Avondale Meadows YMCA Maintenance - Director of Buildings and Grounds

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

9d•$43,888 - $53,332•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Buildings & Grounds will direct the cleaning schedule in order to ensure the proper operation of the facility and provide a clean, safe environment for members, volunteers and staff. The Director will supervise 5-8 part-time employees over 3 shifts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, staff selection, scheduling, training and evaluation, inspection of work, investigation of complaints regarding maintenance/custodial services and taking corrective action. The Director will purchase department supplies, provide inventory updates of supplies/equipment, and monitor the safety/cleanliness of the building. Though primary responsibility is to direct and coordinate the work, the Director will also perform custodial and minor maintenance functions (approximately 40% of time) in order to meet the needs of the facility.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
High school diploma (Associate’s degree preferred), or its equivalent.
3-5 years of direct experience and supervision of related technical aspects of housekeeping and general maintenance.
Experience operating small and large machinery (e.g. vacuums, buffers, hand tools, such as hammers, screw drivers, etc.).
3-5 years demonstrated experience in customer service-related area.
Experience assessing and solving related problems.
Proven record of working independently.
High regard for safety.
Strong supervisory, communication, and organizational skills.
Obtain/maintain annual certifications in CPR AED and First Aid.
Attend mandatory trainings, such as New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention and Safety and Risk Management within 30-60 days of employment.
Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to supervise and train staff.
Ability to communicate effectively with members, guests, and staff.
Ability to use an electronic purchasing and facility management software.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Knowledge of fiscal management and supply purchasing also preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the cleaning schedule to ensure proper operation of the facility.
Provide a clean, safe environment for members, volunteers, and staff.
Supervise 5-8 part-time employees over 3 shifts.
Perform staff selection, scheduling, training, and evaluation.
Inspect work and investigate complaints regarding maintenance/custodial services.
Take corrective action as needed.
Purchase department supplies.
Provide inventory updates of supplies/equipment.
Monitor the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Perform custodial and minor maintenance functions (approximately 40% of time).