Building and Maintenance Supervisor

Position Summary: Oversee and provide for the maintenance, repair, and safety of the Lord of Life facilities and grounds. 

Department: Resources

Reports to: Resources Executive Director

Supervises: Custodial and Grounds Staff, and Garden Supervisor

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Hours Worked Per Week: 40

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, provide schedules, and mentor custodial staff, grounds staff, and the garden supervisor. Provide guidance, training, and support. 
• Work closely with other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and address facility needs. 
• Perform routine and extensive maintenance and repairs procedures on mechanical equipment and utility systems.
• Respond to the needs of the building and grounds; this includes but is not limited to plumbing, electrical, general upkeep, woodwork, and painting. 
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis: belts, fluids, filters, grease, seals.  Repair and replace broken parts.
• Maintain and service boilers, HVAC systems, security system, and telephone system. 
• Repair electrical equipment and control circuits.
• Manage and support the mowing, snowplowing, and landscaping aspects of grounds.

Principal Functions:

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare and maintain maintenance reports and scheduling for the fire protection systems, alarms and sprinkler system, fire door, back flow prevention, fire hydrants, elevator, kitchen hood system and all safety systems.
• Work with the Resources Executive Director in managing all maintenance related and capital improvement plans. 
• Support Memorial Peace Garden staff by attending to columbarium niches when needed and addressing landscaping needs. 
• Assist with the renovation and remodeling of the building while overseeing the contractors when needed.
• Respond to after-hours and weekend emergencies as needed. Provide back-up for custodial staff as needed.

Disclaimer:

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Core Competencies: 

• Action orientated- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages complexity- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Plans and aligns- Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Resourcefulness- Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Situational adaptability- Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Experience/Knowledge:  

• High school degree or equivalent. Technical education or certifications preferred.  
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Proficient in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Physical Demands: Check appropriate category to function in the job

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Position will require attention in all areas of the facility and grounds.
• Office and workshop space are provided. 

Equipment Used:   

• Hand and electric tools
• Large machines, such as but not limited to Bobcats and lawn mowers