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Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $95,000.00 - $115,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Job Description
Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence and mobility of individuals with visual impairments through the provision of expertly trained guide dogs. Established in 1942, GDB has become the largest guide dog school in North America, having graduated over 16,000 guide dog teams across the United States and Canada. The organization is deeply committed to fostering inclusion and empowering its clients to move safely and confidently through the world. GDB's mission extends beyond just mobility; it promotes a vision of inclusion, equality, and dignity for people with visual impairments. With a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
- five or more years of experience managing facilities or maintenance operations
- minimum three years of experience managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital projects
- strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, architectural, and space planning principles
- experience managing vehicle fleets and preventative maintenance programs
- proficiency in MS Office
- experience with eMaint or similar systems preferred
- valid driver's license with insurable driving record
- physical ability to lift up to 65 lbs and perform job-related physical tasks
Job Qualifications
- Five or more years of experience managing facilities or maintenance operations and supervising staff
- undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience required
- minimum three years of experience managing multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital projects
- strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, architectural, and space planning principles, including the ability to communicate technical information effectively
- experience managing a fleet of vehicles and overseeing preventative maintenance programs
- proficiency in MS Office
- experience with eMaint or similar maintenance systems, HMI/HVAC, and AutoCAD preferred
- excellent organizational, project management, communication, customer service, problem-resolution, and team-building skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
- valid driver's license with insurable driving record, and the physical ability to lift up to 65 lbs and perform job-related physical tasks
Job Duties
- Direct all maintenance, repair, and preventative/predictive maintenance activities for Oregon facilities, infrastructure, equipment, fleet, and grounds, ensuring safety, compliance, and canine welfare while aligning best practices with the California campus
- Lead Oregon facilities staff through hiring, training, performance management, goal-setting, and professional development, while providing leadership support during after-hours emergencies
- Manage contractors, vendors, and service contracts by monitoring quality, rebidding major agreements, maintaining records, and ensuring work meets organizational standards
- Partner with leadership on long-term infrastructure planning, lead or support RFPs, and manage multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital projects and campus expansion initiatives using a universal design (UD) approach
- Develop and manage the annual Oregon facilities budget, monitor expenses across buildings, equipment, tools, supplies, fleet, and contracts, and perform cost estimating and comparative analyses
- Oversee work orders through the eMaint software system
- manage campus security and safety coordination
- maintain regulatory compliance and inspection records
- communicate weekly facilities updates to staff
- and perform advanced electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and carpentry work as needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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