Facilities Director

50 Graham Road West, Lansing NY

Description

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 YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while directing and accomplishing the maintenance, cleaning, and overall improvements to buildings and grounds at both the main YMCA facility and the outdoor education center. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance and cleaning, including planning, developing, and/or completing preventative maintenance. 2. Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems, including pools. 3. Manages and maintains grounds of both the main YMCA facility and outdoor education center, including snow removal. 4. Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees contractors that work in the facility and grounds. 5. 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. 6. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. 7. Advises management on maintenance and cleaning issues as well as projects, as requested. 8. Ensures that equipment is maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA. 9. Updates facility plans periodically with members of building and grounds committee and in accordance to the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs. 10. Attends all mandatory training and meetings 11. All other duties as assigned The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS:  High School Diploma, minimum  At least 4 years of experience in facility management or closely related field  Working knowledge of mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.  Ability to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.  Skills in supervision and project management.  Certified Pool Operator certification required within 6 months of hire.  Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations  Work history that demonstrates strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliable attendance.  Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.  Must possess: strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate a variety of tools and equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to distinguish colors in wiring; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  Frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, calculator and to operate tools and equipment.  Incumbents in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.  Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.  Incumbents work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels.  May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.  Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:  50% employer paid medical insurance  Retirement plan  403B tax-deferred retirement savings plan through YMCA Retirement Fund  Paid sick leave  Paid holidays and vacation time.  Free family YMCA membership.  50% off YMCA program registrations