Central Union Mission seeks Facility Maintenance Director - $65k to $70k/year

POSITION TITLE: Facility Maintenance Director

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

STATUS: Full-time, regular

LOCATION: Washington, DC

SALARY: $65,000-70,000

Summary: The Facility Maintenance Director is an essential management and hands-on position responsible for all aspects of building operations and maintenance to ensure the proper level of service for staff and guests. The person in this role is both a supervisor and hands-on in the fulfillment of physical plant needs. The person in this role collaborates with staff to ensure smooth operations and supervises staff who manage maintenance.

Responsibilities:

70% Building Maintenance & Operations

  • Direct responsibility and proactive oversight of all day-to-day physical plant operations and cleaning (primarily at the shelter facility, but may also provide support to other locations)

    1. Supervise groundskeeping and janitorial staff.

    2. Mindfulness to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and potential hazards, or warning signs are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

    3. Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of HVAC units and interact with repair vendors

    4. Performing quality checks on HVAC, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical and chemical supply systems

    5. Personally provide basic carpentry, drywall, painting, electrical, plumbing and other repairs or installation. Proven handyman skills required.

    6. Manage supply inventory, place orders and coordinate deliveries from vendors and suppliers

    7. In coordination with the COO, maintain records of repairs and preventive maintenance, including development and responsibility for maintenance calendar.

    8. Assist COO to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to building/facilities

    9. Train junior staff or trainees, as needed.

    10. Participate in cleaning and landscaping activities when necessary.

    11. Supervise laundry operations and manage the attendant staffer

    12. Supervise maintenance/janitorial staff member

30% Building and related Services

  • Assist COO with overseeing security systems

  • Accurate review, tracking, approval of invoices

  • Assist the COO to coordinate inspections of fire and security alarm systems, fire extinguishers, emergency generators, elevators, and other building systems, as required.

  • Participate in emergency preparedness and response planning and drills related to building infrastructure (e.g. fire, power outages, floods, HVAC failures).

  • Assist other departments with setting up and taking down furniture for special events

  • Provide rotating on-call coverage for after-hours issues

  • Other duties as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

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