Associate Director Of Facilities, Safety

Title: Associate Director of Facilities, SAFETy

Location:4822 N. Broadway

Shift: Monday to Friday (8:30- 5:00pm)

Summary:
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Associate Director of Facilities, SAFETy programs. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of Heartland Alliance Human Care Services portfolio, ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards.

About Us:
At Heartland Alliance, we are dedicated to providing vital human services that empower individuals and communities. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our SAFETy portfolio, and we are looking for a skilled professional to lead our facilities team.

Why Join Us:
- Make a Difference: Be a part of an organization that is deeply committed to creating positive change in the lives of individuals and communities.
- Professional Growth: Take on a leadership role where you can develop and implement asset management systems, supervise a dedicated team, and contribute to ongoing education initiatives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid maternity and paternity leave, commuter benefits, student loan assistance, and more.

Our Benefits:
o Medical insurance
o Dental insurance
o Vision insurance
o 401(k) match
o Paid maternity leave
o Paid paternity leave
o Commuter benefits
o Student loan assistance
o Tuition assistance
o Disability insurance

Duties & Responsibilities

Departmental Management & Supervision
- Develops and implements systems and work standards that allow consistency in maintenance and janitorial policies and procedures within Heartland Human Care Services.
- Works with the Purchasing Manager to identify preferred vendors for ongoing and one-time contracts.
- Develops and maintains the organization electronic work order system.
- Ensures that the organization properties meet building codes at all times and pass city, state and federal inspections.

Talent Management
- Temporarily reassigns maintenance and janitorial personnel between buildings as may be required by either the ongoing or emergency operation of buildings.
- Ensures that maintenance staff have the training and the tools to provide quality maintenance service to all Heartland properties.
- Develops and monitors preventative maintenance programs for all properties.
- Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, and training employees in cooperation with Program Directors and site administrators.
- Recommends assignments, monitors and evaluates performance of maintenance staff.

Metric Management
- Controls expenses by gathering and submitting budget information; scheduling expenditures; monitoring variances and implementing corrective actions.
- Monitors utilities and ensures cost effective utilization of resources.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and training, reviewing professional publications.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with the mission and values of Heartland Alliance.
- Assists in some maintenance activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Building Manager

Qualifications:
- High school diploma, bachelor's degree preferred, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in building maintenance. Should have knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance and repair.
- Should be familiar with and be able to supervise the safe operation of all power equipment used in the maintenance function.
- Ability to handle emergency maintenance situations.
- Operation of computers and software necessary to effectively do job.
- Interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in order to work with a variety of individuals; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Intermediate math and analytic skills; Strong organizational skills; Intermediate computer skills; Work in a team environment; Ability to act in a professional manner.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Certifications that allow operation of boilers, and other HVAC equipment as required by the City of Chicago and Stationary Engineers license highly desirable.
- Must have transportation, driver's license and insurance in order to travel between building locations.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):
- Ability to speak and fluency in a second language including but not limited to the following multi-language abilities:
- Ability to read and interpret documents such operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Access to regular, dependable and timely transportation
- Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
- A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
- Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.

Work Arrangement:
This role is an "on-site" role with an office location at 4822 N. Broadway. Travel to and from the various SAFETy sites is required for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Heartland Human Care Services makes all hiring and employment decisions, and operates all programs, services, and functions without regard to race, receipt of an order of protection, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, amnesty, physical or mental disability, protected veterans status, genetic information, sexual orientation, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, use of FMLA, VESSA, military, and family military rights, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, height, weight, or HIV infection, in accord with the organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September 1987.