Assistant Facilities Director
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Job Category
Maintenance and Housekeeping
Job Location
Southeast Family YMCA - Louisville, KY
Description
As the nations leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community.
The Assistant Facilities Director supports the mission by providing housekeeping and maintenance duties. These responsibilities include but are not limited to housekeeping, the maintenance and repair of exterior and interior facilities, landscaping, and event setup. The role is split with approximately 40% of duties devoted toward housekeeping, 30% towards landscape and field maintenance and 30% toward maintenance support. The qualified candidate must maintain a positive attitude with an unwavering desire to assist all departments in their success in providing the ultimate member experience.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Model the YMCA character and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility through actions and providing a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all who enter our facilities
Identify and acknowledge exceptional performance; coach and support staff to improve departmental success
Support other departments with helping with short-term coverage (Wellness and Membership)
Develop a critical eye for detail and have the ability to convey the importance of maintenance and cleanliness standards
Assist with and participate in continuing strategic development for the Facilities Department
Assist with the development and implementation of ongoing tactics to maintain and increase member survey scores through excellent supervision and training of staff
Have the ability and willingness to learn small repairs on multiple areas of building maintenance including fitness equipment, plumbing, painting, housekeeping, and landscaping
Promote and engage in safe work practices including working from heights, electric, plumbing, pumps, and chemicals, and complete all training in a timely manner
Understand and enforce all YMCA policies
Assist in ordering housekeeping supplies.
Cover shifts as necessary
Communicates to all staff the importance of the organizations commitment to protect children from abuse.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership to ensure excellent facility upkeep and cleanliness with member satisfaction as a main goal
Successfully manage staff responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Southeast YMCA
Assist with continuous improvement of the Facilities department including planned maintenance, housekeeping routes, and staff development
Qualifications
KNOW HOW/REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate must have exceptional hands-on, problem-solving skills
A positive, can-do attitude and ability to prioritize in a consistently changing environment
Have a servant leadership mindset.
Open-minded and willing to learn and ask questions
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to improve and streamline processes and handle multiple tasks
Effective in emergency situations by embracing a calm and rational demeanor and effectively using sound judgment
Ability to set the standard for and model exceptional work ethic and mentor staff
Provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that promotes teamwork and success around our departmental mission of exceptional member satisfaction
Ability to build genuine relationships with members, guests, and co-workers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Able to work from heights at or above 30ft.
Carry ladders, tools, and equipment up to 50lbs.
Able to walk and stand without limitations.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
This position description reflects the position's major functions but is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Assistant Facility Director is also responsible for taking direction from the branch leadership staff in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the branch and/or associations success.
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.
- Location:
- Louisville