Job Summary We’re looking to hire a hard-working Facilities Maintenance Technicianwho can maintain the cleanliness and safety of our building.
The Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, organized, and functional environment throughout Allen Children Center. This position includes performing routine maintenance, minor repairs, groundskeeping, playground upkeep, waste disposal, supply distribution, and general facility support, fixing fences, repairing equipment, and minor handyman requests.
Essential Job Responsibilities
1. Building Maintenance & Repairs
Perform minor repairs to furniture, fixtures, doors, cabinets, shelving, and equipment.
Inspect classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and common areas for maintenance concerns.
Assemble, install, move, and repair furniture and equipment as needed.
Replace light bulbs, batteries, and other basic maintenance items.
Report major electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or structural problems to administration.
Complete assigned maintenance projects in a timely manner.
2. Groundskeeping & Playground Maintenance
Maintain outdoor grounds, entrances, walkways, and playground areas.
Inspect playground equipment regularly for damage, loose parts, and potential safety hazards.
Maintain playground fall zones, including redistributing or replenishing mulch when needed.
Remove weeds, branches, leaves, and debris from outdoor areas.
Inspect outdoor areas for ants, wasps, and other potential hazards.
Clean outdoor tables, playground surfaces, and other equipment as assigned.
Keep outdoor storage sheds and surrounding areas organized.
3. Trash Removal & Sanitation Support
Empty designated trash cans throughout the facility.
Collect and dispose of classroom, kitchen, and outdoor trash.
Clean and sanitize trash cans as scheduled.
Maintain cleanliness around dumpsters and waste collection areas.
Assist with cleaning spills and other facility-related sanitation needs.
Follow proper procedures when handling waste, cleaning products, and potentially hazardous materials.
4. Classroom Supplies & Facility Support
Distribute classroom supplies, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning products, and other materials as requested.
Monitor and replenish supplies in designated areas.
Assist with receiving, unloading, and organizing deliveries.
Maintain organized supply closets, storage rooms, and maintenance areas.
Assist teachers and administration with moving equipment, furniture, and classroom materials.
Support classroom setup for special events and activities.
5. Equipment & Preventive Maintenance
Inspect and maintain vacuums, carts, outdoor equipment, and other facility tools.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
Monitor refrigerators, freezers, and other facility equipment for visible maintenance concerns.
Keep maintenance tools and supplies organized and secured away from children.
Notify administration when equipment needs replacement or professional servicing.
6. Safety & Facility Inspections
Conduct routine walkthroughs to identify potential safety hazards.
Ensure exits, hallways, walkways, and emergency access areas remain unobstructed.
Promptly report broken equipment, exposed sharp edges, loose fixtures, and other unsafe conditions.
Follow applicable childcare safety requirements and center policies.
Use appropriate protective equipment when performing maintenance duties.
Ensure tools, chemicals, ladders, and repair materials are never accessible to children.
Coordinate repairs around classroom activities to minimize disruption and maintain child safety.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Part-time
Skills
Childcareunmatched
Construction Safetyunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Equipment Replacementunmatched
Event Managementunmatched
Faculty Administrationunmatched
Furniture Movingunmatched
Furniture Repairunmatched
General Handypersonunmatched
Groundskeepingunmatched
HVACunmatched
Hazard Analysisunmatched
Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Parental Controlsunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Professional Servicesunmatched
Property Maintenanceunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Sanitationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Waste Disposalunmatched
Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collectionunmatched
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