Facilities Lead

Lead, Facilities Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000 Must live in Long Island due to emergency calls. Facilities Lead will perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, painting, equipment maintenance, and general building repairs. This position will also assist with preventative maintenance, coordinate outside vendors when necessary, and respond to urgent building issues, including overnight emergencies. We are looking for a dependable, proactive problem-solver who can work independently, recognize what needs attention, and take initiative to get the job done. While some coordination of facilities staff and vendors is required, the primary focus of this role is hands-on facilities maintenance, repairs, and problem-solving rather than administrative management. Responsibilities Perform hands-on building maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across SJJCC facilities. Complete general repairs, including plumbing, basic electrical work, painting, carpentry, hardware replacement, and other building-related tasks within the scope of training and qualifications. Diagnose building, equipment, and system issues and determine the appropriate repair or solution. Conduct routine inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and potential problems before they become larger issues. Perform and support preventative maintenance on building systems, equipment, fixtures, and other facility components. Respond promptly to urgent facilities issues, including emergency calls outside of regular business hours and overnight. Take ownership of repair requests from identification through completion, ensuring issues are resolved properly and efficiently. Determine which repairs can be completed in-house and when a licensed contractor or outside vendor is required. Coordinate with outside vendors as needed, including explaining the issue, arranging access, monitoring progress, and confirming completion. Research and purchase necessary parts, tools, equipment, and supplies to complete repairs and maintain building operations. Assist with facilities projects, equipment installations, renovations, and building improvements. Provide hands-on support to facilities staff and assist with prioritizing work when multiple needs arise. Coordinate with the Senior Supervisor, Maintenance to address building needs that affect cleanliness, upkeep, safety, and daily operations. Communicate significant repairs, recurring issues, equipment concerns, and supply needs to the Senior Director, Facilities. Maintain organized work areas, use tools and equipment safely, and follow applicable safety procedures. Perform other facilities-related duties as needed. Qualifications · Strong experience with facilities and building repairs. · Hands-on knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, painting, and general building maintenance. · HVAC knowledge and experience strongly preferred. · Experience leading or supervising a team. · Self-starter with strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills. · Able to work independently and take ownership of work from start to finish. · Able to organize and prioritize multiple needs. · Comfortable using a computer to research and order parts and supplies. · Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Compensation details: 75000-85000 Yearly Salary PI7865df5a7219-31181-41771016