The West Cook YMCA
 
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  1. Provides overall coordination of facility and vehicle maintenance, including planning, and developing preventative maintenance programs and annual improvement plans, and cost projections.
  2. Provides direct supervision for the maintenance and custodial program.
  3. Advises CEO and Finance director on maintenance and custodial issues and projects as requested.
  4. Ensures that assigned vehicles and other equipment are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
  5. Hands-on maintenance, repairs and cleaning of facility, vehicles and grounds expected
  6. Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before taking action.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Prepares budgets and interprets balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and forecasts to support the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures.
  10. Identifies and mitigates significant business, financial, and operating risks and advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
  11. 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.
  12. Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s
  13. strategic plan and community needs.
  14. Available on call for unexpected breakdowns or incidents at facility.
  15. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND REQUISITES

  • Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field or equivalent.
  • YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
  • Three or more years of experience in facility management or closely related field.
  • 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • 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 prevalentat the time.

COMPENSATION

  • Total compensation is $80,000

BENEFITS

  • Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
  • YMCA Retirement Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy, Long-Term Disability, and Additional coverage options

TO APPLY:

Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected]

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.