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 Facilities Director at the Eugene Family 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two (2) years of relevant formal facility repair or construction training beyond high school.
• A minimum of six and a half (6-½) years of experience in facility management, equipment repair, construction, or closely related field.
• Certified Pool Operator license, or ability to obtain this license within the first 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience working with and/or repairing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
• At least two (2) years of experience supervising or leading employee teams.
• At least two (2) years of experience in project management.
• Previous experience in budget management.
• Must maintain a current, valid Oregon driver’s license, a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards, and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment.
• Previous experience with facility-related technology associated with systems management and project oversight.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a facilities-related field.
• Previous experience in a Facilities Director or equivalent facilities management role at a YMCA.
• Bilingual (Spanish) fluency, with ability to speak and write in Spanish.
  
  
  

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Emotional intelligence and resilience are foundational and critical due to the significant level of project requests coming from a variety of audiences, such as Y employees, Y members, and vendors.
• Ability to build authentic, welcoming, and engaging relationships with a wide array of audiences, such as Y employees, members, and vendors.
• Analytical and problem-solving – gathering and synthesizing information; identifying and creating innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Written and oral communication – writing and speaking clearly and persuasively in various situations including via email and conducting productive meetings.
• Delegation – assigning work, giving authority to work independently, setting expectations, monitoring delegated activities and providing accountability.
• Leadership – inspiring and motivating others to perform well and accepting feedback from others.
• Management approach – including staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; making oneself available to staff; providing regular performance feedback; developing subordinates’ skills and encouraging growth.
• Customer service and quality management – providing and expecting exceptional customer service; looking for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Respectful workplace – creating and maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion in which employees are valued, communication is polite and courteous, conflict is addressed appropriately, and inappropriate behavior is addressed swiftly.
• Judgment – displaying a willingness to make decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, and making timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing – prioritizing and planning work activities, using time efficiently and developing realistic action plans.
• Safety and security – observing safety and security procedures, using equipment and materials properly and expecting employees to do the same.
• Position requires a commitment to the highest ethical standards, as outlined in our Y’s Code of Conduct, and our diversity, equity and inclusion goals.

• Provides overall coordination and execution of facility maintenance, including planning, developing, and implementing preventative maintenance tasks.
• Anticipates risks, implications, and possible outcomes before taking action.
• Applies professional managerial principles and judgement, within overall direction established by the organization’s senior management in order to proactively, safely, and effectively maintain, repair, and care for the organization’s facilities and equipment.
• Regularly tasked with solving complex problems related to a wide array of systems and equipment. Must have the ability to maintain, diagnose, and research the organization’s systems and equipment in ways that prolong equipment/system life, reduces downtime, mitigates safety risks, and ensures the organization’s ability to safely maintain and sustain operational services.
• Fosters and maintains professional working relationships with key vendors, contractors, and suppliers that help them prioritize YMCA repairs and services due to the depth and quality of these relationships.
• Completes repair work and projects in a detailed, professional, and timely manner. Oversees all contractors that work in the facility and grounds; including the collection of required documentation.
• Regularly works with outside agencies such as fire, health, building departments, etc. to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
• Collects receipts and invoices for all expenditures and submits financial paperwork in a timely manner.
• Responsible for informing the development of a departmental budget. Responsible for alignment with the departmental budget. Must have the ability to manage expenses and understand the causes, and solutions to address, budget variances.
• Responsible for working with the Y’s accounting and financial personnel to log and track fixed assets such as materially significant pieces of equipment.
• Identifies and mitigates significant business, financial and operating risks, and advises management on maintenance issues and projects as requested. Has the skills to prevent, diagnose, and repair a wide array of facility-related operating systems and pieces of equipment.
• Oversees the housekeeping function of our Y (initially this is oversight of our housekeeping vendor, but eventually, this function will operate with internal staffing.)
• Significant supervision responsibilities. Hires, trains, schedules, and directs assigned staff and vendors. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Works side-by-side with departmental staff.
• Updates facility plans periodically. May work with the CEO to develop an annual plan of capital projects, consistent with the YMCA’s strategic plan and community needs.
• Light duty carpentry work such as installing doors, patching the roof, and repairing damaged walls.
• Light duty electrical such as replacing light fixtures and ballasts.
• Significant plumbing work such as replacing faucets, working on toilets, replacing plumbing components in the mechanical spaces, diagnosing and repairing key plumbing systems in the Aquatics Center, locker rooms, and bathrooms.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and checking of pools, pool chemicals, and systems in the Aquatics Center in accordance with public safety regulations.
• Significant responsibilities to oversee complex, and technologically advanced, facility items and systems such as diagnosing needed repairs and providing first-line responsibility for maintaining and repairing HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, grounds, and building envelope systems; prior to hiring a contractor, if needed.
• Oversee the operation and mechanical functions of the entire facility at a level that allows the Y to safely and professionally meet community and staff needs.
• Overall management of facility spaces, including technologically advanced systems, processes, usage protocols and maintenance.
• Ensures that organization vehicles are maintained, by outside vendors, in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
• May provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.
• Serves on the organization’s Safety Committee.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

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 over 100 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 their job duties the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to multiple elevated risks associated with hazards and the environment such as chemicals, heights, driving on public roads, confined spaces, temperature variation, loud noises, etc. A focus on safety is essential and constantly important.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally work on components of the Y, or oversee contractors working on components of the Y, at times when the Y is closed to members. These include late nights and weekends.

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & DISCOUNTS

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Employer retirement contribution of 10% of earnings for eligible employees
• Voluntary 403b retirement savings account
• Paid jury duty, witness and bereavement leave
• Free Facility and Nationwide Membership for employee, significant other and dependents under the age of 24, living at same address
• Generous discounts on various Y programming, including Health & Wellness, Swim, Tennis, Early Learning & After School programs and Summer Camp!
• Free and/or discounted trainings on certifications including CPR/First Aid certification)
• Free counseling sessions at Bushnell University
• Getting to work with awesome people in a highly collaborative environment!
  

The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may complete the ADA Accommodation Request Form ; or contact us at hr@eugeneymca.org or 541-686-9622, ext. 246.

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