Interim Facilities Director

Supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in cleaning and maintaining agency buildings (1850 campus and Glenview), grounds, furniture, equipment, and mechanicals to ensure a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment

This position holds direct supervisory responsibility over all members of Building & Grounds, Security, Drivers, Front Desk Personnel, outside contractors (cleaning crew & parking lot security)

Local driving 5-10%

• Inspects and supervises work done by Building & Grounds staff;
• Develops, implements, and oversees a work schedule of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair to provide for efficient coverage and minimal overtime;
• Maintains a regular schedule of all mechanical inspections and servicing needed, as well as preventative maintenance activities; keeps records of all inspections and key maintenance activities;
• Projects and reports need for major repairs to supervisor for inclusion in the annual budget;
• Assists with recruitment and selection of Building & Grounds staff; provides daily supervision and prepares evaluations and goals for assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, firing, training, advancement, promotion, or other changes of status;
• Monitors inventory and re-orders supplies; may pick up hardware and materials for special projects;
• Keeps exterior of building, including sidewalks, garden, patio, and dog walk, neat and clean at all times; services turf, plants, and trees in a manner appropriate to weather conditions; assures that sidewalks, entrances, steps and other areas are safe during periods when rain, ice, and snow present a hazard;
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide proper temperatures and to insure economical use of fuel, water and electricity;
• Checks daily to ensure that all designated exit doors and panic hardware are functioning properly, and all other exit doors are secured;
• Opens building, turns off burglar alarm and makes sure all lights are turned on and all appropriate exterior doors and gates are unlocked.
• Closes the building, making sure that all offices are secured, lights are turned off, and alarm is set; checks all rooms for electrical appliances that may have been left on;
• Performs routine painting;
• Performs troubleshooting and simple problem solving with electrical and plumbing systems; makes recommendations to supervisor when outside technicians are necessary;
• Trains others to use equipment properly and safely, including industrial vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and sweeper, polisher, snow blower, snow plows, and others as appropriate to the task;
• Performs all duties with an attitude of safety and consideration for people with visual impairments;
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Valid driver's license required
• Vocational training or specialized skills certification in relevant areas required; building engineering experience preferred;
• Dependability, self-initiative, and organizational skills required;
• At least 5 years of previous maintenance experience required;
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience required;
• Ability to analyze tasks and direct the work of others required;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to monitor and maintain records and inventory;
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights &
affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color,…