What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities position at New England Center and Home for Veterans?
Position Title: Director, Facilities
Department: Operations
Supervisor: Vice President, Operations and Facilities
Supervises: Facilities, Maintenance Manager and Custodial Manager
Exemption: Exempt
Pay Range: $105k-120k
Job Summary
The Director of Facilities is responsible for the overall management of the Center’s physical facilities, including maintenance management, building mechanical systems, housekeeping and facility/renovation, capital planning and related projects. This role will be responsible to enhance and maintain the overall look, feel, cleanliness and continuity of décor throughout the Center’s facilities.
Job Responsibilities
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Understand, support and promote the Mission of the Center
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Responsible for overall facility maintenance for primary location in Boston and multiple properties in Merrimack Valley. Properties include residential, administrative, and supportive housing program spaces.
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Ability to evaluate infrastructure needs and develop corresponding capital budgets.
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Lead, direct, guide, mentor, and train Facility and Housekeeping personnel
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Provide leadership and oversight for the maintenance and housekeeping teams; promoting a collegial collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and customer service
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Oversee all preventative and emergency maintenance of facility and equipment, including HVAC, elevators, life/safety equipment, and other appropriate equipment
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Implement strategies for continuous improvement of Center infrastructure and systems
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Develop and implement policies and procedures related to the building facility systems
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Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for all building systems and equipment
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Oversee the management of electronic maintenance software to include work order request, preventative maintenance schedules, permits, licensing (e.g. elevators, kitchen, occupancy, fire, etc.) process of other electronic documents (Docusign / Paycom) as required to fulfill responsibilities
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Ensure building facility complies with all Federal, State and local laws, including local inspectional codes and regulations
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Work closely with the Director of Operations regarding safety and security issues.
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Work closely with Finance and Property Management on related property items
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Other duties as may be assigned and requested
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry
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Ten plus years of experience managing a comprehensive facility or similar experience
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Understanding and experience with building systems including HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinklers, Life/Safety
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Five years team management and senior leadership
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Strong communication skills
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Experience with, or strong knowledge of military culture and Veteran population,
Essential Functions
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Strong leadership, managerial and organizational skills.
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Proficiency with all building facility systems
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Strong ability to collaborate with team, other internal programs and departments and external partners, contractors or other officials
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Walk nine flights of stairs and roof top areas.
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Ability to stoop, crawl, use fine-finger manipulation, and perceive depth
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Lift or move 50 pounds
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Be familiar with all power tools and adhere to OSHA safety regulations
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Possess computer skills sufficient for appropriate record keeping and communication
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000