What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Manager position at KESHET?
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POSITION: Facility Manager
LOCATION: Keshet Building / 799 Central Ave, Highland Park
SUPERVISOR: Chief Executive Officer
JOB STATUS: FT / Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the CEO, the Facility Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day facility needs for the Keshet community. In addition, the Facility Manager is responsible for construction and maintenance projects in conjunction with the project manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The Facility Manager will initially develop deep knowledge of Keshet programs and operations, and will focus on facility management.
- Responsible for the facilities that serve Keshet’s programs, including:
- 799 Central Keshet Facility including coordination with current property manager and other tenants
- Coordinating Keshet’s facility needs with landlord teams at facilities where Keshet leases space (ICJA and Solomon Schechter)
- Residential facilities owned and managed by third parties
- Strong in project management, security-systems, and facility maintenance.
- Management, compliance, and record keeping for statutory facility requirements.
- Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment as well as creating a physical setting that is appropriate and adequate for supporting our participants, staff, and guests.
- Support the programs in maximizing efficacy and efficiency.
- Strategize to improve the safety and quality of the program environment while maintaining cost-efficiency.
- Be knowledgeable and utilize general best practices for the efficient administration of Keshet programs.
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to mitigate the risks working with CEO, CPO, HR, Quality Assurance and any other relevant supervisory staff.
- Develop evaluation and learning tools and processes consistent with Keshet’s strategic framework and core values.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget projections for annual maintenance and improvement projects.
- Meet weekly with CEO.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Master's Degree preferred in related field
- Proven experience of project management
- Expertise of facility management
- Leadership and analytical skills
- Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative approach to operational management.
- Possess passion, humility, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and ability to self-direct.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills.
- Knowledge and experience with information technology.
- A criminal and motor vehicle record which meets company standards.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:
- Affordable healthcare plans
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k plan with employer matching contributions
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Sick Time
- PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
ABOUT KESHET
Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together.
Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
