Facilities Director

Facilities Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Facilities Director enhances YMCA properties by completing or assigning work orders for YMCA facilities teams and managing facility projects.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions include:

• Completes or provides coordination of maintenance work orders with collaboration from Property Team.
• Works with outside contractors to obtain bids related to work orders.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Develops strategies to motivate the team and achieve goals.
• Manages work orders related to facility maintenance budgets and submits reports to leadership.
• Monitors maintenance contractors to ensure they meet expectations.
• Works with outside agencies to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Informs property team of maintenance issues.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a safe, functional and orderly manner.
• Assists location staff as needed to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Relates to the public in a positive manner.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Actively participates in department staff meetings and/or related trainings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Leadership competencies include:

• Communication & Influence
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making
• Program/Project Management
• Developing Self & Others

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree highly desirable
• Three or more years of experience in facility management or a closely related field required
• A minimum of 1-2 years supervisory experience plus customer service experience
• Working knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, or other maintenance related areas in a commercial environment. Ability to complete basic repairs.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment and computers, including database management software, Word and Excel
• Complete within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention Training; CPR; First Aid
• Completion of YMCA risk management and other maintenance-specific certifications, as needed
• Present a professional demeanor, establish and maintain harmonious relationships, maintain confidentiality and a high degree of tact and discretion
• Must be able to interpret and enforce all safety and health regulations, respond to emergency situations
• Must occasionally work varied shifts or irregular hours, dependent on work, events and staffing needs, often work in excess of a 40 hour week.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable transportation

Work environment and physical demands:

• This is a non-office position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, use hand and power tools, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp and perform repetitive motions.
• Frequent exposure to dust or fumes is possible and use of cleaning equipment and chemicals is required.
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is possible.
• The work is performed both indoors and out.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.