Facilities Manager

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Title: Facilities Manager

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Asset Management

La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. We provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities. Our mission and service philosophy are to impact the social issues of homelessness at the individual and community levels.

Job Summary

As a Facilities Manager at La Casa Norte (LCN), you will play a crucial role in our mission to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. You will oversee LCN facilities and ground maintenance, provide management and oversight of daily operations, and ensure continuity, safety, and consistency. Key responsibilities include vendor and contract management, task scheduling, and managing a team of three to meet facility needs. This is a full-time exempt position working Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the capacity to flex time, occasional weekend hours for special events, and on-call responsibilities. It is an on-site position.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Building maintenance and management

Efficiently oversee the preventive maintenance of assets, inventory tracking, and management.
Ensure the safety and cleanliness of all LCN facilities, both inside and outside, including offices, conference rooms, parking lots, and outdoor spaces
Plan and supervise internal facilities tasks, including HVAC filter replacements, repairs, painting, commercial kitchen hood upkeep, laundry equipment maintenance, grease trap, pest management, and all other building upkeep tasks.
Oversee the coordination of facilities operations, encompassing maintenance and repairs, space allocation, parking, and office relocation.
Prepare all facilities for changing weather conditions and adjust the facilities team duties accordingly.
Coordinate with managers for donation pick-up and deliveries.
Ensure the readiness of Pierce House, Solid Ground units, or rooms for incoming occupants as required.

Safety and Compliance

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
Arrange regular inspections with licensed vendors at LCN facilities, including elevators, balconies, HVAC systems, boilers (pressure vessels), fire extinguishers, smoke/carbon monoxide, fire safety building codes, grease traps, roofing, landscaping, and city inspections. Identify environmental issues as well.
Coordinate a fire drill every six (6) months.
Train management on security cameras and review footage for incidents as needed.
Inspect building structures routinely to determine the need for repairs or renovations. Leadership and supervision
Act as the first point of contact for urgent facility needs.
Lead and manage facilities team, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, task assignment, scheduling, timecard management, and PTO approval.
Stay up to date with building code requirements through workshops and training.

Budget management/procurement

Work with the Facilities and Asset Management Director to budget for facility needs.
Submit a monthly credit card facilities expense report.
Work with vendors and contractors to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.

Information technology

Act as the liaison for addressing and coordinating IT-related issues, collaborating with third-party IT service providers. This includes establishing technology requirements for new hires and managing the deactivation of tech resources upon employee termination.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet proficiency, and fundamental computer skills required.
Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance coverage, and daily access to a reliable vehicle.
Experience working with youth experiencing homelessness, families, and individuals is desired.
Willingness to embrace a diverse environment regarding race, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and gender.
Ability to work independently and manage a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Availability to work flexible hours as needed, with regular and consistent attendance.
Desire, creativity, and flexibility to work in a fast-growing nonprofit.
Ability to lift/move 50-70 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, national origin, or disability. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, lift and/or move up to 50-70 pounds.