Facilities Manager

Foundation Communities Inc • Full-time • Austin, TX, US • $72k / year • 3m ago

Position Description: The Foundation Communities Facility Manager is responsible for providing strategic oversight and support to maintenance operations across a growing portfolio of affordable housing. This role requires collaborating with Property Management and Asset Management teams to optimize maintenance services, manage vendor relationships, coordinate capital projects and ensure the efficient operation of HVAC systems. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills to deliver exceptional maintenance support while maintain the highest of standards of affordable housing.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintenance Operations

Perform annual shop inspections and review annual tool inventory on portfolio and report on areas of needed improvements
Analyze key maintenance performance indicators, including make-ready and work order completion times, to assess efficiency and collaborate with property management to develop and implement strategies for performance improvement.
Assist with oversight of Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness and Standardized Purchasing programs
Cooperate with Asset Management team to oversee capital projects from $25,000-$50,000 and other complex projects to ensure, that project meets budget, procure appropriate vendors and/or consultants and oversee the quality of workmanship, and the timely completion of projects
Participate in annual capital walks and assist in evaluating and/or bidding large and complex proposed capital improvements.

New Construction/Development

Participate in due diligence inspections when required
Attend systems training at new construction properties
Advise and assist with systems evaluation and maintenance planning for rehab projects

HVAC and Systems Oversight

Oversee HVAC specialist staff and dispatch team to prioritize and resolve critical work orders
Ensure cost-effective procurement of major HVAC equipment and supplies through review and approval
Monitor HVAC vendor performance, including quality control and cost management, to optimize service delivery
Be knowledgeable on MEP or other special systems at properties

Team Development and Training

Identify training needs and partner with Property Management to deliver appropriate training that increases maintenance staff knowledge and enhances operational efficiency and safety.
Act as a resource for maintenance in areas of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general maintenance to help problem solve and identify troubleshooting strategies

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Complete Grace Hill, Fair Housing, Safety, REAC, or other required training
Performs other tasks assigned by supervisor
Attend relevant meetings with Property Management, Asset Management and Development as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor with involvement in all areas of multi-family maintenance.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems
Requires in-depth knowledge of complex HVAC systems such as Daikon, Mitsubishi, VRF
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Travel to properties in portfolio on a regular basis

Compensation

$ /hourly

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by their supervisor.

Foundation Communities provides an excellent benefits package including employer paid health benefits, 401(k) investment opportunity, Employee Assistance Program, paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.

Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation & gender identity.