Director of Facilities

New England Center and Home for Veterans -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

$105,000 - $120,000 a year

Qualifications

Fire safety
OSHA
Experience working with the veteran population
Building systems troubleshooting
Team leadership
Facilities fire safety systems
Electrical systems facility management
Bachelor's degree
Computer skills
Power tools
Electrical maintenance
Cross-functional collaboration
General management
Mechanical knowledge
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Position Title: Director, Facilities

Department: Operations
Supervisor: Vice President, Operations and Facilities

Supervises: Facilities, Maintenance Manager and Custodial Manager

Exemption: Exempt
Pay Range: $105k-120k

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the overall management of the Center’s physical facilities, including maintenance management, building mechanical systems, housekeeping and facility/renovation, capital planning and related projects. This role will be responsible to enhance and maintain the overall look, feel, cleanliness and continuity of décor throughout the Center’s facilities.

Job Responsibilities

Understand, support and promote the Mission of the Center
Responsible for overall facility maintenance for primary location in Boston and multiple properties in Merrimack Valley. Properties include residential, administrative, and supportive housing program spaces.
Ability to evaluate infrastructure needs and develop corresponding capital budgets.
Lead, direct, guide, mentor, and train Facility and Housekeeping personnel
Provide leadership and oversight for the maintenance and housekeeping teams; promoting a collegial collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and customer service
Oversee all preventative and emergency maintenance of facility and equipment, including HVAC, elevators, life/safety equipment, and other appropriate equipment
Implement strategies for continuous improvement of Center infrastructure and systems
Develop and implement policies and procedures related to the building facility systems
Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for all building systems and equipment
Oversee the management of electronic maintenance software to include work order request, preventative maintenance schedules, permits, licensing (e.g. elevators, kitchen, occupancy, fire, etc.) process of other electronic documents (Docusign / Paycom) as required to fulfill responsibilities
Ensure building facility complies with all Federal, State and local laws, including local inspectional codes and regulations
Work closely with the Director of Operations regarding safety and security issues.
Work closely with Finance and Property Management on related property items
Other duties as may be assigned and requested

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in relevant industry
Ten plus years of experience managing a comprehensive facility or similar experience
Understanding and experience with building systems including HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinklers, Life/Safety
Five years team management and senior leadership
Strong communication skills
Experience with, or strong knowledge of military culture and Veteran population,

Essential Functions

Strong leadership, managerial and organizational skills.
Proficiency with all building facility systems
Strong ability to collaborate with team, other internal programs and departments and external partners, contractors or other officials

Walk nine flights of stairs and roof top areas.
Ability to stoop, crawl, use fine-finger manipulation, and perceive depth
Lift or move 50 pounds

Be familiar with all power tools and adhere to OSHA safety regulations
Possess computer skills sufficient for appropriate record keeping and communication

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