Job Description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM

ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through our Head Start program, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Georgia to promote children’s well-being. This enables us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout the Savannah River Region.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Ensure that the physical environment of all our centers support the delivery of high-quality services to all children and families.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direction and oversight of the Facilities Specialists to ensure compliance of facility regulations and the daily preventative and maintenance of facility needs.
2. Performs maintenance and repair activities through out all Head Start / Early Head Start centers.
3. Performs routine preventative maintenance to ensure that ECS centers and playgrounds operate efficiently and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
4. Monitor building safety systems and standards and provide feedback and recommendations to ensure all systems operate efficiently and safely.
5. Performs special projects such as repair to plumbing, electrical, air-conditioning and heating systems. Build partitions; make plaster or drywall repairs, repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork and other parts of building structures, painting, etc.
6. Inspect and diagnose problems and determine the best way to correct them, frequently checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
7. Obtain supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms.
8. Use common hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers, as well as specialized equipment and electronic testing devices.
9. Secure appropriate permits and/or approval as required by law.
10. Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.
11. Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events.
12. Prepare or oversee the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records.
13. Other tasks as required by immediate supervisor.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

• This position reports to the Senior Director of Facilities & Transportation.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma/GED; additional college level studies preferred
• Completion of appropriate programs in multiple trades preferred
• 3-5 years related experience (HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry, and Plumbing)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records and prepare reports
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of repair and maintenance tasks is essential
• Knowledge of applicable safety hazards and preventions
• Ability to perform tasks with little direct supervision
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to use shop mathematics
• Ability to problem-solve

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile coverage
• Satisfactory Driving Record (as outlined in Vehicle Driving Policy)
• Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30
• Obtain and maintain a Certified Playground Safety Inspection credential (CPSI) within 180 days of hire

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works in both office and child care setting
• Extensive travel to multiple sites required
• Evening, night or weekend shifts may be necessary and or required

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, heavy lifting and handling of materials.
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Background Requirements

A Level II Background Screening which consists of a local, state, and federal criminal check will be completed on all employees and any contracted employee position, intern position or volunteer position in which individuals have contact with children, have access to confidential information and / or are in a position of special trust. To learn more about the system used to conduct these checks, you can use this link - https://info.flclearinghouse.com/