Coordinador de Manejo

We are Para la Naturaleza, a private nonprofit environmental conservation organization in Puerto Rico. We are recruiting a full-time Maintenance Coordinator for Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The Maintenance Coordinator oversees a group of employees who perform day-to-day administrative or operational activities and tasks, ensuring that these are carried out on time and efficiently in support of established goals. Participates in the implementation of operational plans. Determines the approach to follow to achieve established objectives, using their own knowledge, procedures, operational principles, and agreed-upon itinerary as a guide.

General Responsibilities:

• Prepares the work plan for the Maintenance team, distributes, assigns, and supervises daily tasks and handles conflicts that arise in the process.
• Is responsible for the maintenance and good condition of green areas (paths and roads), structures, and natural areas and reserves of the Organization.
• Distributes preventive and corrective maintenance tasks related to tools, equipment, and facilities on properties among the Maintenance Team under their charge or, if required, requests external services.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with safety measures required by the work teams under their charge.
• Certifies the records in CRM of the "Time and Effort" reports related to the proposals worked on by the personnel under their charge; as well as periodic expense reports and any other reports required as part of the proposals.
• Responsible for the implementation and management actions established in the Management Plan of the protected natural area.
• In conjunction with Human Resources and the Supervisor, oversees and handles matters related to the personnel under their charge, supervises payroll, documents, and personnel data, as well as participates in conflict resolution, attends to the needs of the personnel under their charge, conducts performance evaluations, participates in the recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation of the personnel under their charge, and the progressive disciplinary action process.
• Responsible for coordinating, supervising, and managing various operational aspects, including but not limited to the maintenance of the vehicle fleet, fuel records, water levels, waste management and recycling, inventory control, and other relevant factors.
• Is responsible for coordinating the rental and purchase of necessary equipment and materials.
• Responsible for other taks and projects related to the functions of the position.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Engineering, or related fields, from an accredited institution and/or college.
• 3-4 years of experience in similar position.
• Driver's Licenses - Category 9 is preferable.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, safety standards, blueprint reading to perform and delegate maintenance tasks.
• Experience in fieldwork and/or management plans for Protected Natural Areas.
• Experience in maintenance of structures and green areas.
• Knowledge of MAC operating system and Outlook is preferable.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and in searching the Internet, among other internal software required for the efficient performance of their functions.
• Bilingual. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, negotiation skills, persuasion, conflict management, and handling of confidential information.
• Availability and flexibility to work in the field, including open areas, such as mountains, coastal areas, among others.
• Availability for periodical relocation to different regions, according to organizational needs.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, extended hours, and supervise employees on rotating shifts.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferably
• OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry and Construction Certifications are preferred.
• Arborist Certification preferably

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER