What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Manager position at The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The Building Operations Manager reports to the Center Director and Corps Officers and will take the lead in proactively providing a welcoming, safe, and comfortable environment for all those using our facility. The Building Operations Manager will direct the construction, repair, and preventative maintenance programs for all departments within the Kroc Center and is responsible for performing related work. This position is accountable for maintaining the operation of the environmental, mechanical, and electrical operating systems of the facility, including but not limited to HVAC, ventilation, plumbing, refrigeration systems, electrical lighting, and water treatment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor the environmental and protection systems for the facility and perform the scheduled preventative maintenance and general maintenance on the mechanical/electrical systems, HVAC systems, life safety equipment, and other vital systems to the operations of the facility.
- Properly maintain the Aquatics Department pump room equipment to include inspections for the overall condition and integrity of the system.
- Comply with established protocols for the system checks and servicing of emergency lights, water heaters, security systems, fire systems, and HVAC equipment.
- Respond to facility alarms, mechanical/electrical system failures and any incidents during regular business hours. Respond to after hours calls when on call. Ensure that incident reports are completed fully and accurately.
- Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, guidelines, standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
- Supervise the Maintenance Department employees by assigning daily tasks, creating schedules, and following up on the work assigned.
- Organize and assist the set-up of all events and programs for the Kroc Center.
- Partner with Center Director on Capital Replacement Budget prior to submitting to DHQ / THQ.
- Develops and facilitates emergency plans, training, and preparedness.
- In the case of an evacuation, assist emergency response personnel in assessing building conditions, accounting for all employees, shutting off utilities, and providing updates to leadership.
- Provide technical support and create scope of work for repairs, projects, and equipment service contracts for the facility.
- Position will work closely with other staff members to prescribe daily, weekly, monthly, reports on equipment. Work with UPKEEP or current system’s program to ensure that it is being utilized to its full potential in our Center and that managers are using it properly.
- Monitor expenditures and provide invoices to the Office Manager for payment monthly.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Journeyman Electrical license preferred and/or alternative contractor certification or license.
- Minimum 2 years plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping experience preferred.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to reason and problem-solve.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to handle competing priorities and multiple tasks efficiently, rationally, and calmly.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and varied shifts to include evenings and weekends.
- Self-motivated and self-directed to complete projects from beginning through completion.
- Knowledge of computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
- Possess effective use of written and verbal communication.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License, and the ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle.
- Must be 21 years or older.
- Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.
- Able to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.
- Capable of reaching overhead.
- Ability to lift up to 50-70 lbs
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): plumbing, electrical, HVAC, landscaping
- 2 year(s): Journeyman Electrical license preferred and/or alternative contractor certification or license.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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