Facilities and Operations Supervisor at West Haven Community House – West Haven, Connecticut

The West Haven Community House is seeking to hire:

FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

Preferred applicant would possess electrical, HVAC, security, heating/plumbing maintenance and sufficient computer skills including knowledge of apps.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Facilities and Operations Supervisor works with the Executive Financial Officer and other members of the Executive team to administer the agency and is primarily responsible for the management of internal agency operations and systems, including but not limited to building and grounds conditions and use, transportation purchases, and maintenance operations. Writes grants and obtains estimates for facility improvements as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains contractor bids/estimates to complete work order requests for maintenance, repair or renovation that require more resources than are available in house and will forward estimates to supervisor for approval.

Works with the Executive Team, as appropriate, to assist with grant writing, complete required documentation at the local, state and federal level in areas including but not limited to Fire Marshall, Dept of Health, DDS, OEC, etc.

Oversees the hiring, onboarding, training, evaluation and oversight of the maintenance department.

In collaboration with the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Directors, oversees the repairs, maintenance and construction at all facilities owned/leased or operated by the agency to ensure a safe and healthy environment

Finds and obtains contracts with outside vendors utilized for facility & equipment maintenance

Attends safety committee meetings to support the HR Department in areas of concern.

Stays informed on updated maintenance technologies to improve existing systems and makes recommendations to supervisor.

In conjunction with administrative team, coordinates and/or supervises special volunteer projects such as Day of Caring, college and high school group events.

Oversees WHCH site locations to make sure all repairs are completed in a timely manager from the maintenance ledger.

Coordinates with Program Directors to meet all maintenance project needs of their programs.

On-call for building emergencies and responds when needed.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt