FACILITIES MANAGER

Position Summary The Facilities Manager position requires a “hands-on” person to perform facility maintenance projects including but not limited to painting, plumbing, door hardware repairs and adjustments. S/he will oversee building systems contracts and maintenance including HVAC, plumbing and electrical, landscaping, and janitorial. S/he will work with the facilities team to maintain a problem free work environment. S/he will also be responsible for ensuring that facilities are in compliance with the local, state and federal applicable codes, regulations, and standards pertaining to operations. Essential Functions Prepares annual maintenance budget for review by YFC local board. Manages the Buildings, Grounds, and Systems to ensure a well running, problem free building for employees, guests and visitors. Systems include Visitor Management Solution, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Life Safety Systems, Security Systems, Emergency Generator, Roofs, Roof Gutters, Exterior Lighting, Parking Lot areas, exterior painting, pest management, trees / landscaping, windows, etc. Maintains good working relationships with vendors and contractors. Conducts inspections of Buildings and Grounds. Sources price quotes for Labor, Materials, Replacement Parts, for all Facilities Maintenance and Repair Projects. Manages inventory and purchase of electrical and lighting supplies, kitchen equipment and appliances, and tools and equipment necessary to run and maintain the facilities. Performs hands on tasks that include maintenance and repair of doors/door hardware, rudimentary electrical repair (lamps, sockets), office installations, basic carpentry, replacing water filters. Manages maintenance contracts for landscaping, HVAC systems, Life Safety Systems, Elevators, Copiers / Printers, Document Shredding, Janitorial Issues and stores keys. Ensures delivery of outgoing mail to courier or post office. Maintains administrative processes for the facilities role. Negotiates and manages contracts with food vendors. Manages Waste Management and Recycling Program. Supports Information Technology team by helping end users resolve problems with computer hardware, peripherals and communication devices. Helps facilitate all staff meetings by setting up and running the technology and systems required for meetings. Spiritual Responsibilities Because the overriding religious purpose and mission of Youth for Christ USA is to communicate and introduce the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people and their families, and in that regard to make, educate and encourage life-long disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is very important that you as an employee in the movement of Youth for Christ be recognized as an associate minister of the Gospel. As an employee of Youth for Christ and an associate minister of the Gospel, YFC expects all employees to: Seek God’s guidance and wisdom, through prayer and meditation, for the organization as a whole as well as for specific ministry initiatives. Participate and lead regular times of prayer, devotion and worship as a regular aspect of your role within YFC. Teach and preach from the Holy Bible at YFC staff meetings, conferences, camps and events. Model empathy, humility and care for all people. This includes promoting equity and inclusion in word and in the practice of faith expression. YFC employees will have an opportunity to be commissioned or licensed as a minister of the Gospel through the established Youth for Christ process, and/or ordained by an outside body recognized by Youth for Christ. Position Requirements Knowledge & Skills Demonstrated ability to work and communicate professionally, verbally, and in written form with internal and external customers. Demonstrated customer service excellence Experience using tools and performing general repairs and maintenance. Experience in vendor management/performance and negotiation of contracts, including analyzing of RFPs and vendor bids to establish best course of action. Experience with vendor management and contracts. Hands on experience performing minor repairs and maintenance such as paint, door hardware, light carpentry work, HVAC, and plumbing. Ability to track expenses and work with a budget. I.T. helpdesk tier 1 requirements Must be available to be on-call after hours to respond to emergency situations. Must be able to work independently and exhibit initiative to solve problems, including tracking situations until appropriate resolution is achieved. Must have car and Valid CA drivers’ license. Willing To Demonstrate And/or Possesses The Following Ability to humbly serve and honor others even in difficult situations with prayer, consistency, transparency, and resilience. (Enduring Humility). Demonstrates proper reliance on God, others, and self through generous giving of time and skills, by collaboratively incorporating others’ ideas, welcoming candid input, recognizing others’ need for grace and extending forgiveness and empathy. (Relentless Trust). Prioritizes others’ needs for a missional outcome, characterized by joy, with active listening and problem-solving skills, while encouraging and empowering fellow believers. (Joyful Camaraderie). Trusts God with new approaches and changes, and communicates needs and limits with emotional intelligence, while seeking confidence and wisdom in Christ. (Courageous Faithfulness) Seeks authentic Christ-Centered relationships with people of various backgrounds, fosters an inviting environment and empowers historically marginalized groups and indigenous populations (within the local context), through active listening, inclusion, advocacy for those who are vulnerable and respect of others’ experiences. (Kingdom Inspired Diversity). Credentials Required & Preferred Education Must be High school graduate; Some college preferred; comprehensive documented knowledge of methods and techniques of the trade (facilities, maintenance, safety, etc.) Minimum 2 years progressively responsible experience in related field, i.e., building and facilities management/or facilities management, residential or commercial construction, general contracting (additional education may be substituted for some experience). Comprehensive knowledge of methods and techniques of the trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.) is essential. Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Fundraising Responsibilities All YFC employees are expected to regularly and actively participate in faithful activities that advance the stewardship functions of YFC/USA. These activities will include—but are not limited to— extending invitations to fund raising events, recruiting personal circle of influence/YFC donor contacts, sending letters, handwritten notes, personal calls, and personally ministering to donor contacts EEO Statement Youth For Christ (YFC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or other unlawful discriminatory characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. YFC is classified as an Association of Churches and as such our hiring practices reflect that designation. As a religious nonprofit organization, YFC incorporates within each leader role, the requirement to model, teach, share and live the faith. The relationship between YFC’s mission and each of its leaders is its lifeblood and as such does at all times and in all instances reserve the right to make employment decisions based upon a person’s religious beliefs, personal character and lifestyle consistent with our understanding of the Bible or with our overall goals and requirements for Christian ministry. We seek to create a workplace that is intentional about Kingdom Inspired Diversity. Our commitment to our employees extends to their opportunities for growth, development, promotion, training and compensation. We will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr