Director of Facilities

Director Of Facilities

Bay Harbor Yacht Club is seeking a hands-on and experienced Director of Facilities to lead all aspects of facilities maintenance and operations across Club property. This role oversees both the Maintenance and Grounds teams, manages preventive maintenance programs, and works closely with leadership on renovations, capital projects, and emergencies. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, extensive knowledge of building systems, and proven supervisory experience in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. This is a full-time leadership position requiring excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple budgets and outside contractors. We are looking for someone to start immediately.

Bay Harbor Yacht Club, a private club located near Petoskey, MI, provides breathtaking views and exceptional service for both guests and members year-round. BHYC boasts several exquisite restaurants, multiple recreational outlets, and large event spaces, all situated on the Bay Harbor marina. We recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation which included expanded summer seasonal dining, a new Grille Room, State of the Art Fitness Center, Aquatics Center and a Relaxation Spa!

The BHYC Benefits Package for full-time, year-round employees includes:

• FREE employee meals- lunch and dinner program
• Discounts on BHYC Retail and Spa merchandise
• On-the-job training- we train all skill levels!
• Employee referral program bonuses
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Uniform Attire
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance (Club pays for 80% of single rate)
• Dental, Vision, Aflac
• Company paid Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401K matching

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the creation, implementation, and management of the preventive maintenance programs throughout the clubhouse and all buildings on club property.
• Work supervised and reported includes maintenance, repair, painting, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction and design of facility components requiring the application and management of skills in planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication and adherence to safety
• Acts as a contact for fire, flood and major emergencies, including the oversight of the storm preparation process.
• Maintain detailed reports of inspections of equipment and licenses, as well as keeping records for property audits.
• Establish an equipment service schedule and maintenance log for all pieces of mechanical and kitchen equipment throughout the entire club facility.
• Work closely with the General Manager and the IT Manager to vet and implement new technologies to help streamline Club operations
• Report to and attend Club Committee Meetings as related to Facilities
• Create daily and weekly schedules for maintenance team
• Act as liaison with outside contractors as necessary and be knowledgeable of outside project statuses and timeline completions
• Conduct training for new employees and teach skilled trades work as necessary
• Monitor employees to complete internal preventative maintenance program in a timely manner
• Diagnose issues and develop solutions, with the ability to call in subcontractors as required
• Assess capital improvement needs and long-term repair requirements for the assigned properties; scope and collect bids as needed
• Work with Events team to set up and tear down Events
• Manage multiple Facilities' budget lines and turn in all invoices and receipts monthly
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• 3-5 years experience in field or related areas required
• College degree in Facilities Management or related field or equivalent experience preferred but not required
• 3-5 years supervisory/management experience in related field preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations
• 3-5 years experience in Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC and Carpentry Maintenance and Repair preferred but not required

Job Competencies:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to work closely with Facilities and Technology committee
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize work activities within project and operations required
• Ability to manage and track multiple budget lines
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• Possess extensive knowledge of commercial building systems including preventative maintenance programs and routine repairs, mechanical and electrical