Overview:
Family Centers is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee all building-related activities for our multiple sites in Stamford, Greenwich and Darien. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer for Family Centers Inc. a well-established non-profit agency, the selected candidate will be responsible for preserving the conditions of our infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and well-functioning. The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Building and Facilities Management

• Inspect buildings’ structure and equipment and determine the need for repairs, maintenance, or renovations to meet health and safety standards
• Ensure that the sites are clean and maintained according to regulations and company policy and procedures
• Manage activities such as waste removal, building security, cleaning, etc.
• Plan and coordinate installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Allocate office space according to needs
• Oversee building and grounds maintenance
• Review utility consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Operate and maintain custodial functions as needed

Vendor Management

• Negotiate with outside vendors on service agreements, supplies, repairs, and other services
• Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, clients, and internal colleagues
• Manage and reviews service contracts
• Monitor work by vendors and contractors

Safety

• Oversee emergency preparedness procedures and implementation
• Recommend maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications
• Implement workplace safety precautions to employees
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and assist with energy management
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years related experience
• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management
• Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations
• Solid mechanical skills and working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities best practices. Demonstrated proficiency with repair tools and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization abilities
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
• Ability to lift least 50 pounds and ability to be on foot as needed for periods of time
• Proven analytical/critical thinking
• Strong project management skills
• Customer service orientation
• Computer proficiency

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College degree in Facility Management, Business, Information Technology, or Engineering
• Facilities Management certification
• For success of this role, prefer candidate with ability to quickly arrive at the sites in emergency situations.

Rewards:

Salary commensurate with experience. A suite of benefits including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tax-free spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance. Additional benefits include an employee assistance plan, pet insurance, critical accident and illness, wellness services, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The opportunity to work for an employer consistently rated one of the Top Workplaces in Western Connecticut by Hearst Connecticut Media and a perfect 100 Encompass rating by Charity Navigator 10.

Family Centers is a United Way, Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency, and is a member of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and the Alliance for Children and Families. The agency is also accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), The Joint Commission, licensed by the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health, and is a Department of Children and Families-licensed child psychology center.

Special Note:

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our community and beyond, it is Family Centers’ commitment to the safety of employees, contractors, volunteers, patients, clients, and student interns, by requiring proof of vaccinations for COVID-19 (or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file).

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.familycenters.org/ or on our LinkedIn page

Family Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a competitive salary, training, and generous benefits package.