Facilities Maintenance Supervisor - KinderCare Education LLC

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As a Facilities Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and aesthetic appeal of our centers while fostering a highly engaged and motivated facilities team. You will manage a team of remote Maintenance Technicians, working collaboratively with Facilities Coordinators at our corporate office. Your primary responsibilities include supervising day-to-day activities and coordinating with external partners to enhance the maintenance and appearance of our centers and properties.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision, training, development, and mentoring to a team of technicians
• Actively engage with center staff to promote best practices in facility maintenance. Foster a culture of collaboration and communication between the facilities team and center staff.
• Collaborate with local vendors to complete more complex repairs, and monitor vendor performance.
  Project management assistance as needed.
• Inspect ongoing maintenance at the centers assigned to Technicians in their area of responsibility/market.
• Monitor work orders to priority timelines, van GPS, surveys and special projects for their area. for the purpose of completing work related task, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), timecard management, product ordering system, proposals, review and approve purchasing cards, timecards, etc.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as Technician and multi-unit oversight
• Comprehensive knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, roofing, construction, playground, and childcare safety.
• Certifications: Trade/vocational training or certifications in areas such as playgrounds, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, and construction.
• Ability to complete course within 1 year for Maintain Certified Playground Safety Instruction Inspector (CPSI) status.
• Ability to manage, develop, mentor, coach, and lead a team.
• Self-motivated, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and work-related electronic equipment; (e.g., iPhone, iPad, laptop if provided).
• Ability to travel 50% or more, including visiting all centers annually and emergency travel when required.
• Ability and appetite to lead and engage diverse and equitable teams

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
• Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
• Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
• ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.