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Chicago Botanic Garden · 1 day ago

Facilities Manager, Windy City Harvest - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Chicago Botanic Garden is a unique organization dedicated to cultivating the power of plants to sustain and enrich life. They are seeking a Facilities Manager for their Windy City Harvest program, responsible for overseeing operational facilities, managing vendor relationships, and supporting urban agriculture production and maintenance across multiple sites.

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Responsibilities

Setting and enforcing departmental equipment protocols, including WCH fleet management

Manage aggregated WCH tool inventories, assist staff with container organization and train in proper tool maintenance. Organize maintenance and repair logistics for tools and equipment

Manages ticketing system for facilities at WCH

Oversee the maintenance of irrigation systems properly working at all WCH sites, including landscaping areas, working collaboratively with other managers, site coordinators and growers

Oversee facility operations of Farm on Ogden food hub – aggregation room, greenhouses, landscaping, custodial, outdoor farm, aquaponic system, and general repairs. Work collaboratively with staff based out of Farm on Ogden and meet regularly with team to foster efficiency

Maintain operational vendor and maintenance relationships for Farm on Ogden and support team with billing and budget tracking

Serve as the primary point of contact to manage contracts with vendors and land use partners to ensure efficient use of resources, collaboratively managing maintenance schedules with fellow managers

Monitor and oversee site security system at Farm on Ogden; maintain a good relationship with vendors, security team at Glencoe campus and community partners

Support with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) compliance in the aggregation room at Farm on Ogden

Repairs and upkeep to wash pack areas at all sites and commercial kitchen, along with protocols of compliance at all WCH sites

Make deliveries and transport produce, equipment, and staff as necessary

Support all WCH sites in the maintenance of upholding site aesthetic standards

Train and manage Facilities Assistant

Enforcing WCH staff standards of performance and support direct reports to feel empowered to uphold standards

Review and approve payroll for all reports, ensuring payroll best practices are being followed

Report out updates and support direct reports to effectively communicate and report out at weekly meetings

Recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff as appropriate

Support with management in other areas as needed and is capable of training individuals with varying levels of work experience

Organize staff training for all department protocols including equipment management and site facility maintenance

Maintains good relationships with community partners and residents. Serve as a resource for community partners, lead tours as needed

Make decisions appropriate for level of responsibility with self-awareness; knowing personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback and is open to constructive feedback as an opportunity for improvement. Builds capacity in program participants to operate similarly

Qualification

Sustainable farming experienceFacilities maintenance experienceFood safety complianceBudget tracking with ExcelOSHA regulationsRepair tools proficiencyFlexibleDependableMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Three years of sustainable farming and management experience

Familiarity with all aspects of maintaining sustainable farm sites to designated organization standards and food safety compliance

A valid driver's license with a clean driving record and at least two years of experience operating large vehicles

The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively to coordinate site production as part of a dedicated urban agriculture training team

Detail-oriented, flexible, dependable, and has punctual work ethic

Experience following strict best practices for post-harvest handling and food safety standards

Experience following and tracking budgets accurately with Excel

One year of experience in facilities maintenance or equivalent related functions

Knowledge of OSHA and other environmental regulations

Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements, and safety precautions related to facilities management

Proficiency with repair tools and techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members and the ability to communicate effectively via email, phone, virtual video meeting, in-person, etc

Able to efficiently use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and Outlook email system

Benefits

Opportunities for increased compensation are provided through referral bonuses, shift differentials, Thank You Pay, promotions, and periodic pay increases based on the Garden's overall performance and financial budgets.

Our total compensation and benefits package is people centric. We prioritize employee wellness across three pillars: physical, mental, and financial.