Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Description

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator based in Montgomery, Alabama to support facilities throughout our South Alabama district.

This hands-on role focuses on daily cleaning, building and grounds maintenance, inventory, and stocking, along with coordinating maintenance services.

• District Travel: Regular travel to Columbus, GA can be expected initially upon hire; with travel to additional district locations, including Prattville, Dothan, and Opelika, AL - periodically thereafter. Travel frequency will vary based on maintenance and staffing needs. A company vehicle is provided for work-related travel. Overnight stays are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary.

Paid CDL training! Already have a CDL or interested in earning one? LifeSouth offers paid training through our internal CDL program.

What You’ll Do

• Perform daily cleaning and upkeep using floor care machines and other cleaning equipment; inspect facilities and grounds for cleanliness and safety.
• Order, receive, organize, stock, and distribute supplies; maintain inventory records and coordinate supply expensing.
• Guide facilities staff to ensure work meets company standards and designated timelines.
• Conduct scheduled equipment and building systems checks according to manufacturer guidelines, report concerns to the immediate supervisor, and recommend repairs or improvements to the District Director.
• Coordinate and monitor vendors performing fleet repairs, building maintenance, and general projects to ensure proper completion and accurate billing.
• Travel to district locations to provide assistance and coverage based on maintenance and staffing needs.
• Once appropriately licensed and authorized, drive company buses to and from repair facilities and between LifeSouth locations as needed.
• Respond to security alarms and facility emergencies as needed.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED; and at least two years of facilities or maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to meet and maintain LifeSouth’s driver eligibility requirements.
• Current CDL appropriate for operating company buses, or willingness to obtain the required license through LifeSouth’s paid internal CDL training program after hire. Employees must obtain the required license and meet applicable driver eligibility requirements before independently operating vehicles that require a CDL.
• Availability and willingness to travel within the district.
• Knowledge and experience in vehicle or fleet maintenance, building and grounds upkeep, daily cleaning, and the use of floor care and maintenance equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, accurate recordkeeping, and the ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize work.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers.

Physical Requirements

This position involves hands-on cleaning, stocking, and maintenance work, including standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds. Work may include exposure to outdoor weather conditions and moving mechanical parts.

What We Offer

• Paid CDL training through LifeSouth’s internal training program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurance, including life, cancer, accident, and disability coverage
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees and a 403(b) option
• Access to wages before payday

Who We Are

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

Bring your facilities experience, develop additional skills through paid CDL training, and help support LifeSouth’s work in the community.

This is a full-time position. Starting hourly pay is $18.50 - $20.35 an hour. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.

If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.