Avery Facilities & Grounds Director

Greater Joliet Area YMCA • Plainfield, IL

8d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The C.W. Avery Family YMCA is seeking a hands-on Facilities and Grounds Director to lead branch maintenance and custodial operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director oversees day-to-day facility maintenance, preventative care, campus grounds, equipment, vehicles, budgets, and vendor contracts, while supervising cleaning and maintenance staff. The role directs maintenance, custodial, and improvement operations for the YMCA facility, grounds, and vehicles, helping ensure the branch remains safe, clean, and well maintained.

Requirements

• Three or more years of experience in facility management or a closely related field.
• Working knowledge of custodial, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire prevention, and plumbing systems, carpentry, and other maintenance-related areas.
• Skills in supervision, budget management, and project management.
• Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, BBP, First Aid, and AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) and boiler certifications required within 120 days of employment.
• Ability and current license to drive, with a record that meets YMCA standards.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in facility management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility maintenance and plan and develop preventative maintenance.
• Ensure proper operation of all mechanical systems.
• Complete repairs and projects in a timely manner.
• Oversee contractors working in the facility and grounds; request and review bids and recommend contractor selections as needed.
• Work with fire, health, building, and other outside agencies to ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal facilities and grounds regulations.
• Assist the Executive Director with developing budgets for preventative and annual maintenance plans and monitor expenditures against the budget.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule, direct, and evaluate assigned staff and volunteers, including the Cleaning Manager and maintenance and custodial staff.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals, and model relationship-building skills in interactions.
• Participate with other management members in the YMCA fundraising campaign.
• Advise management on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
• Ensure assigned vehicles and other equipment are maintained.
• Update facility plans periodically and potentially develop annual and long-range capital project plans consistent with the YMCA strategic plan and community needs.
• Coordinate with the Cleaning Manager to develop a comprehensive custodial plan that keeps the facility in outstanding condition during all operating hours.
• Participate in the Safety and Risk Cabinet, Facilities Cabinet, staff meetings, and other related meetings.
• Serve as Leader on Duty as needed and remain available on call 24 hours a day to respond to branch emergencies.

Benefits

• Defined contribution retirement plan with 12 percent of salary contributed by the association when eligibility requirements are met.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Free programming.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager