Facilities Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The incumbent oversees all activities under the supervision of the Branch YMCA contracted services, procurement, building maintenance best practices, repairs, and the Director. The Facilities Director will be responsible for overseeing renovations to the physical site.  This includes, but is not limited to, the buildings, grounds, septic system, wastewater system, well water system, kitchens, boats, and bathrooms.  In conjunction with the Branch Director, the Facilities Director is also responsible for managing relationships with independent contractors.  The incumbent will also be assigned various projects and/or construction of YMCA facilities. They will complete tasks to enhance the appearance and safety of the camp properties. The Facilities Director will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate for the mission and values of the YMCA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary resource for all facilities and property management for the Lawrence Branch.
• Supervise internal maintenance staff and coordinate and oversee all onsite projects.
• Works with Senior Executive Director to develop and provide oversight to annual facility operating budgets.
• Works with Senior Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer to establish short- and long-term capital replacement plans and matters related to property management.
• In conjunction with the Senior Executive Director, responsible for implementation of annual capital plan and manages budget on each project.  Including securing bids, contracts, planning, designing and construction.  Providing supervision of staff and contracted labor to ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget and that they adhere to the specifications of the design.
• Responsible for maintenance, repair, safety checks, policy compliance of all association vehicles. 
• Coordinates and leads major repair projects for the Lawrence YMCA including securing bids.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive annual inspection process for property.  Establishes and enforces best practices to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, consistency, and longevity of all of our facilities.
• Ensures codes and regulations are adhered to at all times at YMCA facility on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate YMCAs legal, regulatory, and internal safety standards, including hazardous materials usage, lock out / tag out, safety data sheets, etc. and implement consistent standards.
• Effectively manage emergency maintenance issues.
• Monitor energy efficiency of facilities and comply with association environmental and sustainability policies.
• Serve on the Association Facility Committee.
• Represents Facilities on Association Safety Committee.
• Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated successful professional experience, knowledge and proficiency in regional/multi-site facility operations management / construction and planning, coordinating and directing the work of employees.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Thorough knowledge of acceptable maintenance and repair in all phases of building maintenance.
• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in maintenance of buildings and camps.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, water systems, and other related codes as required by law and pertaining to YMCAs.
• Skill estimating cost and amount of materials needed for repair and maintenance of building structures and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.  This position is on call 24 hours a day seven days a week.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of
  the community.  Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
• Certified Pool Operator, boiler certifications, and CPR/AED required within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. Due to the nature of this position the employee may also be required to stand, walk on uneven surfaces, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.