Facilities Manager

The San Diego Rescue Mission is built on beliefs that speak to the heart. We believe this is more than a job, that it's a calling to love our neighbors and those in need the way that Jesus would. In our programs, we create a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation while ensuring that our building is a safe haven for men, women and children who have experienced homelessness.

The facilities Manager reports to the Director of Facilities and supervises the facilities maintenance technicians and the associated service board, the preventive maintenance program as well as oversees miscellaneous outside vendors contracted for repair. Maintains the security of the maintenance shop (located at 120 Elm Street) and all equipment associated with the maintenance shop.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for coordinating with maintenance staff and vendors in maintaining and repairing all plumbing, electrical, HVAC, paint, drywall, furniture, janitorial and other building related repairs.
• Supervise the facilities department service board, ensuring the facilities maintenance technicians have the supplies they need to perform tasks related to service requests.
• Supervise students within the maintenance department (including janitorial, landscaping and general maintenance) and works with the appropriate Mission Academy staff member(s) as part of the job training program to ensure the positions are filled and the tasks are being carried out.
• Coordinates directly with the director of operations and appropriate vendors to oversee preventative maintenance program in the mechanical room and elsewhere within the facility.
• Visually inspects and machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Installs, programs or repairs automated machinery and equipment.
• Sets up and operates various machine tools.
• Maintains building, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring and other related maintenance activities.
• Cautions residents regarding misuse of property.
• Notifies director of operations concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• Preserves a supportive work environment by treating people with dignity, respect, compassion and integrity at all times, and works to resolve grievances; maintains professionalism and promotes a positive Mission image.
• Supports and participates in the job training program; assists program staff in creating a productive, therapeutic, educational and professional environment that enables students to learn and/or develop job skills and appropriate workplace behaviors.
• Contributes to team effort by reading, understanding and supporting the Strategic Plan.
• Performs job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others; respects and conforms to Mission's Staff/student Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment policies as well as all other guidelines regarding behavior and conduct.
• Follows both standard operational and program procedures and reports needed changes.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings (unless previously excused by supervisor).
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive Mission information, such as student, employee and/or donor data.

• Education:

  Minimum high school diploma.

  Experience:

  Minimum 2 years full-time work experience in Construction/Building or related field.

  Skills and Abilities: General, hands-on computer experience with basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); typing (min 35 wpm); coordinate and/or direct a variety of complex tasks and assignments simultaneously and successfully; exercise good judgment and make sensible decisions; attentive to detail; prioritize effectively; effective oral and written communication skills; eagerness to learn and be trained; work both independently and as part of a team; provide information to public by answering questions and requests; regular, timely attendance.

The incumbent generally works in a residential setting, which consists of individuals who may have a mental or physical disability or illness.

Physical resources may be limited and, in some cases, are donated.

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Must work evenings, overnights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed

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Must be on-call or participate in an on-call rotation (if available)

The incumbent may spend a majority of time sitting, speaking and listening. He or she is expected to travel on a regular (or periodic) basis, as the job requires (see Qualifications above). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please see chart below for further physical requirements.

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Bending

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Jumping

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Pushing

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Squatting

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Carrying

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Kneeling

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Reaching

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Twisting

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Climbing

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Lifting

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Running

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Walking

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Crawling

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Picking

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Standing

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Typing

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Grasping

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Pulling

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Sitting

10-key

Lift 0-10 pounds

Lift 10-20 pounds

Lift 20-30 pounds

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Lift minimum 30 pounds

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Sit or stand for extended periods of time

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Operate office equipment such as, computer, printer, telephone and fax

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Drive vehicles, trucks, forklifts and other equipment (current licenses required)

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Work around equipment and machinery

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Walk on uneven ground

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Exposure to excessive noise

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Exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity or wetness

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Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals

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Work at heights

Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement

Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment

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Work with bio-hazards such as bloodborne pathogens, sewage, waste, etc.

EEO Statement
The San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM) is both an equal opportunity employer and a Christian ministry. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, sex (which included breastfeeding, or a medial condition related to breastfeeding), marital status, parental status, military status, veteran's status, pregnancy, medication condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

However, as a registered non-profit religious organization, SDRM does reserve the right to discriminate in hiring persons whose lifestyle is contradictory to Biblical principles.

Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e (a)), SDRM has the right to, and does hire only candidates who agree with SDRM's Statement of Faith and conduct themselves in accordance with our religious beliefs.

Background Check Disclaimer
SDRM conducts background checks in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act, and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act. If you accept a position with SDRM, as part of your conditional offer of employment, you will be asked to submit to a virtual background check AND a California Livescan Fingerprint.

You will be provided the following notifications as an example:
1. You will be provided with appropriate written notice of the company's intention to obtain information by way of a background check and will give applicants and employees the opportunity to obtain a free copy of any report obtained.
2. Applicants and employees will be asked to authorize a background check before such check is performed.

Drug Screen Disclaimer
SDRM is a Nonprofit Religious Organization and as such, we require all employees to submit to our drug screen as a condition of employment once they have accepted a position with SDRM. Because of our religious affiliation, we do not allow employees to use or consume recreational or medicinal marijuana, along with all other federally recognized substances. You will be notified prior to any employment decisions if your drug screen is returned with negative findings. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

E-VERIFY Statement
San Diego Rescue Mission participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.