United Way Building Manager

Job Title: United Way Building Manager
Organization Name: United Way of Bartholomew County, Inc.
Status: Full Time

Job Summary: As part of the United Way Bartholomew County, the United Way Center is an integral part of the organization’s Mission and Strategy to help people in need. This position connects with all tenants housed in the United Way Center to help them accomplish their individual agency missions. The position also leads day to day operational efforts related to custodial, maintenance and reception duties.

Education and Experience
Candidates with a background in facilities operations or business administration is preferred.  Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft office tools to support budget planning, asset management, email communications, telecommunications, and other tasks is required.

Skills
Basic Skills

• Active Learning-  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Active Listening-  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking-  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Learning Strategies-  Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Writing- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Coordination-  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
• Instructing-  Teaching others how to do something
• Negotiation-  Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Persuasion-  Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. • Service Orientation-  Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness-  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Equipment Maintenance -  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment Selection-  Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Installation-  Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Operation and Control-  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operations Analysis-  Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
• Operations Monitoring-  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Programming-  Writing computer programs for various purposes.
• Quality Control Analysis-  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Repairing-  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Technology Design-  Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
• Troubleshooting-  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Management of Financial Resources-  Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
• Management of Material Resources-  Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
• Management of Personnel Resources-  Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Time Management-  Managing one's own time and the time of others.

• Communication - The General Manager of Facilities and Maintenance will frequently communicate with tenants, employees, vendors and outside parties daily.
• Responsibility for Others - This position is responsible for leading 7 team members across different organizational functions.
• Environmental Conditions - The General Manager of Facilities will primarly work in an office environment but will be required to work in outdoor conditions as needed. This may include extreme temperatures, and rainy conditions.
• Job Hazards - Descriptions of types of hazardous conditions the worker could be exposed to as part of this job. This includes the frequency of exposure, and the likelihood and degree of injury if exposed.
• Body Positioning - The General Manager of Facilities will primarly work in an office environment, which requires sitting for up to 8 hours a day. Periodically the The General Manager of Facilities will be required to stand, lift and bend during projects. Lifting up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Work Attire - Business casual is appropriate when in the office. However, protective safety gear may be required during projects. This may include hard hats, steel toed shows and safety glasses.
• Pace and Scheduling - The General Manager of Facilities will work primarly from 8:00 am to 5 pm. However, work outside of these hours is expected as needed to fulfill duties.

• Connect with Tenants - Meet with tenants frequently to discuss tenant needs, answer questions, fill requests, plan improvements, discuss policy, and addressing issues.
• Manage leases - Meet with existing/potential leasers to inspect space, understand physical needs, develop layouts, negotiate leases, audit compliance, adjust policy, and problem solve.
• Lead operations - Coordinate efforts with reception, custodial, and maintenance teams to deliver daily duties plus planning and implementing improvements.
• Leadership - Provide leadership to subordinates to acheive organizational goals.
• Promote safety - Ensure that property and occupants are in compliance with safety, fire, security, environmental, policy, and other legal requirements.
• Update Finances - Along with Finance Team, utilize budgets, forecasts, monthly statements, and audits for decision making,
• Develop team - Liston to employee concern in order to address issues, update payrolls, scheduling resources, provide training, etc.
• Support stakeholders - Provide information for and host board meetings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to understand and influence others across teams to desired performance levels.