General Maintenance Manager

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick, VT 

http://www.heartbeet.org 

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick, Vermont. In addition, Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together, in beautiful extended family households, forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Position Available

Title: General Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Heartbeet Lifesharing is looking for a reliable Maintenance Manager to oversee all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of the company’s facilities. You will be the one to ensure that your colleagues have the best physical resources available to complete their duties according to budget. A great Maintenance Manager will have a solid understanding of plumbing and electrical systems as well as carpentry and other crafts. They will be well-versed in all maintenance processes and health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will also have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as reporting, budgeting etc. The goal is to ensure the company facilities are well-cared for and adequate to support the company’s business operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Heartbeet assets, including but not limited to: buildings, grounds, structures, machinery, equipment, and home safety systems. They are also responsible for state specific testing and compliance requirements to uphold state standards for the Heartbeet Community.

General Maintenance Manager responsibilities include:

Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation

Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues

Check heating, electrical, appliances, and overall systems of fixed assets and buildings to ensure functionality 

Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities 

Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary

Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance

Manage relationships with contractors and service providers

Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities

Ensure health and safety policies are complied with

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Proven experience as maintenance manager or other managerial role

Experience in planning maintenance operations

Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems etc.

Working knowledge of facility utilities

Ability to keep track of and report on activity

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities

Qualifications

High school Diploma or equivalent (degree from a vocational school or BSc/BA in business administration or facility management will be an advantage)

Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM) will be a plus

Valid U.S. Driver’s License

I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification

Must pass required Background Checks for position

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Reports To:

Executive Director

Hours / Job Type

Full-Time / On Call: 32-40 Hours/Week

Job Location: In Office

Compensation: $45,000-$50,000

Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, religions, ages, and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer, Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.