Facilities and Maintenance Manager

cjr; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily nutritious meals

Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

cjr in Litchfield, CT seeks a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee the operations of multiple sites, manage staff, and coordinate preventive maintenance. The role is based from the Litchfield headquarters with duties across several CT sites.

40 hours weekly, on-call duties, and a salary range of $70,000–$90,000. Responsibilities include budgeting, contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and regulatory mandates.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs safely.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of extensive plant management experience, preferably in a school/campus setting involving several buildings.
• Technical knowledge of plant equipment evidenced by either certification in individual areas or an engineering degree.
• Knowledge of complete electrical systems, alarms, plumbing, heating, and sewage systems.
• Familiarity with building and fire codes and construction techniques.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, machinery and vehicles to ensure it remains safe, secure, operational, well-maintained and in compliance with licensing standards.
• Supervision of internal maintenance staff including guidance, training, coaching and resolving issues.
• Oversee agency utilities including heating, power, water/sewer, communications and security.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for services such as plumbers, electricians and other trades.
• Investigate and resolve maintenance problems, and direct maintenance and repair activity, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, power, security, communication and janitorial services.
• Complete all Regulatory and Documentation Mandates, including Wastewater, Runoff, Underground Storage tanks, etc.
• Ability to use computer within agency guidelines for documentation and agency communication, assist staff with same.
• Maintain a documented preventative maintenance schedule required to keep equipment and buildings running smoothly.
• Contribute to the development of an emergency evacuation plan. Work with and support all safety related items like the Safety Committee and Fire Safety.
• Prepare annual operating and capital budget proposals for department.
• Plan, administer, and control budgets for contractors and equipment related to capital expenditures staying within the allocated budget.
• Obtain accurate quotes for work to be performed from several contractors.
• Work with program managers to evaluate facility needs and development schedules for repair work.
• Coordinate maintenance of satellite site facilities on an as-needed basis
• Schedule and supervise quarterly building audits
• Maintain required permits for the facility
• Be on call for Maintenance Duty as per schedule

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lifting 50 lbs safely

Organizational and time management

Staff management experience

Knowledge of building and fire codes

Plant management experience

Technical knowledge of plant equipment

Electrical, alarms, plumbing, heating,

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Engineering degree or related certifications

Job description

Facilities and Maintenance Manager – Job #47

40 Hours Per Week - $70,000-$90,000

Location: Litchfield, CT 06759

About This Position

The Facilities Manager is accountable for the overall operation of the agency buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment such that it facilitates the needs of the organization, staff, clients and visitors while enhancing community image and complying with state and federal safety regulations. The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the environment is in a suitable condition to work at the Litchfield, Waterbury, Weathersfield, and Winchester Sites. Primarily works from the Maintenance department in our Litchfield headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the maintenance of buildings, grounds, equipment, machinery and vehicles to ensure it remains safe, secure, operational, well-maintained and in compliance with licensing standards
• Supervision of internal maintenance staff including guidance, training, coaching and resolving issues
• Oversee agency utilities including heating, power, water/sewer, communications and security
• Negotiate contracts with vendors for services such as plumbers, electricians and other trades
• Investigate and resolve maintenance problems, and direct maintenance and repair activity, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, power, security, communication and janitorial services
• Complete all Regulatory and Documentation Mandates, including Wastewater, Runoff, Underground Storage tanks, etc.
• Ability to use computer within agency guidelines for documentation and agency communication, assist staff with same
• Maintain a documented preventative maintenance schedule required to keep equipment and buildings running smoothly
• Contribute to the development of an emergency evacuation plan. Work with and support all safety related items like the Safety Committee and Fire Safety
• Prepare annual operating and capital budget proposals for department
• Plan, administer, and control budgets for contractors and equipment related to capital expenditures staying within the allocated budget. Obtain accurate quotes for work to be performed from several contractors
• Work with program managers to evaluate facility needs and development schedules for repair work
• Coordinate maintenance of satellite site facilities on an as-needed basis
• Schedule and supervise quarterly building audits
• Maintain required permits for the facility
• Be on call for Maintenance Duty as per schedule

Schedule and Rate of Pay

• Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Will also be required to be on call for facility issues, supervise on call rotation in addition to scheduled hours
• Total Hours: 40 hours per week
• Wage: $70,000-$90,000 salary
  • Starting salary will be determined and based on a variety of job-related factors, including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, certifications, scope, and performance, as well as market rates, internal equity, budget constraints, the role’s responsibilities, candidate’s unique qualifications, potential for growth, benefits, and organizational policies.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Able to safely lift and carry 50lbs
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Extensive experience in plant management (5 to 10 years), preferably in a school/campus setting involving several buildings
• Technical knowledge of plant equipment as evidenced by either certification in individual areas or an engineering degree
• Knowledge of complete electrical systems, alarms, plumbing, heating, and sewage systems
• Familiarity with building and fire codes and construction techniques
• Organizational and time management skills
• Experience managing staff

Full-Time Benefits

• Free daily nutritious meals
• Low-cost Medical Insurance Plan option
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
• Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Generous Paid Sick Time (unused time eligible for carry over)
• Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
• Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and paid holiday time)
• Annual monetary incentives
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
• Employee discounts (cell phone, computer)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
• 10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance

Equal Opportunity Statement

CJR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry. We embrace the competitive advantage of diversity.