Facilities Technician
Encompass Early Education & Care
Facilities Technician
Encompass Early Education & Care
Nonprofit childcare centers using HighScope curriculum
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for assisting Facilities Manager with maintenance of all buildings and equipment owned and/or operated by Encompass, assuring that they are properly maintained to provide a safe, clean and orderly environment for children. This individual will perform general maintenance tasks at all of Encompass’s centers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Carry out maintenance requests as scheduled or directed by the Facilities Manager
- Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues
- Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry
- Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds
- Ability to safely operation lawn and snow removal equipment
- Support the Encompass mission, demonstrating professionalism and confidentiality in all encounters
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of related experience in facilities maintenance preferred
- Advanced knowledge of general maintenance procedures and techniques
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license
Nonprofit childcare centers using HighScope curriculum
Encompass Early Education & Care is a non-profit that provides affordable, high-quality early childhood education and care for diverse families. It runs multiple centers in Wisconsin that are nationally accredited by NAEYC and carry a 5-star state rating, using the HighScope Curriculum and Conscious Discipline to create a supportive, structured learning environment. Revenue comes from enrollment, donations, and grants, including a Packers Foundation impact grant to expand childcare opportunities. What sets Encompass apart is its long history (over 100 years), its non-profit mission focused on accessibility and advocacy, and its partnerships with educators to develop classroom strategies that support vulnerable children. Its goal is to close the childcare gap, sustain employment in the community, and ensure that children from all socioeconomic backgrounds have access to reliable, effective early education.
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