Job Description
Facilities/Transportation Manager
- $28.08 an hour
Benefits:
- Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
- $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
- $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
- Paid trainings
- Employee Assistance Program
- $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
- Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel
We are looking to hire a responsible and reliable Facilities/Transportation Manager to provide safe, healthy facilities that meets all local, state and federal regulations is crucial to the operation of a Head Start/Early Head Start program. You will be responsible for overall management of the Head Start/Early Head Start facilities by ensuring that all buildings meet federal, state and local licensing requirements pertinent to type of use and that all required licenses are up to date. In addition you will ensure that leases, contracts or agreements for all sites are current with appropriate signatures, oversee the maintenance and cleaning of buildings to ensure that they are clean, safe and in useable condition and works with outside contractors and service oriented businesses, as necessary.
Transportation is one part of a large system of services provided to children and families. It plays an important role in supporting the overall goals of the program. This position is responsible for the overall operation of the Head Start transportation program ensuring the safe and efficient transport of children and parents/families between program activities and home and on field trips. Responsibilities include: minor maintenance of the buses and/or vans, ensuring that they are kept clean and in safe repair at all times, ensuring licenses, insurance, inspections and other required permits are maintained to comply with all local, state and federal regulations, including the appropriate licensing of drivers; monitoring a mandatory safety-sensitive (DOT drug-testing) program; hiring, training, supervising and evaluating drivers, and determining and monitoring bus routes. In addition, this position oversees any vehicle leasing and/or transportation contracts; arranges for cost-effective vehicle maintenance agreements with vendors; and depending on program design, may serve as a substitute for regular drivers as needed if qualified.
A minimum of high school diploma or G.E.D. with two years related experience and demonstrated knowledge of general building maintenance and facilities management is required. Experience developing and overseeing systems such as transportation in a business or academic setting. Possess an in-state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or be able to obtain an in-state Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement and/or other criteria specifically required by the state within 90 days of hire. Knowledge of local health/safety regulations, ADA and OSHA requirements preferred. Previous experience with lease management and contracting preferred.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Full-Time M-F, 40 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year
- Location: McGriff Center 22 McGriff Street NE Fort Walton FL 32548
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In many cases, we can help Applicant meet the minimum educational requirements after hire. Applicants who will be able to meet the educational requirements within a reasonable time after hire are encouraged to apply.
CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.