Maintenance Supervisor

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                                                                 Job Description

 Summary:

Manage the day-to-day operations of Landscaping, Facilities and Construction. Provide leadership and training for Employees, Community Service Workers and Volunteers. Assure that projects are appropriately prioritized, and safe methods are followed in the daily operation of maintenance, repair, and renovation needs of all areas, including animal habitats, buildings, and guest-accessible areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Management

• Provide leadership, prioritization and direction for maintenance staff, Community Service Workers and Volunteers to build, maintain, repair, and inspect areas of the animal sanctuary.
• Oversee the performance of general maintenance duties including but not limited to exhibit repair and modification, electrical repairs and modification, plumbing repair and modification, carpentry, painting, masonry repairs and modification, automotive and equipment repair, welding, air conditioning repair, tool and equipment repair, lock repair and maintenance.
• The ability to lead a maintenance team and volunteers.

Groundskeeping

• Maintain the sanctuary’s property including animal habitats, buildings, grounds, fence(s), parking areas, appliances, machinery, and vehicles.
• Ensure that all landscaping is continuously inspected, maintained and replenished to ensure the esthetic beauty and the safety of the surroundings of the Center.
• Plan and implement preventative maintenance programs. Determine priorities for repair, maintenance activities, and construction/renovation projects to maximize productivity and cost effectiveness while minimizing disruption to operations.
• Diagnose and perform routine maintenance, involving but not limited to the daily basis:
  • Repair fences, gates, electrical, plumbing, roofing, animal platforms, animal enclosures, doors, Interior / Exterior lights, Hotwire, Bush Hog, Grade driveway as needed, dispose of all trash from grounds, install bricks, maintain adequate inventory of spare parts and materials

 Additional Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned from time to time.

The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

The evaluation of the Grounds Maintenance Supervisor will be based on this job description in addition to the employee’s general attitude and level of cooperation. Some duties may be delegated, assigned, and completed by authorized and trained subordinates. This position reports to the COO.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

• High School graduate required. College, vocational or technical school studies/graduate desirable.
• Must be able to Supervisor other workers and work group volunteers
• Ability to operate the following: Band saws, drill presses, hand tools, vises, clamps, gear pullers, etc..
• Ability to operate machinery – tractors, skid loader, zero turn lawn mower.
• Must be able to lift and use heavy tools and/or machinery.
• Basic knowledge of all MEPs, painting, construction, carpentry, grounds maintenance.
• Basic knowledge of and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Must be able to work outside under a wide range of weather conditions, including but not limited to, direct sun, heat, and rain.
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, weekends, and some evenings, as needed. Must be able to respond to emergency situations as required.
• Driver's License and Driving record history must be good (Required)