Maintenance Supervisor

Facilities

Mission Statement:

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Southern Massachusetts with programs that provide emergency and permanent housing and help people obtain skills, jobs, housing, and services. We help people who are struggling with homelessness or are at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is a growing and dynamic social service agency with particular expertise in emergency and permanent housing, job training and placement, and prevention services for individuals and families in need. Over the next five years, our strategic focus includes an increase in affordable, permanent supportive housing, a more efficient model of care for families experiencing homelessness, commitment to an enhanced delivery model to reduce the need for shelter, and improved community relations in order to achieve these goals. Our staff are thoughtful and caring individuals who share our passion for these ideals and creative approaches to helping people improve their lives.

We offer a generous benefits package and a comprehensive orientation and training program, as well as ample opportunities for advancement for qualified individuals who show a commitment to our Mission.

Position Summary:

Essential Responsibilities:

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  Hire, train, supervise, guide and support direct reports; meet weekly with staff, assisting them in identifying areas in which growth is needed.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic reports as required by law and operating procedures.
• Maintain the privacy of all guest/program participant information in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and practices, as required by law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a social service provider.
• May access confidential guest/program participant and/or employee information only to the extent that it is necessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with those who have a need to know specific information to complete their job responsibilities.
• Encouraged and expected to report to designated management personnel, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the company’s policies and procedures on privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy.
• Maintain relationships with, and cooperate with, various community providers.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, discussions, conferences, seminars, and workshops that relate directly to the position; represent the agency when needed or requested.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the maintenance of the building, grounds, equipment, and facilities of all FBMS sites/buildings.
• Coordinate the install, move, repair, and remove equipment and utilities within the building(s).
• Maintain records on all sites to ensure timely annual maintnence of buildings and their systems.
• Collect rent, track and submit rental payments from tenants/program particpants. Prepare leases for such properties.
• Keep in compliance with and abreast of all OSHA regulations.
• Contract with and supervises all outside contractors.
• Maintain a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes all heating, air conditioning, as well as maintenance and repair of buildings, vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare annual budget and operate within that budget with regard to the expenses for production supplies, operating supplies, electricity, gas, water and sewer.
• Maintain plan for fire evacuation and disaster response. Serve as facility Emergency Response Coordinator.
• Coordinate Environmental Health and Safety Program.
• Responsible for hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Responsible for paper recycling program.
• Maintain up to date records for all state, federal, and insurance semi-annual and annual inspections.
• Ensure immediate unit turnover for 56 scattered site units in the community
• Coordinate unit turnover for 56 scattered site units in the community including interfacing with landlords for lease up, participants issues and repairs

Skills & Competencies:

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  Empathy: An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.
• Professionalism: Maintains the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, building of relationships, collaboration with co-workers, and representation of Father Bill’s & MainSpring within the organization and the community.

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  Communication: Speaks appropriately in positive and/or negative conversations with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, donors and constituents; Articulates the goals of Father Bill’s & MainSpring.

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  Record-Keeping: Routine clerical or record-keeping incidental to the essential responsibilities of the job (including, but not limited to, data entry and case file updates).

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  Job Knowledge: Possesses the practical and technical knowledge required on the job.

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  Attendance: Acceptable overall attendance record, consistently at work and on time.

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  Reliability: Relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up. Follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

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  Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and is willing to be flexible with additional duties.

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  Adherence to Policy: Follows safety and workplace expectations, regulations and processes as defined in the Employee Handbook.

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  Work Ethic: Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and adheres to the Operating Principles of Father Bill’s & MainSpring and works as part of a team toward a common goal.

Other:

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  Safety & Security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

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  Travel: Local travel may be required. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

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  Physical Demands: The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• o Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information. Average visual acuity is necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.