Description

Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc. dba Upbring

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.


Facilities Manager, ORR

US-TX-Brownsville

Job ID: 2026-6917
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Refugee Resettlement Shelters
Upbring

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.

We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.

We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. Your Mission in ActionThe Facilities Manager oversees daily interior and exterior maintenance, janitorial duties, and safety operations to ensure a clean, secure environment in compliance with Agency policies, licensing standards, and federal state, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and local regulatory requirements.  

Responsibilities

• Oversee plumbing, HVAC, lighting, landscaping, trash removal and general facility upkeep to ensure continuous operations and a safe and clean environment 
• Perform maintenance and repairs on locks, doors, cabinets, appliances, and other building fixtures 
• Ensure the facility meets agency policies, federal CARF standards, state regulations, and safety requirements by performing regular inspection, and abiding by maintenance schedules to meet all necessary standards 
• Regularly evaluate and document maintenance needs, performing preventative maintenance as per the CMMS system 
• Periodically inspect building safety systems such as sprinklers, alarms, smoke detectors, and emergency lighting 
• Prioritize and assign daily tasks, ensuring timely completion of maintenance projects including managing supplies for ongoing projects 
• Ensure maintenance, inspections, and proper licensing for agency vehicles and facility equipment 
• Search, communicate with and oversee contractors conducting projects throughout the facility 
• Other duties and projects assigned  
• Coach and support staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and resources needed to optimize performance, ensure established program goals, and achieve operational excellence. 
• Communicate with direct reports in periodic one-on-one meetings 
• Organize and deliver regularly scheduled staff meetings to communicate present, on-going, and future updates of pertinent information, projects, and initiatives 
• Work closely with management team to interview, hire, and onboard new employees who are strong cultural fits for Upbring 
• Work in collaboration with leadership and the People and Culture Team to arrange training; when needed, coordinate and/or provide in-service training for staff development
• Regularly review employee performance, including goals and progress, to provide developmental feedback: use applicable agency development tools to facilitate growth and development in staff 
• Draft and issue the 90-day and annual evaluations, along with supporting documentation, as per established procedures; work in collaboration with staff to set goals during evaluation periods 

Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED 
• 21 years of age 
• Three (3) years of maintenance and repair experience, or One (1) year with certification in a preferred area 
•  Knowledge of tools, equipment, and safety standards for building maintenance and construction trades 
• Ability to operate power tools and equipment safely and effectively 
• Ability to handle emergencies with or without supervision 
• Good color vision and ability to work in varying light conditions 
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups 
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC 
• Strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills 
• Valid TX driver's license and auto insurance to be an authorized drive 

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC certification 
• Certified Electrician 
• Other relevant trade certification 

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 15%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more 
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships 

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position will require constant bending, kneeling, twisting, stretching, reaching, climbing up and down ladders, frequent walking, occasional sitting, and standing for long periods of time 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/dormitories which are areas where children reside 
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.  
• May be required to apply safety intervention with youth that could weigh over 100lbs. 

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  

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