About the Job
Description
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Society of St. Vincent de Paul South Pinellas Inc. is to alleviate pain and suffering, in a spirit of charity, justice and mercy, through person-to-person involvement.
SUMMARY: The Manager of Plant Operations is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of organization properties, including the District Office, the Thrift Store and the Food Center/ Center of Hope/CARE Center – as well as their adjacent grounds and company vehicles, and sites in other counties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at this time)
- Perform a variety of services to ensure that each and every Agency building is operating at maximum efficiency and is safe and secure for employees, volunteers, clients and visitors
- Keep facilities in good condition through a broad spectrum of skills covering trades such as carpentry, plumbing, roofing, air conditioning, electrical, painting and mechanic, and other areas pertaining to facility upkeep and safe operation
- Actively participate in Risk Management Committee
- Clean the facility as required
- Responsible for lawn and landscaping maintenance
- Ensure that the exit and emergency lights are in good working condition and replace parts when necessary
- Perform routine checks of the buildings; noting what is needed and making minor repairs and improvements on buildings, equipment and/or furnishings as required
- Keep all mechanical equipment in good working order and perform preventative maintenance as required.
- Carry a cell phone and be on call for client and staff emergencies
- Organize and regularly schedule maintenance days for the Food Center
- Keep the Center of Hope’s client rooms in good order, repainting, repairing and readying rooms for new admissions while seeing to other maintenance issues in the rooms of existing clients
- Undertake special maintenance projects for the Agency
- Solicit the services of outside contractors and suppliers for special projects, obtain and evaluate bids and supervise their work and performance
- Attend mandatory meetings
- Actively participate in the PQI System
Requirements
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.)
- Experience and training in all areas of general maintenance
- Ability to communicate with staff and residents
- Ability to work with diverse racial, ethnic and economic groups
- Ability to operate power equipment
- Ability to perform calculations and measurements as required for carpentry work
- Knowledge of local community resources
- Ability to generate and maintain comprehensive reports and documentation
- EPA certifications
- CPR Certifications
- Air Conditioning Certification
- Excellent organizational skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (Pending on position and if prior to hire is approved by Chief Executive Officer, a comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum education qualifications)
- This position requires a high school or vocational school diploma or a GED certificate and a minimum of five years’ experience in one or more of the skilled labor trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, roofing, air conditioning and painting
