Facilities Manager

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operations: Supervise the operation, maintenance, and repair of building facilities; plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff for 24-hour operation.
• Maintenance: Implement preventative maintenance programs for all mechanical, electrical, and fire safety equipment; investigate and repair maintenance issues, seek outside consultants when necessary.
• Safety: Ensure compliance with city and governmental building codes; maintain safety inside and outside the facility.
• Construction: Assist in building construction and facility assignments; update the Director as necessary.
• Administration: Recommend repairs, purchases, and updates for equipment, food, supplies, and equipment within budget constraints; maintain records and bill funding sources for the Food Service Department and other program areas.
• Supervision: Provide supervision for the Food Services Department, ensuring public health codes are maintained; maintain statistics and report information.
• Reporting: Assist Director in policy and procedure development, human resources, and CDHS proposal-writing; report information and contracts.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to: Program Director
• Supervises: Maintenance staff, housekeepers, administrative assistant, and Food Services Department

Performance Measurements

• Evaluate effectiveness of achieving outcomes and assigned goals.

Education/Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in operational/building management.
• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in staff supervision.

Competencies

• Promote Salvation Army mission and appreciate faith-based service organizations.
• Interpersonal style that is service-oriented and supportive of other departments.
• Flexible style that demonstrates willingness to learn.
• Adequate attention to detail, procedures, processes, and policies.
• Manage projects to completion, priorities, and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• Communicate and manage information effectively.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance and government-funded programs.
• Understand food service within a shelter setting, electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning systems, and elevator equipment.
• Work effectively with diversity in the workplace and provide constructive and supportive supervision and human resources.

Position Limitations

• Commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• Inform Program Director on critical issues.
• Adhere to Army policies and procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Required to do light to moderate physical work.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Residential environment with low to moderate noise level.
• Work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.