Facilities Manager - Head Start

Greater Bergen Community Action’s (GBCA) Head Start Preschool program is a rewarding environment for individuals passionate about helping others who seek to advance their careers while making a positive impact. Our mission is to provide a quality, comprehensive educational program that prepares children and their families for kindergarten and life beyond. With its origins in the War on Poverty, Head Start is one of the longest-running federally funded programs. The Head Start model has been praised and emulated throughout the country. 

At GBCA, our Head Start Preschool program collaborates with local school districts. We offer a supportive work environment that recognizes the value of every employee, and our focus is continually on staff wellness.  

Our Head Start Building & Grounds team is looking to hire a Facility Manager  to prioritize the safety and health of each child, parent, visitor, and staff member by ensuring that the facilities are safe, maintained, and kept in good repair. 

Position Summary:

The Facilities Manager is responsible for property management, maintenance, and supervising the Building & Grounds department across three Head Start program areas/locations.  Additionally, this position oversees the agency’s Head Start fleet. 

 Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct supervision to the  Building & Grounds Area Supervisors.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year comprehensive maintenance and capital plan that is both corrective and preventative for the upkeep of all facilities, grounds, and the major facilities systems (HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural).
• Is responsible for ensuring compliance with agency standards, Federal, State, County, and local regulations as they pertain to health, safety, and facility codes. Accompany inspectors to/from 
• Collaborate with colleagues to maintain all NJ Child Care licensing requirements. 
• Ensure all building licenses are current and schedule inspections to renew permits and certificates, keeping records of all facility-related documents.
• Assist in office/parking space allocation, as needed.
• Oversee proper waste disposal, building security, preventative maintenance contracts, service calls, vendor identification, and retention.
• Manage 3^rd party vendors and service contracts, and ensure that all vendors meet licensing, insurance, and other relevant criteria required to work on GBCA Head Start facilities/properties.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for all Head Start property management issues.
• Is responsible for the accurate/timely completion of administrative duties, delegating as appropriate.
• Respond to emergencies or other urgent matters involving Head Start facilities and properties.
• Provide hands-on support and guidance to the Buildings and Grounds team to ensure the proper maintenance and safety of the Head Start buildings.  
• Collaborate with Head Start leadership and staff to assist with the implementation of quality programming.
• Conduct regular site visits to address any facility and safety concerns proactively.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

 Qualifications: 

•  Minimum high school diploma with experience in property management and facility operations.  
• Supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Certified preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations, construction codes, and financial and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment.
• Must exhibit a personality that demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to relate well with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills – oral and written. English fluency required/speak, read, and write.
• Must possess strong leadership skills with the ability to direct the work of a diverse group of individuals.
• Computer skills required– Microsoft applications.
• Physical job requirements include but are not limited to walking, climbing, crawling, squatting, stretching, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers is possible. 
• Ability to work well independently and quickly learn new systems and skills. Must be self-motivated and willing to pursue training and certifications relevant to the scope of the work.
• Ability to work nights and weekends, if an emergency arises, to complete job responsibilities. Some travel may be required to attend training/conferences.

• Valid NJ driver’s license, good driving history, and ability to be agency insured.  May require the use of own vehicle for self-transportation.

Compensation is commensurate with credentials and experience

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that employees must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

 EEO Statement

Greater Bergen Community Action, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.