Director of Facilities

Primary Function

Caring for our large complex of unique facilities is at the core of this Sauder Village leadership position. With an overall responsibility of ensuring a safe, sound, and beautiful physical complex for guests and team-members alike, the Director of Facilities is responsible for the planning, support and maintenance of all facilities and grounds operations throughout the Sauder Village complex. A leader who works closely with their team, the Director ensures that our complex’s equipment, vehicles, and facilities are running optimally, safely, and sustainably at all times, in addition to implementing and managing the department's budget, project management, and building a cohesive team who works together toward a common goal. As a member of the Core Leadership team for Sauder Village, the Director will work collaboratively with others on our mission-driven enterprise.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities) include the following:

1. Supervising a central team of maintenance staff and grounds-keeping crews, ensuring they have what they need to care for the quality maintenance of the whole complex.

2. Working with other Directors to ensure quality coordination of efforts as appropriate. Also to ensure all facilities and grounds needs are fulfilled as required, communication and safety requirements are effectively addressed, and all employee issues are handled properly.

3. Overseeing the plans and daily activities of the grounds crew, including landscaping, lawn upkeep, garden plans, snow/ice removal and maintenance for the entire complex. Ensure the grounds are maintained to expected standards for a quality experience by both customers and employees.

4. Directing all building maintenance efforts for all structures complex-wide (historic modern, and everything in between), addressing reported problems in a timely manner and planning preventative maintenance programs to ensure proactive upkeep of all buildings.

5. Responsible for supervising all building mechanical maintenance as it relates to plumbing/refrigeration/HVAC work for the entire complex.

6. Overseeing maintenance and support of all equipment, including Village vehicles, machinery, and equipment used throughout the complex, including equipment used within the Historic Village (i.e.. the mill, printing equipment, weaving equipment, stoves/ovens, etc.).

7. Responsible for the support of all communications and safety equipment, including telephone system, radios, pagers, security systems, fire extinguishers and first aid kits. Also working closely with Sauder Companies on these different areas as appropriate.

8. Supervising all function setups within the complex, including those in Founder’s Hall, the Inn and within the Historic Village, meeting requirements of the scheduled events.

9. Overseeing all modern farming operations.

10. Working with the Director of Museum Operations to assist with appropriate aspects of historic farming operations, animal care, artifact and building restoration, conservation, and planning and design for the grounds of the Historic Village.

11. Managing scheduling of personnel so that all staffing is complete on a daily basis to accomplish all assigned tasks and responsibilities. Includes short term needs around weather etc.

12. Responsible for all freight handling throughout the complex.

13. Prepare, submit, manage and analyze department budgets as directed by President/CEO and Director of Finance. Ensuring efficient management of procurement and resource allocation.

14. Developing and maintaining 5-year improvements plan.

15. Working to build a high quality, creative, collaborative team and instill a sense of trust and mutual, respectful accountability amongst all team members.

16. Working with Director of Internal Engagement to retain and motivate team-members; hiring, training, and developing employees; conducting performance and salary reviews; resolving problems; providing open communication; and consulting on discipline and termination as appropriate.

17. Proactively reviewing staffing and equipment needs.

18. Supporting individual team managers, empowering them to be successful in their assigned areas. Enabling others on the team to develop innovative ideas for the unit and working to create positive relationships with team members and between all areas of the complex.

19. Seek out professional development opportunities to expand skills and stay up to date with new and emerging trends.

20. Working to reach goals as laid out in the strategic plan with a global, complex-wide mindset.

21. Maintaining and communicating the disaster plan for complex.

22. Serving as co-chair on Safety Committee, with Director of Internal Engagement. Knowledge of OSHA standards.

Skills, Requirements, and Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made in the following requirements for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor's degree in Business Operations, Operations Management, or a related field, along with

experience in construction, maintenance, business management, facilities and/or grounds management or a related position.

· Knowledge of all aspects of general maintenance including plumbing, heating, electrical and HVAC.

· Knowledge of grounds maintenance.

· Strong Leadership skills and philosophy. Teamwork, team-building, and collaboration skills.

· Highly organized and able to manage multiple complex projects.

· Open, transparent, and clear communication skills

· Proven organizational and time management skills. Successful project management experience; experience creating and maintaining a cyclical maintenance program a plus.

· Balanced approach to problem-solving, with a focus on caring for staff and guests alike

· Understands and communicates safety concerns to staff.

· Willingness to be on call on as-needed basis.

· Ability to lift in excess of 80 pounds, periodic climbing, and other skills associated with facility maintenance.

· Reflects and advocates for the mission, purpose, goals and values of Sauder Village.

· Proven ability to innovate and adapt to change.

· Ability to manage budgets and financial reporting.

· Systems-thinking skills

· Familiarity with Management systems and tools (such as Fiix) as well as Microsoft products, especially Word & Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Archbold, OH 43502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person