POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Associate Director of Facilities at The West Cook YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also overseeing the maintenance and improvement of YMCA facilities and vehicles.

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 a 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 direction of facility and vehicle maintenance, including planning, and developing preventative maintenance programs and annual improvement plans, and cost projections.

2. Directly leads and supervises the maintenance staff for the branch and satellite locations including recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of full time and/or part time staff. Monitor performance of staff including all shifts and employee performance evaluations. Ensures maintenance and custodial staff are trained in all aspects of their positions with highest priority to safety and workplace OSHA standards. Advises CEO and Finance director on maintenance and custodial issues and projects as requested.

3. Ensures that assigned equipment and vehicles are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.

4. Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. May request and review bids and recommend selection of contractors.

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. Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and forecasts to support the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures.

7. Identifies and mitigates significant business, financial, and operating risks and advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested. Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before executing decision.

8. Maintain up-to-date records of repairs, status of various facility/campus initiatives, warranties and other appropriate operational contact information.

9. Survey all property, facilities and grounds daily for cleaning and maintenance standards adherence and to confirm adequate workflow structure is actively responding to needs and requirements.

10. Identifies potential safety hazards, takes necessary steps to reduce risks. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs assigned staff and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.

11. Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s

strategic plan and community needs.

12. Available on call for unexpected breakdowns or incidents at facility.

13. All other duties as assigned.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES (Team Leader)

Values: Demonstrates in word and action the Y’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and a commitment to the Y’s mission, in all matters at all times.

Quality Results: Demonstrates and fosters a strong commitment to achieving goals in a manner that provides quality experiences.

Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

Relationships: Builds authentic relationships in the service of enhancing individual and team performance to

support the Y’s work.

Developing Others: Recognizes and acts on the need to continually develop others’ capabilities to attain the

highest level of performance possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Prefers a baccalaureate undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and/or minimum 10 years of experience with staff supervision, facility planning and construction, and facility management.

· Minimum 15 years industry experience in property/facilities management and/or training with management/technical emphasis; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

· Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, to determine and set priorities with the capacity to respond and handle tasks appropriately.

· Strong organizational and management skills; strong interpersonal and supervisory skills; strong presentation skills and experience in matrix management organization.

· Knowledgeable in real estate, building systems, property risk management, telecommunications, furniture, procurement, and property accounting.

· Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field or equivalent.

· Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance- related areas.

· CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.

· Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.

· CPO “POOL” and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.

· Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.

· Proficient and comfortable with personal computers helpful.

· Availability and ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

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.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, climb ladders, walk, shovel snow, plow snow, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.

· The work is performed both indoors and out and may require travel to various locations.

· While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

COMPENSATION

1. Total Compensation is $80,000

2. Medical and Dental Insurance Plans

3. YMCA Retirement benefits

4. Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability, and Additional Coverage Options

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person