Facilities Coordinator in Nashville, Tennessee at Monroe Harding

About Monroe Harding:

Since 1893, Monroe Harding has continually adapted to meet the needs of children who are in, or transitioning out of state custody, caring for more than 16,000 children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. Today, we are a healing community for youth and families as they move beyond trauma to experience hope. We are meeting this mission through four key programs serving young people who are currently in or are transitioning from the foster care system: Foster Care, Supportive Housing, Education & Career Readiness, and Therapy & Healing.

Our Values:

• Optimism: We celebrate and encourage the good in each other. We create an environment in which people can have fun, express gratitude, feel uplifted, explore their passions, and increase their resiliency.
• Inclusion: Through a lens of respect, we advocate for our families, our youth, and each other by creating a sense of belonging, understanding, and value for the uniqueness of each individual.
• Curiosity: We are committed to creating a learning environment that seeks knowledge, looks to the future, and goes beyond the status quo.
• Personal Accountability: We empower one another to be our best selves. By showing up, listening, and providing thoughtful feedback, we create a culture that allows for self-care.
• Collaboration: We believe that people who are committed to open communication, a willingness to help, and working together as a team, create a safe environment and a culture of excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facilities Coordinator will ensure safe and functional environments for residents and staff by managing, scheduling, and performing building repairs, preventative maintenance, and vendor services. This role involves handling work orders, repairing facilities, maintaining exterior grounds, and complying with safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Receive, prioritize, and solve maintenance requests on a daily basis
• Routinely inspect the property, buildings, equipment, and vehicles to note any necessary repairs or maintenance
• Perform repairs and routine maintenance on the agency's vehicles, equipment, property, and buildings
• Provide input concerning areas of risk management and safety
• In coordination with MH landlords, coordinate repairs with outside vendors with the approval of the VP of Finance & Administration
• Ensure the safe operating condition of all fire and safety equipment
• Ensure facility security
• General custodial duties
• Maintain outdoor areas, assisting with landscaping tasks as needed
• Maintain furnishings and equipment inventory according to MH and funder requirements
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION – High school diploma or equivalent
• SKILLS –

- Have general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, vehicle maintenance, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, and groundskeeping

- Working knowledge of invoices and product receiving

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Good people skills

- High attention to detail with strong follow-through and accountability

- Work independently with a high degree of initiative and have an excellent attendance record

• EXPERIENCE – Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field; Non-profit experience a plus
• CONFIDENTIALITY – Ability to manage sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner

WORK SCHEDULE & HOURS:

This position works 40 hours each week, typically Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours for emergencies.