Wu Yee Children’s Services believes nothing is more essential than excellent child care and education for all our children, right from the start!

Wu Yee is the largest provider of early childhood education in San Francisco, we have 12 child development centers in the communities where Head Start is most needed. The Facilities Specialist's primary responsibilities include repairs and maintenance of all functional and cosmetic aspects of Wu Yee facilities.

Skills and responsibilities:

• Proficiency with power and hand tools.
• Repair and provide maintenance of all functional and cosmetic aspects of center's physical plant.
• Perform painting, taping, patching walls, sanding, caulking, light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement and fixture installation in multiple locations.
• Ensure maintenance of minor electrical and plumbing needs.
• Purchase materials used in the job function on a cost conscience basis.
• Submit monthly expenditure forms detailing items purchased.
• Ability to effectively communicate to Chief Operations Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Center Managers.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize maintenance and repair work.
• Accountable for submitting appropriate expense forms.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environement.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in construction, carpentry, building maintenance and/or handyman capacity.
• Valid CA driver's license.
• Occassional weekend work may be neccessary.
• Abililty to lift in excess of 50 Lbs, and, stand for long periods of time, bend, stretch, engage in repetitive motions, push, pull and carry items. Ability to climb a ladder and use a step stool.

Compensation and Benefits:

• A competitive salary starting at $31.00-$33.00/hour
• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision.
• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year of service
• 14 holidays
• Generous vacation leave
• Generous sick leave

Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.