Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker

We’re seeking a Maintenance & Custodial Specialist to ensure our program facilities and grounds are clean, safe, and fully compliant with Child Care Center licensing rules, Head Start Program Performance Standards (HSPPS), and state/federal regulations in order to support high-quality, well-maintained environments for children, families, and staff.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform daily custodial duties such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and restroom sanitation.
• Manage refuse removal, restocking of supplies, and general facility upkeep.
• Conduct light maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, lawn care, snow/ice removal, and equipment maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain building systems (HVAC, lighting, security) and coordinate with contractors when needed.
• Support compliance activities, including obtaining quotes, ensuring licensing and Davis-Bacon requirements, and maintaining tool/equipment inventories.
• Obtain and maintain Playground Safety Inspector certification; conduct playground safety checks and provide technical guidance.
• Assist staff with facility- and transportation-related compliance needs (CAPS).
• Communicate effectively with staff, vendors, and contractors, and complete agency documentation accurately and on time.
• Uphold agency policies, confidentiality guidelines, and professional standards.
  
  

  Why This Role Matters:

  You will help create and maintain safe, clean, and fully compliant environments that directly support the health, learning, and overall success of the children, families, and staff we serve.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or GED required. One year of experience in custodial and/or maintenance work is preferred. Basic computer and technology skills required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Employee must also possess reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license. Playground Safety Inspection Certification.

Language Skills:

Must be competent in reading, verbal and written communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

Must be competent in basic math skills.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and possess independent judgment to complete routine tasks.

Security/Privacy Access:

This position has limited access to view individually identifiable health or other sensitive information, pertinent to accomplishing assigned tasks, and must maintain confidentiality in accordance with the NEMCSA Privacy Policy.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) Employees in this position must have close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus and:

Occasionally are required to:

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Reach with hands or arms

• Drive or have the ability to drive

• Work irregular or extended hours

• Twist at the neck or trunk

• Lift up to 70 pounds

Regularly are required to:

• Stand

• Walk

• Sit

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel

• Use chemicals and/or various tools

• Meet deadlines with time constraints and interact with staff

• Use repeated hand, arm or finger motion

• Read typed or written words

• Lift up to 10 pounds

Frequently are required to:

• Talk or Hear

What You’ll Love About Us

We’re committed to taking care of our team—both at work and at home. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join NEMCSA:

Your Health Matters: Enjoy medical/Rx, vision, and dental insurance at no cost for employees, with an affordable cost-share option available for additional family coverage.

Planning for Your Future: We support your long-term goals with a generous 401(k) plan, plus life and disability insurance to give you peace of mind.

A Workplace That Respects Your Time: Balance matters. We offer paid lunch hours, numerous holidays, flexible schedule options, and generous vacation and sick time so you can recharge and be there for what matters most.

Student Loan Support: Working at NEMCSA may make you eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)—a huge benefit for those looking to reduce or eliminate student loan debt.

Ready to Apply? All applications must be submitted through our Careers Portal: ??

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please note: Educational documentation is required at the interview!

Questions? We’re here to help!
Email us at [email protected]
(No résumés, please—applications must go through our portal.)

Current Employees

Log in to UKG ? Menu ? MyInfo ? My Career ? Search for Jobs to apply internally.

A Few Words From Legal:

The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit for fingerprint will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.


Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.


Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at

Our Agency Mission: Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• To help prepare you for the future: 401(k) retirement plan.
• For Work/Life balance: 16 hours of personal time paid each year and sick time accrual.
• Student Loans: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Ready To Apply?
Only applications through our Career portal at will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted Until Filled.

Questions can be emailed to [email protected] - No resumes please.

For Current Employees:

Log in to UKG, select the Menu, the MyInfo tab, down to My Career, and click Search For Jobs.

A Few Words From Legal:

The chosen applicant will be required to submit fingerprints for a State of Michigan Background Check to determine eligibility for employment. You must possess an acceptable form of identification prior to attending your fingerprinting appointment. Preferred ID types include: Unexpired State issued driver's license; identification card with photo issued by a Federal or Michigan Government Agency. Failure to submit for fingerprint will result in an ineligibility for hire within this program.


Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.


Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at

Mission of the agency:

Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.