Overview
$27.25-$34.06 HR DOE
Join our Team! We offer an excellent benefits package!
3 weeks vacation * 12 days sick leave * 13 holidays* medical * dental* vision* life insurance * LTD * AD&D * pension * 403b * catastrophic & accident ins
Bertha’s Place (62 units) and Bertha’s Place Too (29 units), are noncongregate shelters for people experiencing homelessness. The populations served are single women, couples with a female head of household, and people over 55. Bertha’s Place shelters are secure access 24-hour/7-day a week low barrier shelters with the primary goal of helping support program participants regain permanent housing.
Position Description: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, and cleanliness of both the shelter facilities. This role ensures that the building, grounds, and equipment are properly maintained to provide a safe, welcoming, and dignified environment for shelter residents, staff, and visitors. The Supervisor plans, schedules, and performs routine maintenance tasks while coordinating with contractors and managing a small facilities team as needed.
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative
Employee accomplishes this responsibility by completing the following task:
- Maintain maintenance management records, including all inventory, work order, inspection, and preventative maintenance records to CCS standards.
- Maintain strong communication with the Program Director about issues of maintenance, cleanliness and building security, and assist the Program Director in developing long term preventative and maintenance plans.
- Partners with the building owners maintenance staff to address larger maintenance projects as needed.
- Schedule and coordinate outside maintenance vendors as needed.
- Maintain and manage maintenance team schedules. Oversee work assigned to maintenance staff to ensure completeness and quality of work performed.
- Complete performance evaluations of staff; set performance goals, and keep staff fully informed of expectations.
- Contribute and participate in troubleshooting problems as they arise and suggest/initiate procedural changes as needed.
Facility Management
Employee accomplishes this responsibility by completing the following tasks:
- Oversee work order system in coordination with Program Director
- Periodically inspect work completed in units and building common areas, working with janitorial staff to ensure high quality work and tight cost control.
- Respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.
- Working with the Program Director, coordinate bids from independent contractors when appropriate, overseeing their work and delivery of services.
- Maintain janitorial and maintenance supplies. Communicate with the Program Director to order needed supplies and materials.
Maintenance Functions
Employee accomplishes this responsibility by completing the following task:
- Perform a variety of maintenance tasks such as basic plumbing, electrical and general carpentry skills.
- Assesses building damage and repairs by determining if action needed is either for the building owner’s maintenance team or if with the program’s maintenance team. Discusses with the Program Director to schedule and or coordinate maintenance needs determined.
- Understand the functions of the fire control, security systems, plumbing, electrical and other facility related systems within the building.
- Maintain maintenance records all required inspections of building systems and safety equipment.
- Ensure daily work orders are attended to and records kept.
- Respond to emergencies in the building, and be on-call after hours/weekends for emergency maintenance needs that cannot be addressed by on-site resident manager.
- Other duties as assigned
General Responsibilities
- Observe/follow guidelines on confidentiality rights of residents and respect their privacy.
- Provide crisis intervention, and refer participants in crisis to appropriate staff on site.
- Assist staff members in floor checks as needed.
- Model interpersonal and living skills for clients.
- Enforce building and program rules including ban policy.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Five (5) years prior experience in maintaining a company’s physical properties with the ability to lead and motivate others and
- Two (2) year prior supervisor experience in high-volume, deadline-oriented work environment.
- Ability to complete strenuous work for long periods of time.
- Possess and maintain a valid Washington Driver’s License, automobile insurance, reliable transportation and a safe driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional customer service aptitude.
- Must have knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical, painting, drywall repair and plumbing concepts.
- Experience working independently, prioritizing work tasks, and following through with completion of tasks.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team; Positive attitude a must.
- Dependable and highly organized; capable of taking personal initiative in a project as needed, making sure all work is completed and of high quality.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, delegate authority, and convey directives to non-English speaking staff
- Proficiency in computers and ability to learn management software.
- Ability to work within the mission and goals of Catholic Community and Housing Services.
- Pass a criminal history background check upon offer of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced carpentry.
- Project management skills.
- Experience performing maintenance tasks in multi-story building.
- Experience working with diverse populations in residential setting.
- Ability to communicate in Spanish.
- CPR / First Aid training
