Building Manager - Bernard Horwich Building and Delighter

What you’ll be responsible for:

You will efficiently maintain and operate the Bernard Horwich Building and Delighter properties and equipment for JFMC Facilities Corporation (the real estate arm of the Jewish Federation of Chicago) within the approved budget. This job involves maintaining and repairing property and equipment, overseeing building operations and staff, managing work orders and contracts, ensuring security, and acting as the main contact for tenants.

What you’ll be doing:

• Maintains the assigned properties, their machinery and the equipment to ensure all are in proper and satisfactory condition. Makes necessary property repairs, including heating, air conditioning systems and related components. Locations assigned are Bernard Horwich Building, Delighter Center for the Aging Well, Knapp Children Center and Cooper Children Center.
• Inspects and checks building condition on regular basis, determining need for supplies, repairs, equipment and tools.
• Provides efficient physical operation and control of all building related functions, including moving of equipment and office furniture, decorating, pest control, use and condition of parking lot, general cleaning, window washing, exterior improvements, pool related problems, and other required activities.
• Creates, maintains, schedules, and updates work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Supervises the scheduling, training, and standards of janitorial, maintenance, and other assigned staff. Prepares and maintains time and work records. Processes forms and reports related to the building operations and employee activity.
• Supervises the hiring, evaluating, and terminating of assigned employees as required. Provides program support to the agencies and supervision to agency staff as approved by Facilities Corporation policies.
• Administers contracts related to the property within signatory authority.
• Implements and monitors the security requirements for assigned properties.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for tenant(s) and provides on-call service as needed.
• Approves appropriate vouchers and invoices for payment within budget and signatory authority.
• Keeps Property Manager fully informed on all building items and keeps in close contact with building tenants on building needs and issues.
• Follows Facilities Corporation policies and procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
  • 5 years’ building maintenance and operations experience with increasing responsibility.
  • 3-5 years’ practical experience in HVAC, plumbing, electricity, boilers, pumps, etc.
  • 3 years prior management experience.
• EDUCATION: High school diploma; specialized technical education or associate degree in engineering desirable.
• SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to work with people in a cooperative spirit. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills including the ability to read, understand, and speak English. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Pool and spa certification preferred.
• PHYSICAL: Must be able to lift 50lbs, work in cramped spaces, have visual acuity, reasonable hearing, and be mobile.

What you'll love about us:

At JUF, you can be part of one of the largest non-profit social welfare institutions in Illinois. We provide food, refuge, healthcare, education, emergency assistance, and essential services to 500,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and millions of Jews around the world. We take pride in our mission and in having a work culture that fosters a sense of belonging and feels rewarding, supportive, and inclusive. We offer generous benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, professional training, tuition reimbursement, paid family leave, 22 days of paid time off, 11 sick days, and up to 21 paid holidays. The salary range for this role is $60,000-$65,000.