DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE Position Available In South Central Connecticut, Connecticut

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE

The Children s Center of Hamden Inc Hamden, CT Job Details Full-time $60,000 – $70,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Heavy lifting High school diploma or GED Trade school Senior level Leadership Communication skills Employee evaluation Full Job Description

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for managing and directing the Maintenance Department. Duties entail supervising the maintenance staff and handling the daily overall operations of the facilities. The Director will work with all departments at The Children’s Center of Hamden and will deal regularly with various vendors and outside contractors. The Director of Maintenance will make decisions regarding the daily functioning of the department and will obtain approval for major operational changes and financial expenditure. This individual shall be aware of and sensitive to the cultural diversity of the client population. The Director of Maintenance reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

POSITION STATUS

: Exempt

TECHNOLOGIES

: ADP (Timecard and Training System) Accountable and responsible for the following results: Proactively manage all aspects of facilities including maintenance, custodial, and security services. Responsible for overall management of the maintenance department, including the hiring, training, scheduling and performance evaluation of staff. Effectively manages union staff by understanding the terms and processes set forth in the collective bargaining agreement. Inspect campus daily to ensure facilities are maintained to standard. Oversee the functionality, comfort, safety and efficiency of the facilities. Effectively maintains agency work order system. Develops strong relationships with outside contractors for regular maintenance and service contracts. Manage facilities budgets, including forecasting and approving maintenance expenses. Ensure cost-effectiveness of vendor services and supplies. Prepare monthly reports for department leaders and management. Oversee and ensures maintenance of grounds, lawn care, and snow removal. Develop and monitor policies and strategies to provide ongoing assessment and maintenance of a safe environment for youth and families served in program. Implements and maintains ongoing safety and security checks of equipment and regularly attends safety committee meetings. Responsible for ensuring that tools, machinery, and equipment are properly secure when not in use and not accessible to youth. Maintains all required agency mandatory training. Maintains appropriate personal boundaries with young people and families served at The Children’s Center of Hamden. Adheres to The Children’s Center of Hamden’s Boundary Code of Ethics. Is aware of the Policy and Procedure Manuals and can access information as needed. Demonstrates effort to promote the agency Inclusion Policy by: Identifying inequities and biases and appropriately raising concerns. Interacting with others respectfully. Respecting the experiences of individuals who do not share your race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or any other relevant quality. Maintains care, welfare, safety, and security of the children by reporting conditions which are or could be considered safety hazards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; working knowledge of general maintenance trades; licensing preferred. Ability to effectively supervise and manage a group of employees.

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS

High School or Trade School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following essential job functions: Light lifting ( 50 lbs) Bending Climbing Talking Driving Repetitive Motion Push/Pulling Other, specify: Must be able to perform overhead work while standing on a stepladder. Must be able to stair climb without a heart rate exceeding 90% maximum heart rate at any time. The work environment is primarily representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Potential exposure to waste and bodily fluids Potential allergenic and/or irritant conditions

CORE COMPETENCIES

Behavior and skills employees are expected to demonstrate to carry out the mission and goals.

Values/Ethics:

Ability to act with integrity and respect in personal and organizational practices, treating all people equitably including respecting professional, ethical and people values.

Communication:

Ability to write and speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings; can get messages across that have the desired effect.

Conflict Resolution:

Facilitating the prevention and/or resolution of conflict while preserving working relationships while maintaining composure.

Organization:

Ability to manage multiple projects; determine project urgency, uses goals to guide actions; organizes and schedules task effectively.

Teamwork:

Readily sharing information, knowledge, and personal strengths. Seek to understand and build on differing perspectives of others to enhance team efficiency and quality outcomes.

Computer:

Ability to use computers and other forms of technology. Ability to learn required office software products.

Decision Making/Decisiveness:

Making and taking responsibility for and demonstrating commitment to appropriate decisions in a timely manner. Ensuring that decisions are made based on policies, rules and organizational directives and solving emerging problems.

Leadership:

Creating a working environment that promotes and encourages team members’ participation to attain common and individual objectives. Leading by example.

Project Management:

The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.

Strategic Thinking:

Innovating through analysis of issues and trends and how these link to responsibilities, capabilities, and potential of the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.