What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Manager position at Distinction LLC?
About Distinction LLC
Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven to fill vacant positions beginning April 1, 2025.
Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.
About the role
Responsible for the supervision of the maintenance department in compliance with government and management directives, regulations, and laws.
What you'll do
- Plan, coordinate, and manage the administrative and maintenance services of the department.
- Monitor daily productivity of staff members to reduce inefficiencies and maximize task completion.
- Conduct regular inspection of buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure proper repair, facility improvement, and preventive maintenance for compliance with program requirements and safety/building codes.
- Assess internal controls to safeguard all Facilities Maintenance department equipment, tools, and supplies, making improvements where necessary.
- Perform maintenance and custodial tasks on buildings, grounds and equipment as needed.
- Maintain an effective work order system.
- Coordinate with other center staff to determine maintenance needs.
- Effective oversight of all service and maintenance related subcontracts to ensure completeness of projects, Center and contractor progress, needs and modifications.
- Engage in all CRA projects through inception to include scope of work, bid review process, contract execution and completion including DOL approval.
- Prepare and maintain appropriate management records such as equipment inventory, building systems descriptions, and preventive maintenance checks.
- Provide an effective transportation program that responds to needs of the students.
- Manage GSA fleet on Center, evaluate Center vehicle needs, submit GSA reports on time to GSA, and develop an accountability system to ensure all GSA vehicles are in safe operating condition.
- Ensure staff complete GSA transportation paperwork and have a system that all vehicles are inspected when they are returned to Center.
- Ensure all vehicle interiors and exteriors are always clean and ready for use.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements.
- Two years related experience preferred.
- Experience working with youth and excellent written/verbal communication skills also required.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
