Facilities & Maintenance Manager jobs in Florence, AL

Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Mission: Support the entire organization by providing consistent and effective Grounds, Mechanical/Shop, Maintenance, and Custodial services.

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The Facilities Maintenance Manager is based on site and leads the 8-10 member Maintenance team (Maintenance Team Leads, Technicians, Custodian) to provide essential support services for the Sanctuary’s physical plant and infrastructure. The position includes oversight for Mechanical, Grounds, Equipment Operators, Fabrication, and Custodial services. The successful Maintenance Manager is a skilled problem solver and communicator.

• Effectively lead, develop and manage the Facilities Maintenance team
• Provide time sensitive, effective support for all Sanctuary operations and infrastructure
• Develop a positive service culture across the organization – consistency, communication, responsiveness, accountability.
• Proactively plan and implement maintenance best practice strategies across the facility
• Oversee and coordinate work order system and associated budgeting and reporting.
• Assist with facilities and landscape project planning, design and implementation
• Ensure sustainability best practices are in place

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Provide team leadership and development to maximize employee effectiveness.
• Recruit hire, train, coach and evaluate Maintenance team and performance.
• Oversee contractual service providers, maintenance and custodial services assigned to the facility.

Management

• Schedule and oversee work order assignments and reporting through work order software system.
• Inspect, identify, coordinate and schedule repairs.
• Ensure safety compliance for the department and throughout the campus, with Safety Coordinator.
• Ensure Sanctuary waste management, storage, disposal and sustainability system is consistently maintained.
• Oversee and ensure custodial services and litter control are consistently maintained within best practice expectations.

Communication

• Serve as liaison for the Sanctuary, responsible for all Facilities Maintenance department internal communication.
• Network with external vendors, contractors, community training resource organizations and technical schools to develop relations and cultivate reliable resources.
• Provide timely progress reports and regularly update work order and project planning schedules and timelines.

Planning and Logistics

• Source project and program services, materials and supplies in consideration of Sanctuary sustainability goals, with Supply Manager
• Manage logistics, safety, communications and scheduling for assigned repairs and projects
• Participate with strategic planning to improve productivity, quality control and efficiency of the Maintenance program, with COO, Planning & Sustainability

SUCCESS FACTORS AND EXPECTATIONS

• Team Oriented – Develop positive working relationships with Facilities team, other Sanctuary employees, senior management and the board. Provide recommendations to resolve issues as they arise. Interact professionally with staff, board members and volunteers.
• Good Communicator – Communicate respectfully and effectively with others. Keep management informed of both internal and/or external issues and concerns. Practice good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-Motivated – Perform the job with minimal supervision and learn other general aspects of The Sanctuary as related to the position.
• Dependable and Reliable – Follow procedures and ensure accurate documents are provided to customers. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Training – Identify and engage in ongoing training for self and work with supervisor to identify additional training needs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 5 years of management experience managing and leading skilled technical teams
• 5 years of progressive responsibility in construction/facilities management
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage work teams to support organizational objectives and goals
• Thorough working knowledge of applied mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity and electronics as well as the use, repair and maintenance of programmable logic controllers
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and solve problems
• Knowledge of federal, state and local construction, safety, fire, health and sanitation statutes, codes, and ordinances
• Working knowledge of facilities operations, preventative maintenance procedures and security protocols
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA occupational health and safety rules, regulations and requirements as well as accessibility and signage requirements of the ADA
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering and architectural drawings and designs, mechanical drawings, engineering and architectural specifications, diagrams
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to use facilities management software, Mpulse a plus
• Working knowledge of auto CAD or Revit software is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to sit, stand, walk, climb ladders and reach with hands and arm.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis throughout the work day.
• Able to work outdoors year round in all weather conditions.

To apply for the position please send a current resume or CV and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to HR@elephants.com.