Director of Property & Grounds

YMCA
Salary
$54,000.00
$67,500.00
How to Apply
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CEO
Andrew Thornton
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7000 N Fleming Lane
Peoria, 61614
United States

The Peoria YMCA has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven, experienced servant leader to join our team.
Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Directs the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities and vehicles, including preventative facility maintenance, housekeeping, management of large property, and related budgets. The incumbent hires, supervises and trains all related staff ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all.

Qualifications
  1. Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field or equivalent preferred.
  2. Three or more years experience in facility management or closely related field.
  3. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
  4. Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.
  5. CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
  6. Certified Pool Operator license and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.
  7. Ability and current license to drive with record that meets YMCA standards.
  8. Familiarity with personal computers helpful.
  9. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Essential Functions
  1. Provides overall coordination of facility maintenance and housekeeping, including planning and developing preventative maintenance.
  2. Ensures the proper operation of all mechanical systems.
  3. Completes repair work and projects in a timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. 
  4. Requests and reviews 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. Develops budgets supporting the preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitors expenditures against budget.
  7. Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs assigned staff and volunteers in the areas of maintenance and housekeeping. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  8. Advises management on maintenance issues.
  9. Ensures that assigned vehicles (and other equipment) are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
  10. Updates facility plans periodically. May develop annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs. 
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising. 

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. 

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. 

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Required Certifications

1. First Aid, CPR Certifications including AED.

2. Certified Pool Operator “CPO”