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Facilities Director

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Scotch Plains, NJ, USA
Full-time

The Facilities Director leads the maintenance and improvement operations of all YMCA facilities and properties, including preventative maintenance and related budgets. Supports member and staff satisfaction by ensuring excellence in safety, security, cleanliness and attractiveness of Y property.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees maintenance, upkeep and repair of the main YMCA facility and 3 rental properties, ensuring they are safe, clean and operable.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance.
  • Schedules staff to achieve optimal customer service and proactive attentiveness to maintenance issues.
  • Ensures that all Maintenance Department operations are consistent with the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA procedures; this includes, but is not limited to risk management, insurance, accident/incident reporting, purchasing, Human Resources and payroll procedures, and accounting standards.
  • Develop and manage a budget that supports the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures against the budget.
  • Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance, including planning and developing all preventative maintenance plans.
  • Inspects facilities, properties and grounds daily for risk management, repair and maintenance. Maintains detailed logs of service and repair needs as well as timelines for repair.
  • Ensures that the pools and whirlpool are operational within safety guidelines and that water clarity, temperature and chemicals are within appropriate range according to the NJ Bather Code guidelines.
  • Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner and within budget expectations. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids, and recommend selection of contractors.
  • Works with outside agencies such as fire, health, building depts., etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
  • Develop and maintain all records relating to equipment purchase, inspection and repair. Ensures that all equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
  • Develop and maintain an asset replacement plan and ensure regular quality checks are completed for all equipment and grounds.
  • Advises management on long and short term maintenance issues, concerns and projects.
  • Responds to facility emergencies including, but not limited to, plumbing, alarm activations, electrical, mechanical and HVAC, to ensure limited interruptions to facility operation.
  • Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
  • Serve as an active member of the Y Leadership Team as well as the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
  • Participates in staff committee meetings as deemed necessary.
Educational Background: 
College degree in facilities management, property management or equivalent.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Five or more years of experience in facilities management or closely related field.
  • Five or more years of experience of successful staff management.
  • Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to work with staff, members, vendors, volunteers and board members.
  • Proficiency in maintaining and completing most minor repairs and maintenance of HVAC, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
  • Skilled in supervision, budget management and project management.
  • Possess current POOL or CPO certifications or must obtain within 120 days of employment.
  • Proficient with building codes, construction, safety practices, standards and techniques relating to buildings maintenance operation.
  • Experience managing sub-contractors, soliciting quotes and contract negotiations.
  • Familiarity with personal computers including ability to create and manage Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Hold a current drivers license with record that meets YMCA standards, and a personal vehicle that may be used for business purposes.
  • Resides within a 10-mile radius (or 15 minute drive time) of the YMCA and is able to rapidly respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • Ability to be on call 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to respond to and manage facility/property emergencies.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 3 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 3 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit