Facility Director - Full Time

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Facilities, ensure clean and effective branch operation and maintenance of the entire complex for all assigned facilities; supervise Housekeeping/custodial Staff; perform routine and preventative maintenance as per maintenance calendar; inform management on any foreseeable problems with the facility; perform any repairs or renovations to the facility as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct the operations and personnel in the maintenance and cleaning of the branch or branches and the associated grounds including but not limited to outdoor pool, fields, playgrounds, landscaping, etc.  Ensure the safety and well being of members, staff, and volunteers.
• Ensure quality service delivery and effective use of resources including staff, volunteers, facilities and equipment within established budget.
• Manage, coordinate and schedule project work to be completed with minimal disruption in service to members.
• Administer transportation policy and procedures relating to vehicles the drivers.
• Ensure that all safety and risk management procedures are followed and logs and records maintained. Conduct daily building audits to determine priorities and work to be completed; follow up with member concerns within 48 hours.
• Manage the maintenance and chemical/mechanical aspects or the pool to assure and local ordinances. Maintain pool operator and pesticide applicator license.
• Manage cleaning, landscape and supplies contracts.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all branches under direct supervision for equipment, floors and surfaces.
• Conduct daily evaluation of equipment and facilities in all areas.   Follow up on all safety and cleanliness related issues.
• Develop and work with a strong building and properties committee to guide current and future building plans and development.
• Work with the Vice President of Facilities to oversee all construction projects, communication with contractors and completion of work following established policies and procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, training and evaluating all facility maintenance and housekeeping staff for all branches under responsibility.
• Create staff schedules, monitor time sheets, complete payroll, and be accountable for departmental budget relating to staff salaries.
• Be an active member of the management team, working with all directors to ensure facility cleanliness, maintenance of facility equipment and recommend facility improvements.
• Cultivate appropriate members and volunteers for committees, special events and annual giving.
• Meet monthly with supervisor to communicate areas of success and opportunities for development and improvement.
• Meet weekly with the Executive Leader and Childcare Leader to communicate areas of success and improvement. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of (5) five years' experience managing a large facility or multiple facilities, experience with electrical, HVAC, pool filtration and maintenance of grounds. Experience managing staff and working with contractors.
• Knowledge of budget development and compliance. Current pool operator and pesticide applicator license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word to impart oral information and to convey detailed, spoken instructions to staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately, quickly, and loudly. Ability to perceive the nature of sounds by ear; ability to lift and carry 50-75 pounds; ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling. Ability to move about on foot quickly; ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where they actually are and clearly see at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The physical environment requires the employee to possibly work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure such as hearing protection and rubber gloves.

Acquire and maintain the following certifications:

• CPR/AED/O2 (valid 2 years with exception of Aquatics to renew annually), First Aid (valid 2 years) obtained through the American Red Cross
• Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted)
• Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years)
• Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.

OUR CULTURE

At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission

OUR MISSION

To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.