Maintenance & Safety Manager

Scope of Work: The Maintenance and Safety Manager is responsible for overseeing upkeep and maintenance of SAAF residential properties, while ensuring the security and safety of buildings, residents, personnel and protecting the organization’s assets by maintaining a safe and secure environment.

The Maintenance and Safety Manager will establish the agency’s security measures, emergency response readiness and enforces the agency’s safety policies and procedures. Works with subcontractors and vendors providing services, provides oversight for renovation and construction projects, and is responsible for property expenses and budget monitoring.

The Maintenance and Safety Manager will supervise the Maintenance Team and be responsible for the emergency phone. This position is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt position and may require some evening, weekend, and holiday assignments. Reports to the Chief Programs Officer. Duties include but are not limited to:

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for property renovations and enhancements to improve property value and residents’ quality of life.
• Oversees building renovations and construction of current or potentially newly acquired properties to increase residential offerings to SAAF clients.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the Maintenance Team, who are responsible for performing repairs, renovations, and unit turns in a timely manner.
• Monitors maintenance activities to ensure that regular maintenance tasks and goals are met timely and accurately.
• Oversees work performed by contractors, including, but not limited to, renovation projects, swimming pool repairs, pest control services, and HVAC services and repairs.
• Responsible for expense monitoring and reduction, including cost containment, consideration of vendor rates, and identifying green and/or energy-efficient options.
• Responsible for property budget monitoring and performance.
• Manages property related grants, including work progress, budget monitoring, and required deliverables.
• Oversee and lead all aspects of safety and emergency preparedness activities for all SAAF facilities such as our tenants’ residences and administrative offices.
• Lead and facilitate the organization's Safety Committee. This includes coordinating meetings, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-through on safety initiatives.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and coordination of organization-wide training related to safety, emergency preparedness, and emergency response procedures.
• Identifying, implementing and maintaining security processes, safety equipment and emergency services.
• Conducting regular security audits and risk assessments to identify areas of improvement.
• Developing and implementing security policies, protocols and procedures.
• Prepare check requests for property related supplies and bills.
• Builds and maintains relationships with vendors and suppliers utilized for property repair, maintenance, and emergency services.
• Coordinates maintenance of SAAF owned or leased equipment, including maintenance vehicles, as applicable.
• Monitors the security of all residential properties to protect employees and property.
• Provides primary response to emergency maintenance phone (nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Coordinates and attends property inspections, addressing any findings necessary.