Facilities Director

Come work with our dynamic team in a newly renovated downtown facility! This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Facilities Director at the Jackson YMCA intentionally fosters a mission-driven culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also overseeing the maintenance and housekeeping aspects of YMCA facilities and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Three or more years of experience in facility management or a closely related field.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, carpentry, housekeeping, and other related areas and associated equipment.
• Skills in supervision and budget management.
• CDL and Pool operator certifications required within 150 days of employment.
• Ability to complete Boiler Operator or Stationary Engineer registration/license issued through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
• Ability to secure and/or current license to drive school buses with a driving record that meets YMCA standards.
• Ability to be on call to respond to safety and emergencies at the facilities within 15 minutes.
• Highly organized with a proficiency in computer software.
• Ability to solve problems and interact effectively with vendors, customers, and site visitors.
• Begin to work towards YMCA Team Leader certification within the first year.

Essential Functions

• Provides overall coordination of facility (including maintenance and housekeeping for multiple buildings and two pools) and fleet maintenance and oversight.
• Preventive maintenance and facility operations in accordance with federal, state, and local policies and best practices of the YMCA.
• Oversee all contractors that work in the facility and grounds.
• Request and review bids and recommend the selection of contractors.
• Work with outside agencies such as fire, health, building departments, etc., to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
• Direct and oversee facility operations in compliance with all applicable OSHA, MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration), local, state, and federal safety regulations.
• Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and forecasts to support the preventative and annual maintenance and housekeeping plans and monitor expenditures.
• Identifies and manages significant business, financial, and operating risks and advises the CEO, Board of Directors, and staff as needed.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs staff and volunteers. Regularly reviews and evaluates performance. Fills in for staff when needed.
• Develops an annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA's strategic plan and community needs, and maintains a five-year facility forecast.
• Acts as a liaison to the Board of Directors Facilities Committee, prepares and presents agendas, budgets, reports, and meeting minutes as assigned.
• Establishes priorities systematically. Assists staff in adjusting priorities and/or eliminating tasks based on conditions or needs, such as customer, organizational, departmental, and personal. Generates solutions to work situations to manage competing priorities.
• Oversee and ensure completion of approved projects through internal and external resources.

Performance Management and Management Competencies

• Clarifies performance and development expectations with staff.
• Coaches others for success and to facilitate improvement.
• Provides timely feedback (positive and for improvement) on performance.
• Provides essential training and coaching for others to build skills necessary to achieve organizational goals.
• Mentors others to develop potential and broaden experience.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making.
• Fiscal Management.
• Leadership through vision and values.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the organization's mission, strategy and vision and explains to staff how the department is linked to this.
• Aligns systems to support the organizational vision and members/community needs.
• Understands and can articulate the direction of the organization and department, discuss reasons for changes, and answer questions.
• Translates the organization's strategic plan into specific individual and group behavioral expectations and objectives.
• Proposes new systems to accomplish work that will facilitate achieving the organizational vision.
• Facilitates change by communicating a vision for the desired state, establishing goals, and managing the transition from the current to the desired state.
• Involves staff in translating organizational values into behavioral expectations and incorporating values into daily practice.
• Is a role model for behaviors that exemplify the organization's values.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks in programs, facilities or equipment and take steps to reduce or eliminate hazards.
• Follow all YMCA safety, child-protection, and emergency-response policies, procedures, and trainings.
• Model safe behaviors, correct unsafe conditions, and promote a culture of awareness and accountability.
• Promptly report incidents, suspicious behavior, or safety concerns.
• Participate in ongoing safety and risk-management training, drills, and continuous-improvement efforts while maintaining required certifications.

Social Responsibility and Community Relations

• Act as a professional role model by consistently demonstrating behavior that reflects the YMCA's values and inspires others to do the same.
• Support YMCA fundraising efforts by building relationships, sharing the Y's impact, and participating in campaigns and events as assigned.
• Serve as an advocate for the YMCA by promoting its mission, programs, and community value in all interactions with members, partners, and the public.
• Protect and strengthen the YMCA brand by modeling the core values, delivering high-quality service, and ensuring communications and behaviors align with the mission.

Required Certifications

• Professional Rescuer in 30 days
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) in 150 days
• CDL (to transport buses) in 150 days