Facilities Director

Description

YMCA OF MEMPHIS AND THE MIDSOUTH FACILITIES - DIRECTOR

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for directing the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities in the District assigned.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The full-time Facilities - Director is responsible for directing the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities in the District assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Provides overall coordination of Center maintenance, including planning and overseeing preventative maintenance.
•  Ensure the proper operation of all mechanical systems at Centers.
•  Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversee all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids, and recommend selection of contractors..
•  Works with outside agencies such as fire, health, building departments to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds. 
•  May assist in developing budgets supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitors expenditures against budget.
•  Works closely with Center Directors to direct part-time Property Coordinators at select centers.
•  Participates with other members of management in Annual Campaign.
•  Advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
•  Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
•  Position will work at multiple Centers in the Association.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

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 tosupport the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagementof the team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using aformal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact ofchange. 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.

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

•  Preferred bachelor’s degree in facility management or equivalent experience
•  Three or more years’ experience in facility management or closely related field.
•  Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
•  Skills in supervision and project management.
•  CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
•  CPO or equivalent certification required within 120 days of employment.
•  Ability and current license to drive that meets YMCA standards.
•  Ability to track projects and progress using specific facility software.
•  Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

WORK SCHEDULE:

The schedule for this full-time position is generally Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, though overtime, evenings, and weekend work may be required depending on the business need. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND 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 d