Under the daily supervision and guidance of the Camp Director, the Property Director is a hands on working supervisory position charged with the leadership of the camps facilities department thereby accountable for the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all YMCA property, facilities and grounds. The position will be charged with providing repair service as required to keep the facilities safe and functioning properly for campers and staff. The position will also be charged with the supervision, hiring, training and general leadership of the maintenance and housekeeping staff in order to provide outstanding service and hospitality to our campers and quests.
This position supervises 1-2 Part time and 3 to 5 seasonal custodial/maintenance staff.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities and assistants engaged in maintenance and housekeeping functions.
- Maintain facilities for trash collection, recycling, and all appropriate utility companies.
- Attend staff meetings as assigned.
- Asset in moving materials and supplies to appropriate areas in camp as needed.
- Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
- Order equipment and supplies as needed, within budget or with approval of the camp director, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
- Be available or have staff maintenance staff available for emergencies during all times when campers are present.
- Be acquainted with community fire, police, and emergency service departments.
- Prepare any facility needing outside contract work for easy accessibility by contractors.
- Keep and maintain fleet of vehicles in good operating condition with supporting documentation. Repair, or supervise repair by outside Service Company.
- Maintain grounds to reduce risk of danger or injury to persons using grounds and facilities.
- Maintain pumps, wells, and dam and spillway in good operating condition to meet water standards. Maintain grounds around wells, pumps and dam and spillway.
- Be knowledgeable of applicable state, county, and federal regulations pertaining to sewer, water, garbage, electrical and water standards.
- Monitor sewer systems (septic tanks and leech beds) and water sources on camp property and supervise all necessary reports and tests.
- Maintain grounds as recommended in consultation with the camp director and any other leadership level directors, managers or coordinators. Annual jobs may include:
- Check and repair of all outdoor benches and picnic tables.
- Prepare all small engine products (mowers, blowers, cutters, etc.) for in-season use.
- Repair and replace docks seasonally.
- Inspect and make necessary repairs on all doors, screen doors, windows, floor boards, and roofing.
- Inspect all buildings and paint or stain when necessary.
- Participate in annual comprehensive cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen area of dining hall.
- Inspect camp for trees that may need thinning, limbs removed, etc. Prepare trees or supervise contracted tree maintenance work.
- Help repair all vehicles for in-season use.
- Maintain inventory of beds and mattresses.
- Repair large program items recommended by staff.
- Document all repairs, purchases, improvements to facilities and equipment.
- Communicate daily with camp director when possible and set up a workable and productive schedule.
- Provide overall coordination of facility preventative maintenance program.
- Develops budgets supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitors expenditures against budget.
- Recruits, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Serves as staff liaison to the Property Committee of the Board of Management of the camp and assists with the development of capital projects.
- Coordinates volunteer work weekend projects along with volunteers following overall plans of camp and assigned budget.
- Participates in Facilities Cabinet and Committees as needed.
- Maintain a personable and professional attitude toward campers, guests and staff. Maintain a neat and professional appearance as possible at all times.
- These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Educational Background:
Technical Degree
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in property management, engineering or facility management field.
- Understanding and working acumen of various building trades i.e. mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or construction among others.
- Must have ability to lift up to fifty pounds, stoop and stand for extended period.
- Knowledge of standards of safety, emergency procedures, accessibility, preventative maintenance and construction timelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as basic computer skills using Microsoft office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work and accept guidance and supervision from, and work with others.
- Current and continued drivers license with record that meets the YMCA’s standards.
- Desire to live and work in a camp community which may require response to emergencies at anytime.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $36,152.00 - $54,228.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 8 2018
Active Until:
Dec 8 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit