Facilities Manager

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,195 - 78,739; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Facilities Manager for Evangeline Booth Emergency Lodge in Chicago. You will oversee the maintenance, housekeeping and food service interfaces to keep the shelter safe and functional.

The role requires a strong background in building operations, budgeting and staff supervision, with a focus on compliance and service delivery. This is an exempt, full-time position reporting to the Program Director.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of operational/building management.
• Bachelor's degree in business preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise building operations, maintenance and housekeeping for 24-hour facility operation.
• Plan and direct preventative maintenance for mechanical, electrical and fire-safety systems.
• Investigate maintenance issues and coordinate outside consultants when needed.
• Ensure safety, report fire hazards and maintain compliance with policies.
• Assist Director on construction projects and facility assignments.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff supervision

Budget control

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Job description

Position Title

Facilities Manager

Location / Dept

Evangeline Booth Emergency Lodge

Reports To

Program Director

FLSA Category

Exempt

Status Type

RFT

Pay Grade

408

Pay Range

$64195-78,739

Department Mission

The facility is sufficiently maintained internally and externally; specifically addressing the performance of electrical, plumbing, heat/air conditioning, and other service utilities and supervising the maintenance department, housekeeping staff, and food services department to ensure a clean and safe environment while monitoring all ordering of supplies with efforts towards cost reduction.

Outcomes

Facility needs are identified and projects are processed and maintained in a way that complies with policy, procedure and mandate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Operations
   1. The operation, maintenance and repair of building is supervised in a way which includes planning, scheduling, and supervising the work of the maintenance and housekeeping staff for 24-hour operation of building facilities.
   2. Preventative maintenance programs for all mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and fire safety system are planned, maintained, and directed including the maintenance of related record keeping systems.
   3. Maintenance/facility problems are investigated and repaired, seeking outside consultants when necessary.
   4. Reports of fire hazardous violations are made and overall safety inside and outside the facility is maintained.
   5. Assistance is provided in the process of building construction and other facility assignments, updating the Director as necessary.
2. Administration
   1. Recommendations for repair of equipment and food, supply or equipment purchases are made within budget constraints.
   2. City and governmental building codes are effectively maintained.
   3. Supervision is provided for the Food Services Department, ensuring public health codes are maintained.
   4. Supervision of assigned staff is provided.
   5. Maintains statistics and bills funding sources for the Food Service Dept. and other program areas as identified by the Director.
   6. Assists Director in policy and procedure development, human resources, and CDHS proposal-writing, reporting information, and contracts.
3. All other duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Program Director.

This position supervises the maintenance staff, housekeepers, administrative assistant, and Food Services Department.

This individual relates to, and interacts with, a wide range of contacts both within and outside the Salvation Army. In these contacts, they act as a representative of the Army and its mission.

Performance Measurements

This individual will be evaluated on how effectively the outcomes of this position are achieved as well as the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of accomplishing assigned goals.

Education / Experience

• At least 10 years of experience of operational/building management.
• Bachelor's degree in business preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in staff supervision.

Competencies

• Willingness to promote the mission of the Salvation Army and an appreciation of faith-based service organizations.
• An interpersonal style that is service oriented and supportive of the other departments in the facility.
• A flexible style that also displays a willingness to learn.
• An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
• A demonstrated ability to manage projects to completion, priorities and programs in a constantly changing environment.
• A communication and management style that exhibits the principles and values of the Army as well as fosters team relationships and effectively communicates information.
• A thorough knowledge of facility maintenance and government-funded programs.
• An understanding of food service within a shelter setting as well as electrical, plumbing, heating/air conditioning systems and elevator equipment.
• Knowledge on how to effectively work with diversity in the workplace and provide constructive and supportive supervision and human resources.

Position Limitations

• This individual will only commit Army resources that have been allocated or approved.
• This individual will keep the Program Director informed on all critical issues relating to his/her area of responsibility.
• This individual will adhere to all Army policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• This position is required to do light to moderate physical work.
• In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use standard building equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• The work environment for this position includes a residential environment with a low to moderate noise level.
• Must be able to work with clients that have poor social skills, suffer from mental illness, and have substance abuse problems.