What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker position at NEMCSA?
We’re seeking a Maintenance & Custodial Specialist to ensure our program facilities and grounds are clean, safe, and fully compliant with Child Care Center licensing rules, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and state/federal regulations in order to support high-quality, well-maintained environments for children, families, and staff.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform daily custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and restroom sanitation.
- Manage refuse removal, restocking of supplies, and general facility upkeep.
- Conduct light maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, lawn care, snow/ice removal, and equipment maintenance.
- Inspect and maintain building systems (HVAC, lighting, security) and coordinate with contractors when needed.
- Support compliance activities, including obtaining quotes, ensuring licensing and Davis-Bacon requirements, and maintaining tool/equipment inventories.
- Obtain and maintain Playground Safety Inspector certification; conduct playground safety checks and provide technical guidance.
- Assist staff with facility- and transportation-related compliance needs (CAPS).
- Communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and contractors, and complete agency documentation accurately and on time.
- Uphold agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and professional standards.
Why This Role Matters:
You will help create and maintain safe, clean, and fully compliant environments that directly support the health, learning, and overall success of the children, families, and staff we serve.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED required. One year of experience in custodial and/or maintenance work is preferred. Basic computer and technology skills required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Employee must also possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Playground Safety Inspection Certification.
Language Skills:
Must be competent in reading, verbal and written communication skills.
Mathematical Skills:
Must be competent in basic math skills.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and possess independent judgment to complete routine tasks.
Security/Privacy Access:
This position has limited access to view individually identifiable health or other sensitive information, pertinent to accomplishing assigned tasks, and must maintain confidentiality in accordance with the NEMCSA Privacy Policy.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Employees in this position must have close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus and:
Occasionally are required to:
· Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
· Reach with hands or arms
· Drive or have the ability to drive
· Work irregular or extended hours
· Twist at the neck or trunk
· Lift up to 70 pounds
Regularly are required to:
· Stand
· Walk
· Sit
· Use hands to finger, handle or feel
· Use chemicals and/or various tools
· Meet deadlines with time constraints and interact with staff
· Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion
· Read typed or written words
· Lift up to 10 pounds
Frequently are required to:
· Talk or Hear