Facilities Manager

Position: Facilities Manger

Location: Leadville, CO

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities Director and RMP Program Director

FLSA: Exempt

Position: Full Time

Date Updated: October 2021

Organizational Overview

The Colorado Outward Bound School (COBS) is a non-profit adventure-based education organization that emphasizes personal growth through challenge and experience. For nearly 60 years our wilderness courses have focused on inspiring responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, and environmental and community stewardship.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Colorado Outward Bound School celebrates diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nation origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is based on qualifications and business needs.

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager is a full-time exempt position that oversees facilities for Rocky Mountain Program (RMP) operating sites. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of grounds and facilities, and are a member of the Program Leadership Team. This is a hands-on management position that includes team management, scheduling, prioritization, and delegation of and support completing tasks, repairs, and maintenance. Along with supervising the workflow, the Facilities Manager does much of the physical work of maintenance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

Oversees and delegates daily and scheduled maintenance and repair needs including prioritization of work orders, defining scope of project and assigning technician and timeline.

Responsible for daily team management including meetings, scheduling, task assignments, and quality control.

Provides and advises on team member training and development (skills, safety, etc.)

Supervises and manages RMP facilities team including full- and part-time assistant(s), temporary employees, contractors, and volunteers.

Works with Program Director and Senior Leadership Team to inform spending priorities.

Advices Program Director of priorities for basecamp facilities with regard to program, logistical, and course needs.

Develops systems to accurately forecast future maintenance needs and assign tasks.

Safety Management

Responsible for onsite safety of facilities team.

Tracks and completes Job Hazard Analyses for all relevant jobs/tasks.

Upholds and follows all program, school, facility, and governmental policies and procedures.

Delivers, tracks and reports on trainings, facilities systems, and safety checks.

Maintains necessary operator's licenses, certifications, or permits for water and wastewater, health, facility, driver’s license, OSHA, first aid, etc.

Repairs and Maintenance

Plans, coordinates, supports with completion and documentation of all preventative, routine, and emergency maintenance.

Coordinates, supervises, and supports with implementation of in-house facilities projects.

Oversees and contributes to the upkeep and organization of the facilities shop and worksite(s).

Helpsmonitor the conditions, safety, operation, and cleanliness of the basecamp.

Ensures care, maintenance, and repair of facilities’ vehicles and equipment in alignment with policy and operating procedures.

Ensures basecamp road maintenance including grading and plowing.

Works with Program Leadership Team members to meet basecamp opening/closing schedules and checklists based on program needs and facility functionality.

Oversees and maintains accounts, scheduling, and communications with 3rd-party facility vendors.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

Collects and reports data on facilities and building systems.

Develops and implements systems for basecamp facility usage and documentation.

Works to maintain good relationships internally with COBS staff and program teams, and externally with vendors, service providers, community members, government agencies, and partners.

Completes other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills and Knowledge

General experience in construction, light plumbing, light electrical, framing, roofing, etc.

Moderate proficiency with Excel and software tracking systems.

Strong problem-solving, prioritization and managing multiple tasks with deadlines.

Proactive and effective written and verbal communicator and collaborator.

Ability to develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with clients, partners, colleagues, and supervisor.

Personal commitment to, and working knowledge of, the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Ability to work with budgets and collet bids for contractors

Demonstrate a strong safety sense.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Excellent driving skills and record.

Work Experience

Minimum of 5 years of facilities-related experience required.

1-2 years of management/supervisory experience.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Ability to obtain OSHA 10 or above certification.

Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and bloodborne pathogens certification.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.

Must be able to work around construction sites including confined spaces, heights and in cold conditions.

This is a 40-hour/week position with work requirements on weekends and holidays as needed.

Work at a computer approximately 20% of time. Field duties, including repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting approximately 80% of time.

Serve as a member of the facilities on-call rotation.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay range $45,000 - $50,000 annualized / $3,750 - $4,166.67 monthly.

Benefits eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, where COBS pays a significant amount towards health care premiums and provides employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage and basic life insurance.

PTO (approximately 20 days per year) and sick leave prorated by months worked.

401K eligibility available after one year of service.

Pro Deal eligible.

Application Process

Please address cover letter and resume to Leslie Spinelli (She/Her), Rocky Mountain Program Director. Applications accepted via COBS careers portal: https://www.cobs.org/connect/employment/