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This job expired on September 12, 2020

Director of Facilities Hazon, Inc.

  • Date Posted July 14, 2020
  • Location Falls Village, CT
  • Category Nonprofit
  • Job type Full-Time
Company description

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is a year-round 180-person retreat facility that is located in Falls Village, CT.
 

Hazon is the largest faith-based environmental organization in the U.S. and is building a movement that strengthens Jewish life and contributes to a more environmentally sustainable world for all. We are based in New York City, the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT, and Detroit, MI.

Job description

This full-time position will be responsible for the overall facilities of the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and will report to the Managing Director of Operations. This position requires a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Local or on-site residence is highly preferred.

Responsibilities include:

  • Direct and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff in accordance with policies and procedures – identifying and correcting problems and responding to staff and guest requests and questions – to ensure quality service.
  • Maintain all grounds, buildings, vehicles and work performed in accordance with governing bodies and codes. Work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, including in inclement weather.
  • Maintain and carry out current safety and security standards.
  • Maintain relationships with outside vendors, subcontractors, and local governing agencies. Hire and supervise outside contractors.
  • Interview, hire, train, motivate and support employees in the maintenance and housekeeping departments. Counsel, coach, discipline and document performance for direct reports. Recognize and reward superior performance.
  • Conduct all meetings pertaining to maintenance and housekeeping. Submit all reports and memos to appropriate parties. Participate in all managerial meetings and functions.
  • Develop property operations budgets, forecasts and utility accruals. Provide input on priorities for capital improvements and budget.
  • Work closely with the Human Resources department to maintain personnel records pertaining to maintenance and housekeeping. Receive and process confidential mail and sensitive personnel information.
  • Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Managing Director of Operations.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Vocational or technical training preferred.
  • Minimum four years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
  • Minimum four years previous management experience.
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including snow-removal and landscaping equipment.
  • Must be able to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc. Some work may be in confined spaces. 
  • Knowledge in basic HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.
  • Understanding of office equipment.
  • Keep confidential information.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Ability to conduct meetings, communicate well, etc.
Compensation this position is : salaried, varies DOE, $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Application instructions
This job expired on September 12, 2020
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