Facilities Coordinator

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UETHDA

Facilities Coordinator

Kingsport, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Position Summary/Objective

    Oversees facility operations and leads and supports facility staff ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that meets Head Start Performance Standards and all Federal and State licensing regulations. Fosters a proactive approach to maintenance, compliance, and operational excellence. Collaborates with leadership and department managers to align facilities management with organizational goals, optimizing resources and enhancing service delivery. Upholds and enforces Agency policies and procedures to maintain high standards of safety, functionality, and efficiency.

    Our Culture

    Since 1964, UETHDA has been all about Helping People. Changing Lives. We're passionate about making a difference in our community through education, support, and collaboration. If you believe in empowering others and fostering growth, you’ll feel right at home here!

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Facility Management & Compliance

    • Oversee facility operations, ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and all regulations.
    • Monitor and maintain facilities, kitchen spaces, playgrounds, and equipment for safety, functionality, and efficiency.
    • Assess needs, prioritize work orders, and coordinate repairs, renovations, and construction projects.
    • Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to facilities management.

    Administration & Collaboration

    • Research facility opportunities and manage bids, repair costs, and vendor contracts.
    • Build and maintain professional relationships with vendors, donors, tenants, and community partners.
    • Participate in annual program self-assessments and collaborate with external agencies to advocate for Head Start families.
    • Work closely with the Operations Manager to align facilities management with the Program’s vision and Agency goals.

    Supervision & Staff Development

    • Lead and mentor facilities staff, fostering collaboration.
    • Resolve conflicts, promote open communication, and implement staff training programs.
    • Conduct performance evaluations and provide support for professional growth and success.

    ** Competencies**

    • Teamwork Orientation
    • Communication Proficiency
    • Problem Solving/Analysis
    • Client Focus
    • Decision Making
    • Technical Capacity
    • Leading/Developing Others
    • Project Management

    Work Environment/Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

    Benefits Package

    Vacation :

    • 1 day of Vacation accrued per month worked

    Holidays :

    • 14 Paid Holidays

    Healthcare/Personal Benefits :

    • 1 Day of Healthcare/Personal accrued per month worked

    Additional Benefits:

    • Healthcare through the State of Tennessee. UETHDA pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Only (estimated cost paid by UETHDA for the employee is over $600 per month ($7,200 annually). Additional insurance coverage is available but cost difference will be paid by the employee.
    • Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance options are offered at 100% cost to the employee .
    • Group Term Life Insurance for employee paid by UETHDA at 100% for coverage of 1.5 time the yearly wages
    • Retirement Plan--Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute 5% of yearly wages (pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan). UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS. Employees are vested upon 5 years of eligible service.
    • Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match.

    Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

    This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. UETHDA strives for our staff to be able to maintain a work - life balance. Typically, this position will be 37.5 hours per week working Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. However, due to the nature of this position, some work in the evenings or on weekends could be necessary from time to time or an adjusted schedule may be required.

    Travel

    Travel is primarily locally during the business day, although some out of the area travel and overnight may be expected.

    Education and Experience

    • Associate degree in area related to facilities. Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
    • Two years of experience in a related position, which includes supervision of staff.
    • Three years of experience and knowledge in some combination of general building maintenance and repairs, carpentry, electrical and plumbing work.
    • Experience in working with culturally diverse clients.
    • Experience in negotiating with vendors.
    • Knowledge and experience in business and human resource practices.
    • Intermediate computer skills, to include Microsoft Excel, internet, and e-mail.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication.
    • Valid Tennessee Driver's License/ Proof of auto insurance.

    EOE Statement

    UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

    Salary is based 100% on Education.

    Wage Scale: AS Degree $22.01 through MS Degree $26.47 (with Certification)