Manager of Facilities and Safety

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Melrose Park Reg Full Time Senior Management Melrose Park, IL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Manager of Facilities and Safety - Melrose Park, IL, Vernon Hills, IL & Northfield, IL

Salary = $80,000-$95,000 annually (based on experience)

Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities Management & Safety and Director of Residential Operations, The Manager of Facilities & Safety provides direction, oversight and supervision of the Hope School’s Melrose Park maintenance team; oversees the regular and ongoing upkeep of the Chicagoland facilities grounds, equipment and machinery; ensures properties are maintained to meet building codes, safety standards and quality expectations as well as ensuring the energy, effectiveness, accessibility and functionality of each building as well as Hope’s equipment, fleet and machinery and works to provide a physical environment for employees and guests that is as safe and secure as possible.

• Plans, supervises, and evaluates the work of the maintenance staff required for around-the-clock operation of Melrose Park building facilities, as well as the clinics in Northfield and Vernon Hills.
• Interviews, selects and oversees the training of all new maintenance team members; conducts probationary, annual and as needed performance evaluations that are timely and constructive in accordance with Hope policies.
• Evaluates reliability and work quality of maintenance and custodial staff; acts upon poor quality work through direct communication with maintenance and custodial staff and following union procedures for coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline when necessary; thoroughly documents all coaching and disciplinary conversations; handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• Conducts routine inspection reports that include interior condition as well as all major components of property including foundation, exterior walls, electrical network, etc.; conducts walk through safety checks and reports on concerns or deficiencies as needed.
• Confers with program directors and other agency staff to determine building use, needs and general policies as it relates to maintenance issues and work orders; provides ongoing communication related to progress of work orders and ongoing programmatic facilities or safety needs.
• Assists the Director of Facilities & Safety in planning and maintaining a preventative maintenance program for all buildings, grounds and systems located in Melrose Park, Vernon Hills, and Northfield.
• Manages the work ticket system and procedures; reviews and analyzes the data for quality and efficiency metrics.
• Implements the policies and procedures related to workplace incidents as they pertain to facilities and safety; provides follow up as necessary and debriefs with appropriate personnel for future incidents.

• Maintains maintenance schedules for equipment and machinery on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Assumes responsibility as a mandated report concerning incidents of purported abuse/neglect of students as outlined in the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, free from extreme weather conditions. On occasion this position may work outdoors focusing on groundskeeping or exterior repairs. This position may be subject to hazardous situations or may require…