JOB SUMMARY:
Organizes, monitors, supervises and assists construction/maintenance crew for the Santa Barbara area with emphasis on quality and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and train the staff responsible for facility maintenance. Work side-by-side with staff, as appropriate. Inspects work for quality.
Establish schedules and methods for providing facility maintenance services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the facility maintenance budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures; prepare cost estimates; submit justifications for equipment; monitor budget expenditures.
Maintains inventory levels and replenishes stock weekly.
Prepare documents for equipment procurement; prepare specifications and contracts for contract services.
Develop and organize preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
Coordinate construction projects, remodels, and other special projects. Oversee for quality.
Assist in the preparation of various contracts, requests for proposals, and reports.
Ensure all vendors have proof of liability insurance.
Coordinate and communicate with contractors in providing contract services.
Communicate with Property Managers regularly to keep them advised of project/facilities status.
Records data regarding work assignments, submits personnel actions, and approves timecards.
Responds to on-call emergency service, as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Materials, methods, terminology, equipment and tools used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems including those used in performing rough and finished carpentry, plumbing, heating, electrical, mechanical, and painting work.
Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Equipment, tools and materials used in facility maintenance activities.
Construction and project management principles.
Principles and practices of safety management.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as Word, Excel and MPulse.
Pertinent local, state and federal laws, ordinances, codes, and rules.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business or facilities related field plus 5 years minimum field experience in construction, maintenance supervision or equivalent combination.
Must be bilingual-English and Spanish
Must be able to pass auto insurance requirements for driving on company business
Read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
Develop cost estimates for labor, materials, supplies and equipment.
Perform the most complex maintenance duties and operate related equipment.
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy with tenants and the public.
Develop and recommend systems and procedures related to assigned operations.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to be able to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 25-50 pounds of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Performs any other duties (within the scope of job classification and employee’s skills and abilities) as defined by supervisor.
