Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Manager

ORGANIZATION:

Friends of Switchpoint is a non-profit organization that has been serving individuals, families, and veterans in Utah who are experiencing poverty and homelessness since 2014.

OUR MISSION

To empower those in need by addressing the underlying cause of poverty, providing a comprehensive plan, and supporting their journey to self-sufficiency.

OUR VISION

Every individual embodies their worth and value with self-esteem, hope and abilities restored, thriving in affordable housing.

CULTURE VALUES:

• Kindness – Remember Kindness is Contagious!
• Connection – It’s why we’re here and what gives purpose & meaning to life!
• Kinship – We want you and those we serve to feel a sense of Belonging.
• Self-Worth – Treat people the way they can become w/True Value & Worth!
• Self-Reliance – Learn your role and take initiative!! We want “Fishermen”!

GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Golden Rule: To treat all people as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
• Positive Influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which individual lives are saved & improved by the positive experience of the people we influence.
• Leadership: To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing new ideas and programs to help those experiencing homelessness.
• Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
• Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.

OUR MOTTO: It Takes All of Us to end homelessness.

PURPOSE:

Maintenance Managers or Supervisors, oversee the repairs, installations and upkeep of various buildings, offices and other facilities. Their main duties include designing maintenance procedures, tracking budgets and expenses and performing inspections on different facilities to find problems and make repairs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

REGULAR TASKS

• Performs scheduled building and equipment maintenance, and repair work on Switchpoint facilities
• Performs emergency building and equipment maintenance, and repair work on Switchpoint facilities
• Installs and repairs faucets; clears clogged drains and performs other general plumbing and maintenance and installation work?
• Inspects grounds and facilities for safety hazards; reports potential problems to supervisor
• Interior painting as required
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand equipment including diagnostic tools, hand and power tools, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted on the job
• Assist with large-volume moving services between facilities
• Practice and adhere to OSHA Safe Lifting Guidelines

PERIODIC TASKS

• Assists in overseeing the work of client projects and job training/shadowing programs?(Switchpoint Staffing Agency, current clients, volunteers, etc.)
• Performs basic periodic servicing of heating and/or cooling systems including making adjustments, oiling and lubricating, cleaning filters and tightening belts
• Performs routine inspections of roofs, gutters, and drainage systems

ORGANIZATIONAL/MANAGERIAL TASKS

• Manage and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner with maintenance partners; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Coordinate with external parties on maintenance tasks not identified in position scope
• Maintain significant flexibility in daily operations and decision making
• React calmly and professionally in emergency, emotional and/or stressful situations
• Keep maintenance lists up-to-date with the front desk and report on all daily activities
• Learn and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations?
• May hire and train additional maintenance staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a maintenance manager or other managerial role
• Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, electrical repair, drywall repair, painting, etc.
• Significant flexibility in daily operations and decision making
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone and in writing?

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.?A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:?
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
• At least two years’ experience in maintenance related field
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered?

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Other certification(s) specific to functional area of assignment may be required.?
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possesses valid Utah State Driver’s License and be insurable under the company’s vehicle insurance policy
• Commitment to serving homeless families and to the mission of Switchpoint

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility to work in a standard maintenance setting and use and operate a variety of tools, power tools, equipment and machinery
• To operate a motor vehicle and drive on surface streets
• To identify mechanical issues, to identify and locate parts and repair tools/equipment
• To inspect, analyze, and diagnose problems with buildings, equipment, grounds and tools used in course of duty; strength, stamina and mobility to perform light to medium physical work
• Positions in this classification bend, reach, and climb to perform work
• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects, up to 40 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently, necessary to perform job functions

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Employees work in a variety of environments and may be exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, paint fumes, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, grease, oils, solvents, machinery with extremely hot surfaces and/or moving parts and moving objects or other vehicles at any given time??
• Employees may interact with upset staff, clients or volunteers; such as when trying to diagnose and/or resolve an equipment-related problem

COMPENSATION:

Job Type: Full time

Employees may be required to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays and participate in after-hours emergency response and on-call and callback assignments

Wage: Starting at $25/Hour

Benefits: Switchpoint offers a generous benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Paid Time Off, 401k w/ 3% Match

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.