Facilities Manager

The Salvation Army - Augusta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Augusta, GA

10,001+ employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and cleanliness of all facilities within the Augusta Command of The Salvation Army. This includes managing various locations such as Family Stores, the Donation Center, the Kroc Center, First Stop, and the Center of Hope. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing staff, and maintaining high standards of facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper orientation to all new employees
• Schedules and facilitates weekly staff meetings
• Stimulates development of professional standards among staff
• Maintains departmental personnel files
• Processes and tracks vacation, personal and sick time of staff
• Evaluates employee's performance utilizing The Salvation Army review procedures
• Makes recommendations for promotions and raises when appropriate
• Provides discipline as needed according to established Salvation Army disciplinary procedures
• Maintains high morale between staff and other employees
• Maintains the security and safety systems and equipment
• Assists in specifying, obtaining and accepting bids for additional work from outside contractors
• Assists Operations Director with special projects relating to the oversight of renovations and construction
• Obtains competitive pricing and subsequent purchase of all maintenance and janitorial supplies
• Participates in indoor environmental quality studies and measurements
• Provides maintenance support to other agency facilities
• Determines current and future needs and develops written policies concerning the operation and management of the facilities
• Serves as liaison and researcher for information concerning building codes and regulations
• Assists in planning the budget
• Participates in safety programs to improve and control injury
• Implements and follows Lead Existing Building Certification Program
• Manages the janitorial function
• Attends TSA Quarterly staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Ensures the property is in compliance with City Codes
• Directs and inspects contract services to verify adherence to specifications
• Monitors energy consumption and seeks to improve conservation techniques
• Oversees pest control programs of all facilities
• Oversees the daily operation of commercial laundry equipment
• Oversees the maintenance and operation of the security system
• Oversees the study, integration and operation of a Fire Prevention and Control Program
• Develops and implements a plan for preventative maintenance and maintenance controls
• Oversees and manages basic housekeeping and janitorial functions
• Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the Augusta Command
• Manages resources and people processes

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university or a two-year degree from an accredited technical or vocational school with a maintenance and/or data processing emphasis
• Three years' experience in facility maintenance operations and staff supervision
• Valid State Driver's license and DOT certification
• Forklift certification preferred
• Possess tools used in maintenance and repair categories

Nice-to-haves

• Air Conditioning Small Appliance Certification
• Air-Conditioning High-Pressure Certification
• Low Temperature Refrigeration and Ice Making
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Energy Conservation
• Sanitation
• Electrical, Commercial and Residential-Local Code
• Plumbing-Local Code
• Auxiliary and Kitchen appliances and equipment
• Housekeeping
• Laundry Machinery and equipment
• Safety and Loss Control
• Preventative Maintenance
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Janitorial
• Competitive Bidding
• Contracts Negotiation
• Budgeting
• Supervision/Management

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance