Interim Facilities Director

Consult; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired seeks a Facilities Supervisor to oversee Building & Grounds, Security, Drivers, and Front Desk staff at our Chicago campuses. You will supervise day‑to‑day maintenance, coordinate preventive maintenance, manage inventory, and assist with budget planning for major repairs.

Local travel 5-10% and a strong commitment to safety and accessibility are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Vocational training or specialized skills certification in relevant areas required; building engineering experience preferred.
• Dependability, self-initiative, and organizational skills required.
• At least 5 years of previous maintenance experience required.
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience required.
• Ability to analyze tasks and direct the work of others required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to monitor and maintain records and inventory.
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates Building & Grounds staff and other listed personnel.
• Develops, implements, and oversees a work schedule of maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Maintains schedules for mechanical inspections and preventative maintenance; keeps records.
• Reports major repairs needs for budget consideration.
• Assists with recruitment and selection of staff; provides supervision and evaluations.
• Monitors inventory and re-orders supplies; procures materials for projects.
• Keeps exterior areas neat and safe; maintains landscaping and walkways.
• Regulates HVAC systems to balance comfort and energy use.
• Checks exit doors and panic hardware; ensures doors are secured.
• Opens/closes building; manages alarms and lighting.

Skills

Dependability

Self-initiative

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Analytical thinking

Safety compliance

Task analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

Supervises and coordinates the work of employees engaged in cleaning and maintaining agency buildings (1850 campus and Glenview), grounds, furniture, equipment, and mechanicals to ensure a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS:

This position holds direct supervisory responsibility over all members of Building & Grounds, Security, Drivers, Front Desk Personnel, outside contractors (cleaning crew & parking lot security)

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Local driving 5-10%

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Building and Grounds:

• Inspects and supervises work done by Building & Grounds staff;
• Develops, implements, and oversees a work schedule of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair to provide for efficient coverage and minimal overtime;
• Maintains a regular schedule of all mechanical inspections and servicing needed, as well as preventative maintenance activities; keeps records of all inspections and key maintenance activities;
• Projects and reports need for major repairs to supervisor for inclusion in the annual budget;
• Assists with recruitment and selection of Building & Grounds staff; provides daily supervision and prepares evaluations and goals for assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, firing, training, advancement, promotion, or other changes of status;
• Monitors inventory and re-orders supplies; may pick up hardware and materials for special projects;
• Keeps exterior of building, including sidewalks, garden, patio, and dog walk, neat and clean at all times; services turf, plants, and trees in a manner appropriate to weather conditions; assures that sidewalks, entrances, steps and other areas are safe during periods when rain, ice, and snow present a hazard;
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems to provide proper temperatures and to insure economical use of fuel, water and electricity;
• Checks daily to ensure that all designated exit doors and panic hardware are functioning properly, and all other exit doors are secured;
• Opens building, turns off burglar alarm and makes sure all lights are turned on and all appropriate exterior doors and gates are unlocked.
• Closes the building, making sure that all offices are secured, lights are turned off, and alarm is set; checks all rooms for electrical appliances that may have been left on;
• Performs routine painting;
• Performs troubleshooting and simple problem solving with electrical and plumbing systems; makes recommendations to supervisor when outside technicians are necessary;
• Trains others to use equipment properly and safely, including industrial vacuum cleaner, floor scrubber and sweeper, polisher, snow blower, snow plows, and others as appropriate to the task;
• Performs all duties with an attitude of safety and consideration for people with visual impairments;
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred;
• Valid driver's license required
• Vocational training or specialized skills certification in relevant areas required; building engineering experience preferred;
• Dependability, self-initiative, and organizational skills required;
• At least 5 years of previous maintenance experience required;
• Previous supervisory and leadership experience required;
• Ability to analyze tasks and direct the work of others required;
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Strong understanding of applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements and other related safety policies and best practices;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to monitor and maintain records and inventory;
• Commitment to our mission of providing opportunities for people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf-blind, or multi-disabled is essential.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer in full compliance with local, state, and federal Civil Rights &
affirmative Action laws. The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired maintains a strong policy of accommodation and a consistent practice of employing qualified individuals with disabilities. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service.