Job Description

Overview

At CEDARS, our mission is to help children achieve safety, stability, and enduring family relationships. For over 75 years, thousands of kids and families have found refuge and a new beginning at CEDARS. As one of Nebraska’s most trusted human service organizations, we make sure that kids feel safe and secure. At the same time, we’re giving parents, foster families, and partnering agencies the support they need to care effectively for kids.

Job Skills / Requirements

Reports To: Executive Vice President

Classification: Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full Time hours between 7:00AM-4:00pm with some flexibility, also includes on-call

Rate of Pay: Competitive salary commensurate with experience  

Job Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance and repair of CEDARS Youth Services’ properties. This includes the day-to-day maintenance needs of the CEDARS Youth Services program areas (i.e. repairs, painting, yard work, etc.) This job also requires general knowledge of heating systems, electrical, plumbing, and small appliance repairs as well as coordinating and working closely with any contractors or service providers.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a preventive maintenance program for each facility.
• Prioritizes and ensures the completion of repair requests and ongoing maintenance.
• Responsible for the training, supervision, evaluation, and coordination of responsibilities of maintenance staff.
• Responsible for security of all program sites.
• Provides/coordinates outdoor ground maintenance through regular mowing, trimming, watering, and edging.
• Provides/coordinates snow removal in parking lots and sidewalks during winter months.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with repair and maintenance vendors and contractors.
• On an as-needed basis, in consultation with supervisor, secures and evaluates bids for large-scale repair, maintenance and renovation projects.
• Evaluates ongoing needs, makes recommendations and facilitates purchase of maintenance related supplies and equipment.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of budget allocations for maintenance needs and operates within those guidelines.
• Maintains professional boundaries in the provision of services.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of CEDARS Youth Services.
• Performs other maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Skills/Requirements

• Associate's degree or a relevant certification in related areas preferred.
• Five years facilities maintenance related experience and / or a license in one or more of the following areas: plumbing, electrical, HVAC or construction preferred. 
• Knowledge of general repair, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills.
• Must have the ability to establish ongoing maintenance schedules (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
• Make recommendations regarding maintenance needs for the facilities.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Individual must be able to work cooperatively with a number of individuals including program staff, volunteers, vendors and clients.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs.
• A genuine interest in and concern for all youth and their families.
• Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of the clients.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license and a good driving record.

Education Requirements (All)

Associate's Degree Required

Additional Information / Benefits

As a full-time active employee, you are eligible to participate in the following benefits:

• medical, dental, and vision coverages

• flexible spending accounts and health spending accounts

• personal leave, emergency leave, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• retirement plan with 5% company match

• life & long-term disability insurance

• employee assistance program

• wellness and engagement program

• early childhood childcare discount

• opportunities to collect overtime hours if desired

• shift differentials for overnight hours worked and holidays

• mileage reimbursement

• extensive training and professional development opportunities

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Childcare Discount