The Property Director oversees the maintenance and housekeeping staff, facilities, infrastructure, grounds, and vehicle operations. Becket Chimney Corners YMCA owns some 1400 acres with over 140 buildings, including a Wastewater Treatment Facility and two Dining Halls serving some 500 people each. This person is an accomplished manager with a proven track record of leading teams. This individual is organizationally goal driven and embraces the importance of quality property, grounds, and guest experience. The Property Director assures that the property management team adheres to all regulatory standards, OSHA and company policies. The incumbent understands this role is guided by the program needs and values of Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA (BCCYMCA).
- Hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and development of year round (and seasonal) maintenance staff.
- Develop, manage and maintain a multi-year property management plan including deferred maintenance plan and annual capital projects plan, consistent with BCCYMCA’s Master Site Plan and strategic goals.
- Develop budgets that support preventative and deferred maintenance plans; monitor expenditures against budget.
- Manage all work orders with priority given to safety and customer service related requests.
- Ensure the proper upkeep and cleanliness of the facility and grounds, including but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, and ice control.
- Oversee the proper operation of all mechanical systems, machines, engines, and vehicles on property.
- Oversee operation and regulatory compliance, including: public water wells, dams and sewer treatment system.
- Assist with the management of the internal timber harvests and the removal of hazardous trees on property.
- In cooperation with Senior Staff Team—manage maintenance issues, property concerns, major malfunctions and upcoming projects.
- Request and review bids, and recommend contractors.
- Oversee contractors that work on the facility and grounds. Supervise the work in progress and job completion of contractors.
- Work with outside agencies, including the MA Department of Health, MA DEP, Town of Becket fire/building inspector, engineering firms, etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and permits required by BCCYMCA.
- Ensure proper maintenance of service logs and collection of data on equipment repairs.
- Recognize, prevent and correct all safety hazards following all safety regulations in accordance with OSHA and all other industry guidelines and procedures.
- Acquire building permits from the Town of Becket as needed for all projects.
- Available outside of normal business hours for property and or weather related emergencies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The Property Director must have:
- Professional experience in the YMCA, educational, medical, or other campus-like facility; including staff leadership, budget responsibility, project management, and experience successfully leading maintenance operations.
- Proven management competencies – including communication skills, management skills, customer service skills, problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing major capital projects; developing plans, awarding contracts, and overseeing construction to meet budget and quality expectations.
- General understanding of site work, public water supplies, and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Strong computer skills—including project management and inventory management software.
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license. Waste Water Treatment Operator license a plus.
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
- Software proficiency: MS Office; Maintenance project tracking (i.e., Facility Dude, Procore, Gantt Charts, etc.).
- YMCA Team Leader certification a plus.