Facilities Lead at Gift of Life Donor Program – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who We Are:

Gift of Life Donor Program, the non-profit agency serving eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. We are responsible for recovering organs and tissues used in lifesaving and life-enhancing transplants.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Lead oversees the physical plant and environment of the Gift of Life entities 24-7 to support the mission of Gift of Life, create an optimal atmosphere for staff, volunteers, and visitors, to minimize business interruption, and to improve efficiency. They will play a major role in direct operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of the organization’s physical plant and equipment.

What We Want for a Facilities Lead:

An eager, passionate, skilled, committed self-starter with a minimum of seven years commercial real estate building maintenance experience coupled with strong relationship building skills and experience working well with outside contractors. Be able to assess an issue and get it fixed either directly or through outside vendors.

What’s in it for you?

• Outstanding benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance; tuition assistance, and employer matched 403(b) up to 11%
• Opportunity to work with welcoming, inclusive co-workers.
• Potential for career growth

Some of the requirements for the Facilities Lead include but are not limited to:

• Minimum of three years commercial real estate building maintenance experience including
  1. Plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry
  2. Medical office building and hospitality setting maintenance experience a strong plus.
  3. HVAC certification preferred with experience using computer run HVAC control systems.
  4. Knowledge and experience with low pressure steam boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning, generators, plumbing, electrical systems, blueprint reading, security systems and equipment maintenance.
  5. Basic MS Office suite skills
• Tools, transportation, and availability for 24-hour 365 days a year for emergency on-call response
• Knowledgeable in building codes and safety regulations
• Ability to push, pull and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be able to distinguish colors

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Liaison with Facilities Management company, contractors and consultants and ensure accountability from third parties (Housekeeping, Security, HVAC, Plumbing, Landscaping)

1. Ensure appropriate staffing levels/resource commitments are available to Gift of Life and provide day to day oversight.

• Maintain an effective, timely and quality Preventive Maintenance program for all properties.
  1. Prepare and adhere to a budget for facilities.
• Perform direct troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs including general plumbing, carpentry, drywall, paint, HVAC, and other building issues.
  1. Monitor nearby construction and utilities work for impact on Gift of Life.
• Triage and address building emergencies
  1. Ensure 24/7 response time to building emergencies so GLDP facilities are always operational.
• Identify need for and assist with special projects for the GOL properties effectively addressing the needs of departments and tenants regarding special events.
• Participate effectively as a team member on special projects and oversee and guide the Facilities Technician.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity in our workplace.