Facilities Technician

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Founded in 1988, CDS is headquartered in Austin, TX operating 260 childcare centers in 11 states. Our three early childhood education brands are Childcare Network, Sunrise Preschools, and My Small Wonders. We proudly provide quality care and developmental education to over 30,000 children aged six weeks to twelve years.

The Facilities Technician is the primary local source of preventive and repair maintenance at our school buildings and surrounding property. They will help ensure that our schools are a safe, inviting place for children to grow and learn.

The Facilities Technician provides overall facilities maintenance support for multiple child care facilities to include, but not be limited to, inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and other tasks as assigned. The Technician will work with the Facilities Manager when an outside vendor is required for repairs above the spending level of the technician. Child Care Network supplies a company vehicle and equipment for the purpose of completing assigned tasks.

• Provide and maintain a safe and comfortable environment for the children in our facilities.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs and improvements to building interior and exterior spaces and facility operating systems (e.g., Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC); electrical; plumbing; other mechanical; and lighting).
• General carpentry and repair of facility structures as well as minor plumbing work.
• Engage and monitor vendors for the purpose of completing repairs that require additional support.
• Advise Facilities Manager when a vendor is required for jobs outside technician dollar limits.
• Assist in inspections of renovations and new construction, as well as assisting management in identifying potential capital replacement projects.
• Utilize an iPad and cell phone to order materials, update and/or create work orders and provide status updates through Facilities Management software and systems, submitting time records, and creating schedules.
• Perform safety and security inspections of playgrounds and outdoor areas.
• Monitor performance of support vendors (Landscaping, snow removal, pest control, repair vendors, etc.).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Entry level

Full-time

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