Facility Manager

Min: USD $27.98/Yr.

Max: USD $27.98/Yr.

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Facility Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter building. They are responsible for the structured supervision of the operational staff and providing guidance for the contracted maintenance staff.

• Provides supervision of Operational and Maintenance staff and contracted maintenance workers. Job tasks include but is not limited to, weekly structural supervisory sessions, provide work schedules, timesheet approval and requests for time off; coordinating work assignments; evaluating paperwork and documentation including the Security Log and Maintenance Work Order Logbooks.
• Responsible for maintaining shelter buildings in good standing, addressing all building violations in a timely manner.
• Coordinating maintenance staff training, development, and evaluation. May be required to fulfill duties of custodial personnel in their absence.
• Participant in all Callahan, RSRI, OTDA and OCFS building inspections.
• Responsible for maintaining fire safety which includes:
  • Developing Fire Safety plan and training all staff on Fire Safety Procedures and Building Evacuation.
  • Coordinating monthly fire drills and maintaining fire drill logs.
  • Periodic building inspections checking for any fire safety hazards or violations and all systems related to fire prevention (centralized fire alarm panel, sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers).
  • Coordinating servicing and documenting service/inspections of all fire safety equipment.
  • Providing all new program clients with written fire safety and prevention information.
• Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure client safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations.
• Provide guidance to clients in proper upkeep of living quarters regarding extermination of rodents and bugs.
• When necessary, drive program vehicle.
• Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make Central Maintenance aware of the findings.
• Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed.
• Participate in team meetings, and training as appropriate.
• Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action.
• Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification and F-80 certification.
• A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed.
• Perform other duties related to the program as delegated by the Senior leadership.

Effective Communication: Ability to convey information, as appropriate, to all individuals, including supervisor, staff, and co-workers. Uses clear, concise language to provide timely and accurate written and oral communication.

Critical Thinking: Ability to drive improvements, ranging from incremental enhancements to major shifts in direction. Anticipates change and makes the necessary adjustments to drive lasting improvements and long-term results.

Flexibility: Demonstrates an openness to new situations, adapts to changing circumstances and adjusts approaches and responses to address change related challenges.

Innovation: Develops new ways of doing things, questions conventional approaches and implements unique techniques. Encourages and promotes the exploration of new ideas and creative thinking amongst team members.

Role Model: Helps to shape the vision of the shelter by working with the multidisciplinary team to accomplish nutritional objectives.

Teamwork: Ability to lead and direct a cohesive team.

• Required
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  Associate degree in related building and/or shelter experience with 2-5 years of related experience; or high school diploma with 5-7 years of related building and shelter experience.
• Required Licenses: Safety Director (F-80) and/or Security Guard in NYS license.
• Preferred
  
  Qualifications & Skills:
  
  Bachelor’s degree preferred; should be forward thinking, providing collaborative and strategic planning and program management; provide innovation in developing and/or improving…