Coordinator of Facilities

Hawthorne Foundation, Inc.•Hawthorne, NY

6d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention. Vision Statement: To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and supports grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices. Mission Statement: Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities. COORDINATOR OF FACILITIES JOB PROFILE

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Administration and/or three years’ experience in related field
Strong understanding of plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and general building maintenance practices and ability to manage construction projects in-house and by contractors
Sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities
An ability to relate to employees of widely varying backgrounds
Computer literate
Valid Driver’s License
Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and moving intermittently during working hours
Must be able to cope with emotional and mental stress of the position
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have personal integrity, and have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel.
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Responsibilities

Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair work at all Agency facilities, ensuring that all systems operate efficiently and safely.
Perform repair and maintenance work at all Agency facilities in order to minimize need for outside contractors whenever possible
Develop and implement maintenance schedules for regular inspections and repairs of equipment and facilities.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and coordinate necessary repairs.
Manage and lead a team of maintenance workers, providing training and support as needed, including required performance evaluations.
Work with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Order and maintain necessary supplies and equipment for maintenance operations.
Ensure that all maintenance work is done in accordance with safety regulations, including OSHA, OPWDD, NYSED and Agency requirements.
Maintain maintenance work order system for Agency and respond to open work orders in a timely manner.
Supervise fire and other emergency drills at main campus and schedule/oversee fire and other safety inspections at all Agency facilities.
Make recommendations for improved facility operations and safety and implement such as approved.
Maintain updated policies and procedures for Facilities department and ensure compliance with policies at all times.
Ensure all facilities remain compliant with NYSED or OPWDD regulations and are audit-ready at all times
Assist with development of Agency-wide and site specific Emergency Response Plans
Develop relationships with contractors and vendors and assist with development of new contract agreements.
Review all IT help desk tickets as they are submitted to determine the need for collaboration between IT and Maintenance.
Schedule weekly strategy meetings with on-site IT technician to prioritize IT tickets, align workload between IT and Maintenance and reduce wait time for ticket resolution.
Meet at least monthly with Executive Director, on-site IT Technician and CFO to review completed, pending and upcoming IT projects and coordination with maintenance as needed.
Assume other additional responsibilities as assigned by Executive Director
Participate in ongoing in-service training
Follow Hawthorne Foundation Inc. and all regulatory agency's policies and procedures
Ensures the safety and welfare of all staff and program participants at Hawthorne Foundation Inc.
On call 24/7 for emergencies, including coming to Agency sites as needed for emergencies
Serve on Agency committees, including Corporate Compliance and Quality Improvement