities and the Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act in all aspects of work.
2. Schedules delivery of supplies to sites.
3. Participates in and responsibility for some aspects of staff training.

Professional Growth and Development:
1. Maintains qualifications for this position as required by Head Start and state child care licensing regulations.
2. Attends professional development opportunities presented by Head Start or other professional organizations as appropriate.
3. Attends all regularly scheduled Head Start meetings, trainings and events including, but not limited to, team meetings, and WCAP staff days.
4. Keeps up to date on State and Federal regulations governing the program.

Leadership & Teamwork
1. Builds cooperative goals and relationships of mutual trust.
2. Works in collaboration with Agency staff to facilitate a team environment.
3. Demonstrates effective communication skills in building relationships with all employees and clients.
4. Collaborates with all partner agencies to assure effective communication processes across agencies.
5. Adheres to Agency policies in the use of computer technology and all telecommunication devices.
6. Performs light housekeeping duties in classroom and building as necessary.
7. Shares monitoring of voice and email systems.
8. Follows Code of Conduct.

Safety and Wellness:
1. Actively promotes safety and accident prevention within the workplace.
2. Reports any unsafe conditions, incidents and/or accidents immediately.
3. Addresses all concerns in a timely manner in order to maintain site and building safety.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. May have purchasing and budget keeping responsibilities.
2. Performs additional duties as assigned.

The work environment involves working both inside and outside Agency facilities. Work outside may involve extreme weather conditions, hot and humid, extreme cold, snowy, etc. Work may involve working in small cramped spaces or off high ladders. Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment due to seasonal changes, and well as changes in schedule as needed. In addition, the incumbent may have exposure to fumes from cleaning supplies, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and extremely unpleasant rest room conditions. Although the work day tends to be predictable, emergencies do arise requiring an immediate response. The incumbent must be able to deal with this kind of work environment and to maximize the use of his/her time to accomplish all required work within the time available. Noise level ranges from quiet to loud. Assigned work may require travel within the local or neighboring communities.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
• Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance requirements.
• Must meet WCAP’s background clearance requirements.
• Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

Experience and Skill Requirements:
The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• At least three years of facility and grounds maintenance experience required.
• Skilled and experienced in general building and grounds maintenance.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic cleaning and maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Education Requirements:
The following education requirements are considered essential:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary education in the trades preferred.

** All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated

Waldo Community Action Partners has adopted a policy on mandatory vaccination to safeguard the health of our employees, clients and community from the hazard of COVID-19. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at WCAP as of January 31st 2022, unless an employee has an approved medical or religious accommodation on file.

A detailed job description is available on our website: www.waldocap.org. Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to: Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.88 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• facility and grounds maintenance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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