Facilities Manager

Schnitzer Family Campus - Mittleman Jewish Community Center & Portland Jewish Academy • Portland, OR

32d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager provides hands-on leadership on our shared 9.4 acre campus and over 125,000 square foot building. The building is shared by two separate 501(c)(3) non-profits, Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) and Portland Jewish Academy (PJA). The MJCC is an inclusive community center and gathering space that includes a fitness facility with full amenities, two swimming pools, locker rooms, rental spaces and more. PJA is an infant-8th grade independent school that strives to ensure an academically rich environment with varying programming throughout the calendar year. This position is responsible for ensuring that our campus is operationally safe, welcoming, functional, and ready for everything from an ordinary day to a major community event, and serves as the leader of the Maintenance team. In addition to utilizing strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage day-to-day facility maintenance, custodial operations, and contractor projects, this role oversees organization-wide OSHA compliance and serves as a liaison to our contracted campus security team.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible facilities and custodial operations experience, including at least 3 years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of facility maintenance, mechanical systems, custodial standards, relevant local, state and federal laws (fire, backflow, etc.) and OSHA compliance/workplace safety standards.
• Proven experience building, leading, and mentoring teams in a collaborative, trust-building work environment.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse staff, students, leadership, and community members.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and prioritizing skills.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Ability to pass Oregon Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check
• Must be flexible and willing to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays, as necessitated by the needs of the two organizations.
• Heavy manual labor required, including frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and occasional lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs/ladders, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl.
• Comfortable working in wet environments (pools, showers, locker rooms), low-visibility areas, high-noise areas, and varying weather conditions.
• Must wear steel-toed boots.
• High degree of emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability under operational pressure.
• Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to organize complex workflows and communicate instructions clearly.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.
• College degree in Facilities Management, Custodial Management, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience in a school, fitness facility or aquatics facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance, repair, and operational integrity of building mechanical, HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, elevator, and pool/aquatic systems.
• Leverages strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to build work schedules, prioritize daily maintenance requests, and establish project completion timelines.
• Coordinates and evaluates daily operations for the Maintenance Team, including outsourced custodial contractors.
• Manages external contractors for facility renovations, electrical work, HVAC projects, and other facility projects.
• Ensures full organizational compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA standards, fire/life safety, and chemical protocols.
• Assists in developing departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operating budgets, and long-range facility plans.
• Maintains clear, proactive written and verbal communication with the Executive Director, Finance Director and other relevant staff regarding facility needs and event coordination.
• Provides supportive, hands-on leadership to coach, mentor, train, and develop staff for optimal performance and growth.
• Weaves strong communication skills into daily operations to foster trust, accountability, active listening, and strong teamwork across all shifts.
• Ensures full organizational compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA standards, fire/life safety, and chemical protocols.
• Leads and chairs the campus-wide Safety Committee, coordinating regular safety meetings, hazard assessments, and campus safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical plans (fully or partially employer paid depending on the plan you select)
• Optional Dental
• LTD and life insurance plans
• 401k plan
• Free family membership to the MJCC
• Discounts on paid programming
• Generous time off and sick leave package
• Up to 24 paid holidays annually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree