Facilities Supervisor

CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND•Providence, RI

13d

About The Position

Purpose of Position: Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of properties equipment and systems to ensure quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization.

Requirements

Associates degree in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from trade school in a related field.
Five years’ experience in maintenance/operations, with three years’ supervisory/lead tech experience.
In-depth knowledge of electrical, boiler, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.
Directly supervise maintenance staff.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
Well organized, detail orientated, and able to prioritize work.
Team builder – inspires and motivates others to perform their best.
Commitment to task – can achieve results in an environment when priorities change quickly.
Must possess a valid RI driver’s license.
Must have basic hand tools and must wear approved safety shoes that always conform to American Safety Standards. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient with the basic office computer software, e.g., word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

Advocates for the mission of the organization and upholds the agencies values.
Initiates, implements, and manages the properties maintenance programs based on best practices in the housing industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. This is a hands-on position.
On-call 24/7 when required.
Adhere to performance standards as documented in the Management Plan.
Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment and reordering when necessary.
Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment.
Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance-related problems.
Supervises property maintenance personnel.
Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
Works closely and communicates regularly with the Housing Department.
Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication.
Conducts employee reviews based on job description to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training maintenance employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.
Reviews the operation of the utility equipment and systems, to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Ensures city, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are always met.
Implements programs and procedures required to ensure building cleanliness.
Other duties as assigned