Driver & Building Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Driver & Building Maintenance Manager is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the agency’s vehicles. This position will also support maintenance needs around the building. The driver will transport participants, employees, and volunteers to and from defined destinations within the designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the participants while in the vehicle. The driver will also ensure all logs, paperwork, and the routine inspection and maintenance is scheduled and completed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Drives the agency’s vehicle(s) that they are approved to operate.
• Follows all rules of the road.
• Helps to load and unload participants from the vehicle using either the stairs or the wheelchair ramp.
• Plans necessary route(s).
• Responsible for any equipment and materials used, including the care of the bus.
• Reports any bus maintenance needs with Program Director, Operations Manager, or CEO.
• Enforces all rules in a consistent manner.
• Handles discipline situations with courtesy and fairness.
• Responds quickly, intelligently, decisively, and in accordance with established emergency and accident management procedures.
• Responsible for submitting daily reports and logs to Tri-Town YMCA administration office.
• Supports maintenance tasks and repairs around the building to support a safe environment. Tasks could include vacuuming, mopping, moving furniture, disinfecting surfaces, emptying trash, etc.
• Attends and participates in staff trainings and meetings.
• Maintains a positive relationship with all employees, participants, parents, vendors, and volunteers.
• Demonstrates confidentiality of participant and agency information.
• Demonstrates the capacity to make sound decisions and effectively communicates with all participants, parents, vendors, volunteers, and employees timely.
• Responsible for the inventory and security of all equipment and materials and working collaboratively with staff for the purchase / ordering of equipment and / or materials as needed and approved by the budget.
• Carries and knows how to operate a cell phone in accordance to state and local laws.
• Supports a clean and safe working environment at all times, including when appropriate, the exterior cleaning of the bus.
• Communicates problems, concerns, and changes in schedule to the Program Curriculum Coordinator.
• Communicates any participant behavioral or disciplinary problems to the attention of the Program Curriculum Coordinator.
• Supports and embodies the core values and mission of Tri-Town YMCA.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The Bus Driver may work long periods of time inside of a vehicle. The person must be able to lift, turn, and carry 50 pounds at least 10 feet, and placing this load on shelves at chest height so as to fulfill this requirement. May be required to work during various weather conditions, including hot temperatures and rain. Must have 20 / 20 vision or wear corrective lenses at all times. Must be able to talk, taste, smell, and see (both near and far).

Sitting – Frequently Balancing – Occasionally Climbing – Occasionally

Crawling – Occasionally Crouching – Frequently Kneeling – Occasionally

Stopping – Occasionally Strength – High Walking - Frequently

Tri-Town YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Tri-Town YMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Tri-Town YMCA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where Tri-Town YMCA operates. Tri-Town YMCA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Tri-Town YMCA encourages applicants of all ages.