What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Beacon Hill?
Our client, a nonprofit organization located in Skokie, is looking for a Facilities Manager. This role is required to work onsite Monday-Friday. This includes managing maintenance and janitorial staff and outside contractors as well as overseeing construction and rehabilitation projects. This is a highly responsible managerial position that includes staff supervision and team building, managing all building operations, overseeing construction and capital improvement projects, and providing agency leadership. This staff person is expected to have a hands-on role in the overall operations of all buildings as well as dealing with administrative functions. Candidates must have previous supervisory experience and a strong working knowledge of building systems, such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise maintenance and janitorial employees responsible for building operations.
- Manage and coordinate the activities of maintenance staff including determining work requirements and schedules, collaborating on solutions, assigning duties, and reviewing and approving work.
- Coordinate building upkeep and operations including repairs, maintenance, cleaning, and safety and security.
- Act as primary point of contact for building operations and issues.
- Establish and ensure implementation of a preventive maintenance schedule for buildings and equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
- Leads the maintenance department, mentors staff, builds teamwork, conducts performance appraisals, enforces disciplinary procedures, and conducts department onboarding.
- Ensures availability of supplies needed to maintain buildings and grounds.
Requirements:
- 5 years of managerial work in facility management, building maintenance, construction project management, or related field.
- Bachelor's degree facilities management, building construction or related field preferred.
- Knowledge of concepts, methods and techniques of building maintenance, construction and building operating systems including electrical, mechanical, HVAC systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills to maintain professional working relationships with management, staff, contractors, vendors, and co-workers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills including the ability to be resourceful in defining solutions.
- Strong decision-making skills including demonstrated good judgment and common sense.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidential information.
- Attention to detail, thorough and effective follow-through.
- Strong organization skills & time management skills and an attitude to solve problems.
- Able to respond to emergencies after business hours and on weekends as needed.
- Computer proficiency (specifically in MS-Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
