Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

*** Voted best place to work in Alaska 4 Years Running ***

Job summary:

The Facilities Manager will oversee all building-related activities. Being responsible to ensure all infrastructure and facilities are safe and functioning in proper working order.

Benefits:

• Insurance
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short Term Disability
• 401K with 3% match
• Paid Time Off 
• Continuing Education Stipend
  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field or three (3) years of experience as facilities manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in facilities management best practices
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive plans
• Ability to:
  • Pass a drug screening and State of Alaska background check
  • Qualify for SFA commercial automobile insurance

Preferred:

• Excellent leadership skills with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team

Skills required:

• Knowledge of basic project management including budgeting and expensing principles
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
• Punctuality and consistent reliability in reporting to work
• Ability to:
  • Lead a team of custodial and facilities maintenance professionals
  • Represent the mission and values of Set Free Alaska to the staff and community
  • Make leadership decisions within the scope of responsibilities as set forth in Set Free Alaska’s policies and procedures
• Basic computer skills and fluid use of communication tools

Job responsibilities:

• Hire, evaluate and supervise staff including, but not limited to: performance monitoring, assistance in developing growth goals, training…
• Own the day-to-day operations and oversight of facilities, equipment, and supplies, ensuring buildings are safe, functional, well-maintained, and compliant with health and safety standards, including hands-on support when needed
• Provide oversight of facility projects, including assessing needs, obtaining and evaluating bids, determining when work should be handled internally or referred to qualified contractors, and ensuring work is completed appropriately
• Oversee agency-wide safety drills and ensure they are scheduled, completed, and documented in accordance with established requirements
• Inspect buildings, structures, and building systems to identify maintenance, repair, safety, and renovation needs and determine appropriate priorities
• Review facility expenses, including maintenance and supplies, and identify opportunities to control costs while maintaining safe and functional facilities
• Oversee facility operations and services, including parking, waste disposal, building security, access, and other essential facility functions
• Provide health and safety guidance and ensure facilities operations comply with applicable regulatory requirements
• Facilitate, conduct, and document Safety Committee meetings and follow through on identified facility and safety needs
• Schedule, manage, and participate in the facilities on-call rotation, responding to issues, triaging problems, and coordinating appropriate internal or external resources as needed
• Travel to various Set Free facilities (up to 40% travel expectation)