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Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll enjoy a career that makes a lasting difference in the lives of others!
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Directs the maintenance, custodial and improvement operations of the YMCA facility, grounds and vehicles, including preventative maintenance and related budgets.
OUR CULTURE:
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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field preferred and/or years of experience equivalent.
2. Three or more years’ experience in facility management or closely related field.
3. Working knowledge of custodial, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire prevention, and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
4. Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.
5. Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, BBP, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
6. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.
7. Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.
8. Familiarity with personal computers helpful.
9. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
The work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and may require travel to various locations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance, including planning and developing preventative maintenance.
2. Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems.
3. Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids, and recommend selection of contractors.
4. 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.
5. In conjunction with Executive Director, assist with developing budget supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures against budget.
6. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers including Cleaning Manager, maintenance and custodial staff. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
7. Participates with other members of management in the YMCA’s fundraising campaign.
8. Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
9. Ensures that assigned vehicles (and other equipment) are maintained.
10. Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual and long range plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
11. In coordination with the Cleaning Manager, develops comprehensive branch custodial plan that insures the facility is in outstanding condition during all hours of operation.
12. Participates in Safety and Risk Cabinet, Facilities Cabinet, staff meetings and other related meetings.
13. Serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) as needed.
14. 24-hour on-call availability to respond to any branch emergency situations.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA COMPETENCIES (TEAM LEADER):
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Y’s values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.