Senior Operations Specialist

K9s For Warriors Inc•Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the leading nonprofit organization providing Service Dogs to military Veterans nationwide suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and/or military sexual trauma — at no financial cost to the Veteran. Founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors is committed to saving lives at both ends of the leash by primarily rescuing dogs and pairing them with Veterans in need. In order to continue the great work we’re doing, we’re looking to add a Senior Operations Specialist to our amazing team! Role and Responsibilities Under the general direction and supervision of the Florida Director of Operations, the Senior Operations Specialist is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, facility functions, and for creating and maintaining a clean and orderly environment of the K9s For Warriors campuses, including administrative offices and common areas.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent
Prior property and grounds maintenance experience
Carpentry and/or similar skills
Clean driving record and valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely communication of problems, find financially responsible solutions, schedule appointments for repairs, and oversee vendor findings and solutions
Coordinate volunteer groups to complete facilities and landscaping projects, as needed
Maintain an operating fleet of vehicles to include coordinating preventative maintenance, repairs, and ensure all vehicles are in good working order
Perform minor and major maintenance of all buildings and equipment, unless out of scope of employee licensure or experience, as assigned through the maintenance ticketing system
Maintain an orderly workspace and maintenance area
Maintain each campus’ preventative maintenance schedule by performing regular tasks on buildings, vehicles, furniture, and equipment, including but not limited to: Replace filters Maintain HVAC systems Repair plumbing leaks Paint walls/ceilings Diagnose problems Repair or replace broken parts Pressure wash, as needed
Assist with housekeeping duties, as needed
Maintain landscaping and landscaping equipment, should tasks be warranted and designated by the Director of Operations and/or Operations Manager for the specific campus and position (where applicable): Perform general landscaping services to include, but not limited to: mowing, edging/weed eating, pruning/trimming trees and shrubs, weed control, laying seed, spreading fertilizer; and using equipment such as a lawn mower, edger/weed eater, electric trimmer, blower, etc. Inspecting and fixing any irrigation systems, adjusting timer settings, recalibrating the system annually, and other tasks to ensure the system is properly working. Replace decorative landscaping (i.e. flowers) as needed, apply mulch for protection
Gather and remove litter from property
Diagnose mechanical failures and repair maintenance equipment according to manuals, factory specifications, and use of tools
Assist Director with all duties related to property and repairs
Support and communicate with campus teams during any construction projects, vehicle fleet repairs, preventative maintenance, as necessary
Understands proper utilization of PPE for applicable cleaning supplies and maintenance supplies
Assists in delivering heavy or bulk packages/items to various offices
Provides input on any new hires as necessary
As needed, assist with projects or events that may be hosted on or off site
As assigned, meet with vendors regarding facility improvements, maintenance needs, and fleet repairs
Rotating weekends and holidays on-call