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Are you a skilled facilities professional with a passion for maintaining top-notch environments?
Job Description
As the Facility Engineer, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and efficient operation of the YMCA Fairfax County Reston branch. Your role is crucial in providing a welcoming and safe environment for our members, staff, and visitors. If you have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, we want you to join our team!
Qualifications
- Experienced Professional: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in facility management, engineering, or related field preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in facility maintenance or engineering.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in the operation and maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and fitness equipment. Certifications such as HVAC or CMRP are a plus. Acquire Pool Operators License within 90 days of employment.
- Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
- Problem Solver: Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to address and resolve maintenance issues efficiently.
- Leader: Effective leadership and supervisory skills, with experience managing a team preferred.
- Customer Focused: Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Organized: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Essential Functions
- Housekeeping and Cleanliness: Oversee daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a spotless and welcoming facility. This includes common areas, restrooms, locker rooms, and exercise spaces.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure the facility adheres to all safety standards and regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and address any hazards promptly.
- Equipment Operations: Manage the operation and maintenance of all facility equipment, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and fitness equipment.
- Preventative Maintenance: Develop and implement a preventative maintenance schedule to prolong the life of equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance and repairs, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Inventory Management: Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment. Ensure timely replenishment and proper storage.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and train housekeeping and maintenance staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
- Emergency Response: Respond to facility-related emergencies promptly and effectively to minimize disruption and ensure safety.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.
- Collaboration: Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.
- Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.
- Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. 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.