Facilities Director Sandpoint/Litehouse

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

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 Facilities Director directs and performs the maintenance and improvement operations of YMCA facilities and vehicles, including preventative maintenance and related budgets. The Facilities Director plays a key role in responding to member needs, focusing on customer service and member retention through providing a safe environment for all visitors and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides coordination and performs facility maintenance at the assigned branch(es), including planning, developing, and budgeting for preventative maintenance.
2. Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all mechanical systems vehicles, and equipment.
3. Develops relationships with vendors, contactors, and outside agencies to ensure safety, optimize building systems, and ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
4. Oversees all contractors working on the building and grounds, and requests and reviews bids from contractors.
5. Purchases maintenance and custodial supplies according to budget and monitors inventory.
6. Recruit and hire staff members, maintain training and development programs, reviews, and evaluates staff performance, and develop strategies to motivate and retain staff
7. Serve as a member of the branch leadership team, modeling excellent listening and communication skills with staff, YMCA departments, and community organizations to retain members and increase participation in fundraising
8. Updates facility plans periodically, advising the Branch Executive and Association Facilities Director on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
9. Oversees safety in the facility by keeping current SDS sheets displayed and providing direction and support for the proper functioning of the branch Safety Committee.
10. Responds to after-hour emergencies as needed, to ensure the facility remains operational.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or higher in facility management or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience in facility management or closely related field.
• One specialized certification: Certified Pool Operator, Low Pressure Boiler Operator, Gas Mechanic 1 License, or other applicable professional certification.
  1. If not currently certified, will be trained and certified upon hire
  2. Certified Pool Operator license within first year of employment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, carpentry, HVAC, and other maintenance-related areas.
• Skills in supervision, budget management and project management.
• Current Driver’s License, driving record that meets YMCA standards, and ability to travel to different work sites
• Familiarity with digital maintenance controls and computer operations.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
• Completion of YMCA required certifications upon hire
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

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 regularly required to use medium physical effort to set up and operate heavy equipment and machinery
• The employee is regularly required to use ladders and scaffolding
• The employee is regularly exposed to health and safety hazards
• The employee is frequently required to work in uncomfortable stationary positions
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $25.00-$27.50/hour depending on experience

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical Insurance starts at $45/month for employee-only coverage.
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 10.66 hours a month (starting at 16 days per year)
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Apply today!