Facilities Team Leader

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Facilities Team Lead is responsible for assisting the Facilities Manager in planning, organizing and managing preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repairs to equipment, fixtures, furnishings and structures of all NKHS owned and leased properties, buildings and vehicles. The Facilities Team Lead supervises all St. Johnsbury facilities staff, coordinates maintenance and repairs with staff and vendors as necessary, and performs building maintenance and/or construction activities as needed.

• Directs and oversees the work of facilities employees involved in building cleaning, system maintenance and repairs to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
• Responsible for the oversight of facilities contractors as requested by the Facilities Manager.

• Direct and oversee the work of the St Johnsbury facilities staff.
• Assist the Facilities Manager in planning and preparing employee work schedules.
• Communicate regularly with the Facilities Manager so that he/she is apprised of the status of projects and is aware of any upcoming large maintenance issues.
• Take corrective action as necessary to ensure that work performed meets specifications and established standards.
• Coordinate repairs using the Facilities Help Desk system to make work is done in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ensure that buildings are kept in a clean and orderly condition, well-maintained, professional in appearance and conform to OSHA guidelines.
• Perform or assist with heavy cleaning duties as necessary, which may include sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors, vacuuming and shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass and removing rubbish.
• Perform routine maintenance and/or carpentry as needed in a safe and professional manner.
• Maintain all MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) systems, including but not limited to furnace, HVAC and boiler systems, performing routine maintenance activities and coordinating needed repairs, and notify the Facilities Manager of any needed large or non-routine repairs or maintenance.
• Assist the Facilities Manager with arranging repairs of equipment with vendors, including obtaining and evaluating pricing quotes, ordering parts and arranging repairs.
• Supervise snow removal and landscaping crews at the assigned location.
• Participate on Safety Committee as requested by Facilities Manager.
• Ensure that proper safety procedures are followed for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to people or property; ensure staff are properly trained with respect to these safety procedures.
• Be available as needed for emergency repairs, equipment monitoring or special building needs that fall outside of normal working hours.