Description

WE WANT YOU ON OUR TEAM!

VETEANS VILLAGE OF SAN DIEGO has been serving veterans for over 40 years. It takes determination and commitment to overcome the challenges of homelessness and chemical dependency and we are here to serve those who have graciously served us – our VETERANS and their families! Our amazing team of employees helps us fulfill our motto, which is LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND.

Job Overview:

The Facilities Director is responsible for all new construction and special projects to include new low income housing projects. He/she also directs maintenance and repair of all facilities and equipment under the control of Veterans Village of San Diego. This includes adherence to all OSHA requirements, as well as any other facilities-related terms within our funding contracts and grants.

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $66,600 to $86,400 annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Schedules assignments and receives progress reports for on-going projects, donations, and special assignments.
Receives and reviews applications and interviews prospective employee’s for the Facilities Department.
Responsible for ensuring all construction projects are on track and within budget.
Meets, at a minimum, weekly with the Facilities / Maintenance Manager to discuss issues that affect the maintenance or improvement of all facilities and equipment under the control of Veterans Village of San Diego.
Directs all contract laborers coming to service our Facility.
Reviews and approves purchase orders for services, materials, and equipment for all departments under his direction.
Reviews and submits request for petty cash and other re-imbursements.
Reviews various monthly bills, checking for discrepancies or errors.
After review, approves and submits bills to finance for payment.
Formulates or approves strategies used to complete maintenance or improvements to properties.
Attends meetings as a representative of VVSD at the City, Executive Meetings, Resident Meetings, City of San Diego, County of San Diego, State, and Federal meetings, as required.
Works closely with the Chaplain to ensure that the annual Stand Down event occurs on time and within budget.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and at least 3 years’ experience in an office environment
• Veteran status preferred
• Ability to utilize independent judgment;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at a time and problem solve in an efficient manner
• Communicate orally and verbally in English
• Capable of learning new technology
• Show integrity to complete tasks according to standard operating procedures with little supervision
• Work with others who are from diverse backgrounds and have differing opinions
• Ability to sense and abate safety hazards

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to bend and lift light objects
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time while viewing a computer monitor
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
• Capable of hearing and speaking to exchange information
• Seeing to read reports and data
• Ability to speak English
• Ability to work in a noisy, busy environment

Benefits

VVSD offers competitive pay and benefits including 12 paid national holidays a year, paid vacation, paid sick leave, pension, health insurance, dental and vision plans.