What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Housekeeping Manager position at YMCA of Metropolitan Washington?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Position: Facility Manager
Salary: $45,000.00
Build Spaces That Change Lives.
At the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, our facilities are more than buildings — they’re community hubs where families grow, friendships form, and healthy lifestyles begin. We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented, and helpful Facility Manager to lead our maintenance and housekeeping operations and help create safe, welcoming, and high-performing environments for members and staff.
If you’re passionate about safety, leadership, and creating spaces people love, this is your opportunity to build a career with purpose.
About the Role
As the bilingual English/Spanish Facility Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day facility operations, preventive maintenance programs, and housekeeping services across the branch. You’ll lead teams, manage systems, and implement best practices to ensure our YMCA facilities remain clean, safe, efficient, and member-ready at all times.
What You’ll Do: In this leadership role, you will:
- Manage housekeeping and maintenance teams to deliver exceptional facility standards
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment and facility life
- Coordinate repairs, work orders, inspections, and vendor relationships
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards
- Develop schedules, staffing plans, and workflow processes for operational efficiency
- Monitor inventory, supplies, and equipment while managing departmental budgets
- Implement innovative cleaning and maintenance practices that improve member experience
- Partner with branch leadership to support special events, programs, and facility upgrades
- Lead training, performance management, and team development initiatives
What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, service-focused environment.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in in facilities management, housekeeping operations, or building maintenance
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventive maintenance.
- Pool Operator Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of employment).
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically active, fast-paced environment.
- Must be available for emergency call-outs as needed.
Why You’ll Love Working at the Y:
We support you inside and outside the workplace. When you join the YMCA, you join a community focused on growth, belonging, and purpose.
- Mission-Driven Work: Every day, you’ll help families gain access to essential child care services.
- Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- Free YMCA Membership: Full access for you and your family.
- Retirement Support: The Y contributes 10% of your salary into a retirement plan, with optional 403(b) and Roth plans available.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training, leadership development, and advancement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 3 years of minimum experience in facilities management, housekeeping operations, or building maintenance?
- Do you have a working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and preventive maintenance?
- How many years of supervisory management experience overseeing staff do you have?
Language:
- English and Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000