What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Facilities Manager position at Foss Swim School?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company Description
Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime. Since 1993, we've been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 30 schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth. You'll find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.
Position Purpose
The District Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring FOSS pools, pump rooms, and school facilities are in good working order to create an exemplary experience for our customers and employees. This position will oversee schools in Bolingbrook, Elmwood Park, Lakeview, Niles, and Western Springs.
Primary Responsibilities
The following essential functions represent the primary work performed; however, the District Facilities Manager may be asked to assist with projects or tasks not detailed here but fall within the scope of this role.
- Manage vendors and contracted services.
- Procure necessary parts and equipment to maximize building equipment efficiency.
- Minimize downtime of equipment through spare parts management and install necessary equipment as needed.
- Surface efficiency and cost savings opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provide input of departmental best practices.
- Create and manage implementation of a maintenance schedule including servicing repairs and replacements for FOSS critical systems including pools, pump rooms, HVAC and building such as : All pool plumbing, backwash, filters, heaters, chemical feeders, pumps, strainers, auto fill systems, sumps, UV systems.
- Assemble, install, maintain, and pressure test all pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, drainage, sprinkler, and systems according to plumbing codes.
- Manage general maintenance and filter schedule for HVAC.
- Install and repair general electrical wiring, systems, and fixtures.
- Seal joints, repair cracks, and smooth imperfections on walls and ceilings in preparation for painting or treatment.
- Conduct regular pump room and facility audits to ensure compliance and evaluate system requirements.
- Manage jobs in progress and completed jobs to ensure timely and cost-effective results.
- Manage work order process for all regional schools and make recommendations for the best course of action.
- Manage coordination with vendors and contractors as needed and manage budget spend for projects.
- Provide direction and guidance virtually and in-person to local school staff when maintenance issues arise or in emergency situations.
- Actively participate in team meetings and collaborative facilities projects across all FOSS regions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Team Member Benefits & Perks
Working Conditions
Job Type : Full-time
Job Shifts :
EEO Statement
Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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