Morris Facilities and Grounds Director

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Facilities and Grounds Director to lead our maintenance and custodial operations at our brand new, state-of-the-art facility. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to be at the forefront of our community's growth and contribute to creating a safe, welcoming, and pristine environment for all members.

In this pivotal role, you will orchestrate all aspects of property, facility, and grounds management. Your mission will include overseeing the upkeep and enhancement of our facilities, directing a dedicated team, managing preventative maintenance programs, and handling improvement projects. You will also be instrumental in maintaining our vehicles and equipment, ensuring they are always in top condition. Your expertise will be crucial in managing related budgets, ensuring that all operations run smoothly and efficiently.

If you are passionate about facility management and eager to play a pivotal role in launching and maintaining a premier community space, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position and contribute to the future of the Morris Hospital YMCA!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance, including planning and developing preventative maintenance.

• Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems.

• Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. May include performing technical construction projects such as carpentry, light electrical, light plumbing and grounds work .

• Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and on the 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.

• In conjunction with Executive Director, assist with developing budget supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures against budget.

• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear and concise communication within area of responsibility and assists custodial staff as necessary.

• Ensures custodial staff are trained in all aspects of their positions with highest priority to safety and workplace OSHA standards.

• Collaborates with departmental branch leadership staff to accomplish branch and association initiatives and provide support for seasonal operations, program transitions and special events as needed.

• Participates with other members of management in the YMCA’s fundraising campaign.

• Responsible for making knowledgeable and informed purchasing decisions relative to maintenance supplies and maintains proper inventory and operation of equipment and supplies.

• Provides leadership and timely management of the maintenance work order system meeting the parameters established for the association including but not limited to timely completion of work. Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.

• Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual and long-range plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.

• Develops comprehensive branch custodial plan that insures the facility is in outstanding condition during all hours of operation.

• Participates in Facility Cabinet meetings.

• Serves as Leader on Duty (LOD) as assigned and provides coverage as needed.

• 24-hour on-call availability to respond to any branch emergency situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in facility management or a related field preferred.

• Three or more years experience in facility management or closely related field.

• Working knowledge of custodial, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire prevention, and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.

• Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.

• Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, BBP, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.

• Certified Pool Operator(CPO) and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.

• Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

• Familiarity with personal computers helpful.

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

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 the essential functions.

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.

• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.

• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.

• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.

• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.

• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi – reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, will be exposed to prevalent weather conditions. May be require travel to various locations.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS:

• A defined contribution retirement plan with 12 percent of salary contributed by the association (when eligibility requirements are met)

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Health insurance, dental and life insurance

• Professional development opportunities

• Free YMCA Programming