Facilities Manager

Location:Fitchburg MA
Reports To: Vice President of Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance safety compliance and operational readiness of the organizations facilities grounds equipment and vehicle fleet. This position combines hands-on technical experience with leadership responsibilities to ensure all residential properties and main campus are maintained in a safe clean compliant and hazard free condition.

Responsibilities:

Perform and oversee routine maintenance and repair of facilities grounds and equipment including: -

o Plumbing (e.g. repairing leaks clearing blockages)

o electrical (e.g. replacing outlets/switches troubleshooting outages)

o Light construction (e.g. shelving wall repair ceiling tiles)

o General upkeep (e.g. painting lawn care seasonal tasks)

Creates systems maintains schedule and supports Facility Supervisor with preventative maintenance for all residences and main campus to remain safe clean and hazard free.

Schedules and coordinates with Facility Supervisor on external inspections (e.g. fire building housing vehicle inspections)

Schedule reoccurring services (HVAC fire alarm elevator waste removal shredding) and ensuring documentation is electronically filed for compliance.

Completes required routine safety walk through inspections and completes compliance documentation including quarterly facility inspections monthly checks of emergency lighting and hot water systems and appliance checks.

Creates schedule for and performs snow removal and seasonal property maintenance.

Responsible for maintenance repairs operational readiness and documenting compliance of the organizations vehicle fleet.

Creates system for and supports facility team in completing and documenting monthly vehicle inspections.

Coordinates and oversees work performed by external contractors.

Connects to community to expand the diverse selection of contractors for services rendered at facilities.

Communicate effectively with internal cross-functional teams regarding work orders maintenance needs and project updates.

Track and document maintenance activities and service records

Lead and coordinate implementation of systems processes and operational improvements.

Monitors replies to organizes and analyzes trends of facility work orders/tickets.

Supervision of Facilities team and goal setting for facility team along with performance evaluations and developing teammates skill sets and coaching team to success through mentoring.

Participates in and coordinates 24-hour emergency response coverage as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Four years of experience can be substituted for educational requirements.

Minimum of four years of experience in comparable work with transferable skills.

Valid drives license and acceptable CORI/background check required.

Strong organizational problem solving and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced hands-on environment.

Ability to lead and develop cross functional team.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying of up to 25 lbs.

Frequent standing walking bending lifting pushing pulling and twisting.

Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance tasks in various environments.

Mission Alignment:

Support safe accessible and inclusive environments for individuals disabilities and their families.

Demonstrate respect responsiveness and accountability in all interactions.

Contribute to a culture of teamwork shared responsibility and service excellence.