What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Set Free Alaska?
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Job summary:
The Facilities Manager will oversee all building-related activities. Being responsible to ensure all infrastructure and facilities are safe and functioning in proper working order.
Benefits:
- Insurance
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Short Term Disability
- 401K with 3% match
- Paid Time Off
- Continuing Education Stipend
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field or three (3) years of experience as facilities manager or relevant position
- Well-versed in facilities management best practices
- Experience developing and implementing comprehensive plans
- Ability to:
- Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
- Qualify for SFA commercial automobile insurance
Preferred:
- Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team
Skills required:
- Knowledge of basic project management including budgeting and expensing principles
- Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
- Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work
- Ability to:
- Lead a team of custodial and facilities maintenance professionals
- Represent the mission and values of Set Free Alaska to the staff and community
- Make leadership decisions within the scope of responsibilities as set forth in Set Free Alaska’s policies and procedures
- Basic computer skills and fluid use of communication tools
Job responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide supervision for external contractors working on SFA projects
- Hire, evaluate and supervise staff including, but not limited to: performance monitoring, assistance in developing growth goals, training…
- Manage the upkeep of facilities, equipment and supplies while meeting health and safety standards
- Including assisting with hands-on support for projects
- Provide oversight of facility projects, including acquiring and managing bids and collaborating with contractors and vendors
- Provide oversight of Safety Drills agency wide and ensure they are completed on time
- Inspect buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
- Review facility expenses (utility consumption, supplies) and strive to minimize costs while maintaining excellent and safe facilities
- Manage activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security, etc.
- Provide health and safety guidance in compliance with state and CARF regulations
- Facilitate, conduct, and document Safety Committee meetings
- Schedule and participate in the facilities on-call rotation
- Travel to various Set Free facilities (up to 35% travel expectation)