Director of Facilities
About the Organization
Mission: To prevent and break the cycle of homelessness.
Our Aspiration:
To be the most effective and respected resource in the region preventing and breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Our Values:
- Treating others with dignity;
- Building collaborative relationships;
- Empowering people
Our Core Strategy:
- Pursuing evidence-based approaches to address the root causes of homelessness.
- Meeting people where they are by providing essential needs while engaging clients in a transformative process to reach their fullest potential
- Providing all the resources and support someone needs to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness; an
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with our clients and partners to provide the best support possible.
*Families in Transition is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
About the Job
At Families in Transition, we're on a mission to prevent and break the cycle of homelessness. Our values are to treat others with dignity, build collaborative relationships, and empower people.
We deliver comprehensive services to people in need through housing, emergency shelter, substance use treatment, and food programs.
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Director of Facilities, reporting to the VP of Properties and Housing Development.
Job Summary:
The Director of Facilities is responsible for the planning, communication, facilitation, oversight, and coordination of the cleaning, preventive maintenance, repairs, improvements, and presentation of all buildings and grounds. They will oversee Families in Transition’s facilities team and will ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the operations of all facilities department including staff, contractors, and vendors.
- Develops and coordinates written proposals and other purchasing service contract agreement specifications for the facilities department.
- Participates in short- and long-term budget development, identifies facility operation expenses and equipment needs.
- Oversees and directs all building operations, including repairs, refurbishments, and the maintenance of mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing and waste management systems.
- Conducts regular business inspections for safety, cleaning standards, procedure compliance. Coordinates inspections with insurance companies, Fire Department representatives, and Health & Safety Officials.
- Works closely with state and local inspectors on all requirements for recertifications, fire code requirements, elevator inspections, boiler inspections, and safety testing.
- Ensure compliance with all government property regulations and environmental, health, and security standards.
- Develops and works in close partnerships with program directors of housing services and property management to ensure program compliance. Participates in vacancy meetings and property development conversations.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Requirements (Education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses):
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent.
- 5+ years' experience in a facilities/property management position.
- Strong understanding of warehouse control systems.
- Able to read and understand complex electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner.
- Knowledge of environmental and safety rules, regulations and policies.
- Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, vendors, and contacts.
- Excellent project management skills.