Facilities Director
About this Position
The Facilities Director has the primary responsibility of overseeing the up keep and maintenance of all facets of the building (the Center). The position is accountable for maintaining the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, decorum and efficient building functionality.
The position works closely with our maintenance supervisors, both the day and night shifts and reports directly to the Chief Executive officer and Chief Financial Officer. Building up keep may at times require large expenditures; a good working relationship and communication with the Controller is vital.
Responsibilities
- Development of systems and protocols for day to day operations
- Address staff needs
- A strong working relationship with the facilities director and maintenance staff
- Understanding and ensuring proper usage and function of the HVAC system
- Filing and maintaining all permits and licenses
- Address all violations in a prompt and timely manner
- Coordinating opening and closing schedules and emergency action plans (snow days etc.)
- Insuring building safety and security-on call at all times
- Managing security CCTV cameras
Accountabilities
- Maintain Center cleanliness and safety
- Review expenditures, reduce costs, and waste where applicable
- Maintain proper records, permits, licenses and contracts
- Provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for members and guests
Key Characteristics
- Self motivated with an entrepreneurial vision and desire to “get the job done”
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead
- Understanding of building operations and usage
- Uphold the agency’s mission statement with a can do attitude
- Be a goodwill ambassador of the Center
- Attend staff meetings (sometimes after work hours)
- Work independently or as part of a group
- Have a cheerful and welcoming disposition
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and rapidly shift from one project to another with little advance preparation
- Exceptional organizational skill, systematic and strategic thinking
- Develop new solutions to long standing challenges and seek new opportunities of efficiency “think out of the box”
- Ability to evaluate risks and take actions that minimize downside results
Requirements
- At least 3-plus years of managerial experience
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and in writing
- Ability to work off hours or when called upon to “pitch in”
- Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft of Outlook email & calendars, Office 365 emails and calendars, Navigate internet
- Travel to programs and events off site
On occasion, staff members may be asked to undertake duties that are outside the parameters of their job description. Special events, snow days or last minute situation arise from time to time. It is understood that a reasonable request to assist is expected from all employees.