Director of Facilities

Description

Job Title: Director of Facilities 

Department: Facilities 

Reports To: VP of Finance 

Position Type: Regular, full-time 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt 

Salary: $63,440  

Benefits: Eligible 

Organization Overview

The Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives, and our community, stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources they need to be successful. Goodman Community Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Position Description

The Facilities Manager oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of GCC’s buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for staff, participants, and visitors. This role provides leadership to the custodial and maintenance team; manages preventative maintenance programs, work orders, vendor contracts, and capital asset planning; and ensures compliance with health, safety, and risk-management standards. The Facilities Manager collaborates closely with the VP of Finance and other stakeholders to develop facilities policies, implement improvement strategies, support budgeting and purchasing processes, and guide facility-related projects. The position requires strong supervisory experience, technical knowledge of building systems, excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while modeling GCC’s leadership values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the mission of strengthening lives and securing futures. 

Requirements

Responsibilities 

Leadership & Staff Management 

• Supervise, coach, and mentor the custodial and maintenance staff; encourage professional development. 
• Set departmental objectives, assess ongoing performance, and conduct performance evaluations. 
• Review and approve payroll-related transactions, including timecards and time-off requests, by required deadlines. 
• Provide technical expertise, support, and training to the team. 

Maintenance Operations & Workflows 

• Manage routine preventative maintenance and develop/maintain a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and Capital Asset Maintenance Plan. 
• Manage the work order system; prioritize, delegate, and oversee completion of maintenance and custodial tasks and small projects. 
• Perform maintenance services and repairs on operational equipment, buildings, grounds equipment, vehicles, splash pad, kitchen equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems, including basic software programming for doors and related systems. 
• Provide on-call support for after-hours emergencies. 

Facilities Strategy, Policies & Risk Management 

• Develop and implement facilities policies, procedures, and long-term facility strategies. 
• Assess and manage building risk and safety; conduct risk assessments on departmental tasks and processes. 
• Manage the Hazard Communication Program, maintain SDS documents, and ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations. 
• Work with the VP of Finance to establish standard operating procedures for building, grounds, and vehicle operations to ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment. 

Vendor & Contract Management 

• Manage all facility-related vendor relationships and contracts, including cleaners, HVAC, fire/sprinkler, snow removal, trash service, grease traps, mats/towels/aprons, and other service providers. 
• Lead or support purchasing and RFP processes for capital expenses and facility contracts to ensure competitive pricing and quality services. 
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors while on site to ensure safety and performance. 

Budgeting & Financial Management 

• Participate in the annual budgeting process and develop/manage approved program budgets for Facilities and Front Desk. 
• Monitor expenditures to ensure they are appropriate, allowable, and align with organizational financial policies. 
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned and uphold GCC leadership values and competencies. 

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of supervisory and facilities/maintenance management experience or equivalent. 
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building operations. 
• Strong leadership, initiative, and sound decision-making abilities. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and situations. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an even temperament and calm, instructive demeanor. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) and strong general computer skills. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Alignment with GCC’s mission of strengthening lives and securing futures. 

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and bend. 
• Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and carry objects up to 20 pounds. 
• Sufficient mobility to attend frequent meetings and appointments in various community settings. 
• Ability to drive as part of regular job duties. 
• Frequent verbal and written communication required. 
• Regular use of computer, telephone, copier, and fax. 
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required. 
• Availability for some evening and weekend hours. 
• Ability to respond to after-hours emergency calls (cell phone reimbursement provided). 

Benefits  

• Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program 
• Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center 
• Employee discount on room rental
• Generous PTO 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary : $63,440