About Us
LEAP is a nonprofit organization in Goleta, CA 93117. We mitigate the effects of poverty, racism, and trauma by providing high-quality, trauma-informed childcare, comprehensive, culturally-sensitive family support, and visionary community leadership.
Do you love facilities, enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference?
Our Facilities & Operations Coordinator will support the safe and efficient operation of our Children’s Center sites. This role is a hands-on position that combines maintenance and repair work with vendor management and project coordination. The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in keeping facilities running smoothly, and thrives in a role that balances physical work with administrative responsibilities.
You will:
- Perform routine repairs and maintenance (basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, general upkeep).
- Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and service providers to complete work orders and projects.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and deliver materials between sites.
- Oversee small facilities projects, ensuring timelines and safety standards are met.
- Support daily operations, including kitchen/food service compliance, health & safety requirements, and event logistics.
- Provide occasional office support (answering phones, greeting families, assisting staff).
The ideal candidate:
- Hands-on handyman/maintenance experience (required).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with trade and construction vendors and coordinating projects.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks indoors and outdoors.
- Basic computer proficiency (basic email, spreadsheets, recordkeeping).
- Microsoft – Outlook, Word, Excel
- Spanish bilingual
- CA Driver’s License
- Satisfactory background check
Preferred
- Previous facilities or maintenance experience in childcare, education, nonprofit, or multi-site settings.
- Familiarity with California health and safety standards.
- Spanish bilingual
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact in a role where your skills keep our centers safe, welcoming, and ready to serve children and families every day.
Hours/Schedule
Full-time, 30 hours per week; Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 3:00pm; some early mornings, nights or weekends might be needed for off-hours maintenance or events.
ABOUT US
LEAP provides a continuum of care to the children and families throughout the Goleta Valley and Lompoc. We believe that every child deserves to be loved, valued and respected and that every family should be supported to reach its highest potential. To fulfill this goal, we offer high quality childcare for 134 children ages 3 months – 5 years and a Family Resource Center which helps families access the services and support they need including but not limited to – food access, health care, counseling, parenting workshops, budgeting workshops and immigration information. Together with our partners, LEAP is helping prepare children for success in school and is strengthening families for a healthy, prosperous and resilient community.
LEAP CORE COMPETENCIES FOR ALL STAFF
Mission/Vision-Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to our vision of a community where all children are loved, valued and respected and all families are supported to reach their highest potential. This drives their performance and professional motivations.
Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before process and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
Collaborator: understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement.
Results-Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good.
Ethical: Understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation of the organization. Upholds our highest values of integrity, honesty and transparency.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must pass the DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index fingerprint process.
- Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and tuberculosis clearance.
- Show verification for the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) vaccinations.
SALARY
Salary range is $35.00-$40.00 per hour depending on experience. This is a non-exempt, hourly position. In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, IVYP provides a competitive compensation package; including:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Discounted child care
- Generous Vacation and Sick
- Education assistance and reimbursement
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
LEAP is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Facilities management: 3 years (Required)
- Maintenance: 3 years (Required)
- Vendor management: 3 years (Required)
- Handyman: 2 years (Required)
- Plumbing: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
