Chief Building Engineer

THE SALVATION ARMY

North and Central Illinois Division

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Chief Building Engineer

LOCATION / DEPT : Harbor Light

REPORTS TO : Executive Director

PEOPLE MANAGER : Yes

FLSA CATEGORY : Exempt

PAY GRADE : 410

PAY RATE : $84,898 - $104,000

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to "Doing the Most Good". We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors. We do this through programs designed to combat homelessness and hunger, provide safe spaces for kids after school and on the weekends, achieve and maintain sobriety, and give hope to the hopeless. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division provides these services to people in need.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Building Engineer will give oversight and assistance to the day-to-day operations of the physical facilities, and property of the Freedom Center. This includes all building and utility infrastructure as well as direct supervision of all maintenance staff of the Freedom Center / Harbor Light Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a member of the Freedom Center management team, will provide supervision of day-to-day operations of the physical facilities and property of the Freedom Center.
• Maintain a consistently high level of efficiency in the physical operations of the Freedom Center.
• Inspect and provide daily maintenance or supervision :

All facilities including offices, meeting areas, food service areas, group rooms, gymnasiums, education areas, chapel, mechanical components, parking lots and landscaped areas.

Supervise and quality control check all work performed by the Freedom Center maintenance and custodial staff.

Maintain a safe working environment for all employees, guests and clients of the Freedom Center.

Report all problems with the facilities to the Freedom Center Administrator.

Report any incidents, which may include photographs and a written account. Report serious vandalism to the Police Department.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Documented college or trade school education in HVACR and boiler maintenance / repair.

Minimum of 5 years' experience in managing and operating a facility in excess of 100,000 square feet.

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THE SALVATION ARMY MISSION STATEMENT

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.