Facilities Manager Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the CEO, the Facilities Manager, in accordance with the operating policies of the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, administers the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the site and facilities.

Our Culture:

Our mission at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center puts Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming:  We are open to all.  We are a place where you can belong and become.  We are genuine:  We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful:  We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.  We are nurturing:  We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.  We are determined:  Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Sherman Lake YMCA strives to be a place where acceptance and participation are the same for everyone regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, immigration status, ability or national origin. We believe that everyone deserves to work in a safe and welcoming environment, and will make every reasonable effort to meet the individual needs of all our staff. We are a continuing work in progress and look to review our practices and policies regularly to ensure we remain a place for all to belong.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. Safety

    • Correct unsafe conditions promptly. 

    • Be on the alert for conditions that present a safety hazard to clients, employees, or the physical plant.

  2. Camp

    • Inspect cabins, dining hall, visitor center, recreation center, and property facilities when appropriate.

  3. Client Services

    • Assist clients with needs in regard to their comfort and convenience.   

    • Provide services to clients as outlined by camp management.

  4. Repairs

    • Repair malfunctions or hire outside contractors for malfunctions that are beyond competence or the scope of this position which need attention.

  5. Communications

    • Keep CEO informed of any maintenance and repair issues.

    • Keep CEO informed as to the needs for tools, materials, and supplies required doing the job.

    • Suggest ways to do tasks more efficiently.

    • Suggest ways to improve service.

  6. Work Process

    • Work with the maintenance crew and direct crew on all projects and assignments.

    • Make sure all buildings are locked and secured.

    • Be willing to help as needed in other service areas of camp.

Safety Procedures

Always be sure to read all instructions on containers for warnings and maximum effectiveness.  Safety glasses should be worn when using strong chemicals and always wear rubber gloves whenever you are working around human body excretions.

Supplies 

Keep track of low maintenance supplies and order supplies so that a minimum of a month's inventory can be maintained.

Maintenance

  1. Reports to the CEO as a member of the leadership team and implements the staff policy as it relates to the maintenance and upkeep of plant and equipment.

  2. Displays an HCRR (Honesty, Caring, Respect & Responsibility) attitude at all times towards guests, members, participants and staff.

  3. Responsible for work assignments.

  4. Identify individual objectives and performance appraisals.

  5. Responsible for care of equipment, inventory control and keeping any essential records.

  6. Achieve through planning, organization, coordination, the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

  7. Responsible for implementing a preventive maintenance plan.

  8. Work independently or with other maintenance staff to accomplish day-to-day routines.

  9. Responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for member/guests in terms of services to client needs. 

  10. Responsible for the facilities ground and trash pick up.

Qualifications:

This position is concerned primarily with the achievement and delivery of effective camping services for the YMCA and client constituency. It requires a degree of problem solving ability to help develop and initiate solutions, and the ability to implement systems of preventative maintenance. The position requires understanding and a working knowledge, plus previous experience in all areas of maintenance and land management.

The position requires technical skills at the apprentice level in areas of painting, carpentry, welding, electrical controls, plumbing, water treatment, vehicle and machinery operation, including maintenance.  It also requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, plus experience in the following areas:  human relations, facility and site management, maintenance, and construction.  Experience and background should include working in a camp setting or comparable employment.

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 up to 50 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 the duties of this job the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Effect on End Results:

This position has a primary impact on the overall effectiveness in which the SLYOC accomplishes its aims and objectives in service to our membership and clients.

The effectiveness of this position should be measured by:

  1. The well administered program of preventive maintenance and facility and site development.

  2. Every thing looks and works like new.

  3. 100% customer satisfaction.

  4. A safe and healthy camp maintained in a responsible manner with a sanctioned site approval by the American Camping Association.

  5. A steady growth in satisfied client groups in year-around occupancy.

  6. High morale of employed staff and their respective involvement with camper and client groups.

Qualifications:

This position is concerned primarily with the achievement and delivery of effective camping services for the YMCA and client constituency. It requires a degree of problem solving ability to help develop and initiate solutions, and the ability to implement systems of preventative maintenance. The position requires understanding and a working knowledge, plus previous experience in all areas of maintenance and land management.

The position requires technical skills at the apprentice level in areas of painting, carpentry, welding, electrical controls, plumbing, water treatment, vehicle and machinery operation, including maintenance.  It also requires a high school diploma or its equivalent, plus experience in the following areas:  human relations, facility and site management, maintenance, and construction.  Experience and background should include working in a camp setting or comparable employment.

Salary Range:

  • $54,754-$68,442

  • On-site housing provided

Benefit Summary:

  • Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time

  • Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Y Retirement Plan

  • Employee Discounts for camps, classes and Y merchandise

  • YMCA Membership included

Apply:

Please submit resume to Jennifer Costie, Business Manager at jenniferc@ymcasl.org by November 5, 2021.