Superintendent/Facilities Manager
About The Position
The Building Superintendent has the overall responsibility for the maintenance of the building, supervising maintenance workers and acts as chief administrator of the facility in the absence of the Assistant Shelter Director. The Building Superintendent coordinates program activities, manages the effective implementation of all shift-specific activities and client service functions in consultation with shift supervisors. He/she facilitates and coordinates staff communication and the transfer of information on and between shifts and with other facility units. He/she ensures resident safety, manages crisis and supervises support personnel.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Three to five years building engineering and maintenance experience
- Two years supervisory experience
- A working knowledge of building systems and equipment, including boilers, heating systems, air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems is required.
- Sprinkler and standpipe certification of fitness, good communication skills and familiarity with city building codes are necessary.
- Appropriate building licenses (e.g., fire and safety)
- At least three (3) years' experience in a residential care setting or experience in Property Management or Administrative Supervision of buildings housing similar client population.
- Prior work experience must include work in an interdisciplinary setting.
- Experience in client advocacy and emergency service referrals are a must.
Nice To Haves
- Previous case management experience a plus.
- Knowledge of the following issues is highly preferred: Dynamics of homeless families, dynamics of domestic violence, understanding of substance abuse issues, operational procedures of a residential shelter facility.
Responsibilities
- Receives work order requests from department heads and does the following: a. assigns to staff by priority. b. reviews actual work when completed by staff. c. logs all work orders as directed.
- Supervises staff by following up on their specific assignments.
- Performs maintenance work requiring high level of skills.
- Coordinates work order activities with the Bureau of Plant Management on a day-to-day basis and in emergencies.
- Assists the Bureau of Plant Management in the monitoring of heating, ventilating and air conditioning.
- Responsible for developing plans of correction for deficiencies identified as a result of fire drills, fire inspections, building inspections, etc.
- Performs such other related duties as may be requested.
Benefits
- Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
- You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full-time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
