General Role and Functions:
The Facilities Lead for Maintenance & Operations will support the day-to-day upkeep of our campus. This position will be responsible for supervising custodial functions, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Facilities Lead – Maintenance & Operations requires a proactive approach to problem-solve and dedication to maintaining a clean and functional environment for our community. This position will support multiple functions of the building operations and maintenance for the recently constructed $23 million campus, including a commercial kitchen, Alzheimer’s activity center, and support offices, along with landscape and parking areas. The Facilities Lead – Maintenance & Operations will help to ensure the campus meets the needs of the organization, provide continued support of repair and preventative maintenance of building, grounds, and equipment across campus.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
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Supervise facilities specialist, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
- Support equipment maintenance and repair activities with Director of Facilities & Property Management.
- Conduct regular facilities inspections and address maintenance emergencies promptly.
- Assist Director with forecasting operations and maintenance expenditures.
- Collaborate with leadership to support cross-departmental initiatives.
- Ensure facilities and grounds are clean and maintained according to organizational policy and procedures.
- Support tracking equipment and supply needs, including furniture, kitchen equipment, janitorial supplies, and climate controls.
- Coordinate and support moves, add-ons, and changes of activities.
- Coordinate with technicians, vendors, and contractors, along with leadership.
- Support proper implementation of security and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Communicate workplace safety precautions to staff members.
- Assist with building evacuation and other action plans.
- Support procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.
- React and solve maintenance emergencies.
- Track and ensure completion of work orders.
- Implement facility management best practices.
- Ready to deliver meals when needed.
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Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous experience in building maintenance or operations roles preferred.
- Strong leadership or management experience preferred.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Passion for learning and staying up to date on industry trends.
- Commitment to promoting the mission and values of our organization.
- Focus and determination to make an impact at Meals on Wheels San Antoino.
- Must have reliable, personal vehicle and a valid Driver’s License, good driving record, and applicable insurance coverage required by the company policy.
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Team player with the ability to work independently.
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Commitment to our mission of serving our seniors, each other, and our community to promote the dignity and independence of our clients and their needs.
Physical requirements:
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Requires weekend and evening availability, when necessary.
- Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
- Able to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time; anticipated that the person may spend several hours of each day seated at a computer.
- Ability to work in a highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines, and diverse employee population.
- Able to occasionally lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds to move office supplies or other equipment