Job description

MAINTENANCE & FACILITIES MANAGER

Summary

The Maintenance & Property Caretaker is responsible for ensuring that the Big Bear Retreat Center is a safe, secure, and impeccably maintained property (both inside and outside). The Maintenance & Property Caretaker is responsible for coordinating and executing all preventative maintenance, general maintenance, capital improvement, and construction projects, and ensuring that these projects are completed on time and within budget. The successful candidate will oversee the company’s facility operations, manage facilities staff, site preparation and janitorial duties, all while remaining in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Coordinating and supervising maintenance & construction projects
• Assessing and minimizing risk
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Finding ways to prevent problems and to solve any that arise
• Maintaining spreadsheets for properties and scheduling preventative maintenance
• Formulating and managing schedules and budgets for projects and work orders
• Helping to negotiate contracts and securing permits and licenses
• Coordinating deliveries to the site
• Selecting tools and materials
• Maintaining adequate parts inventory and order items as necessary
• Managing and contracting as needed, weed abatement, brush clearance, tree removal, and snow removal services.
• Develop and execute strong snow removal and safety plans as well as fire safety and fire abatement plans.
• Overseeing and supervising other onsite maintenance technicians
• Executing equipment audits and record-taking policies
• Responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results
• Developing and ensuring compliance with all safety and security protocols (ensuring that there is a minimum of one person onsite at all times)
• Ensure all buildings and grounds are inspected at least once daily, and proactively addressing any issues that arise as a result of these inspections;
• Liaising with vendors, construction and maintenance professionals, inspectors, utility providers and, sometimes, members of the public.

Competencies:

• Efficiency: Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort.
• Honesty/Integrity: Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence.. Does what is right, not just what is politically expedient.
• Communication: Truthful, timely, honest and solution focussed communication.
• Organization and Planning: Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient productive manner. Focuses on key priorities..
• Follow-through on commitments: Lives up to verbal and written agreements, mission and vision statements.
• Capable: Learns quickly, demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Analytical skills: Able to structure and process qualitative and quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from them. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights.
• Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project.
• Persistence: Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to let go the distance to get something done.
• Productivity: Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas to the company.
• Ability to work outdoors including exposure to seasonal weather conditions
• Ability to sit, walk or stand for extended periods including walking up and down stairs, ladders and hillsides
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 50 pounds
• Ability to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks
• This position will be exposed to chemical substances that are typical for maintenance and janitorial work.
• An ability to work on multiple projects at one time
• Work with minimum direct supervision and operate effectively on a team
• Ability to be on call for emergencies

Qualifications/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

5 or more year(s) experience in general maintenance, carpentry or construction; including use of power and hand tools.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Knowledge of safe construction practices including use of PPE, safe use of power equipment, and safe handling of hazardous chemicals and environmental hazards.

A strong customer service background with a commitment to providing a high level of service

Reports to: Director of Operations

Big Bear Retreat Center is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin,disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary: $55k per year

Benefits: 2 weeks paid vacation, 7 floating holidays per year, on site meals, medical, dental and wellness

Housing available for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Camp
• In-person
• Outdoor work

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Big Bear City, CA 92314: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Why are you interested and motivated in working at the retreat center?
• What excites you about this particular position?
• What strengths do you bring to this role?

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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