Facilities & Property Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Denver, CO

3d • $85,000 - $97,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Help Shape the Spaces Where Our Community Thrives. At the YMCA, our facilities are more than buildings—they're places where children learn to swim, families connect, seniors stay active, and communities grow stronger. We're looking for an experienced, collaborative leader to serve as our Senior Director of Facilities & Property, ensuring our facilities remain safe, welcoming, and mission-ready for everyone who walks through our doors. If you're passionate about strategic planning, operational excellence, and leading teams that make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do As the Senior Director of Facilities & Property, you'll provide leadership for the maintenance, operations, and long-term stewardship of YMCA facilities and properties. You'll develop strategies that protect our assets, enhance member experiences, and support the YMCA's mission through safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments. Key responsibilities include:

Lead the overall maintenance and operation of YMCA facilities and properties.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement plans.
Manage facility budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for facilities and maintenance teams.
Ensure all YMCA locations are clean, safe, and welcoming for members, staff, and guests.
Collaborate with association leadership to support strategic initiatives and future growth.
Monitor building systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability opportunities.
Respond to facility emergencies and lead operational planning for unexpected events.

What You Bring We're looking for a leader who combines technical expertise with a servant-leadership mindset. Preferred qualifications include:

Significant leadership experience in facilities management, property management, building operations, or a related field.
Experience managing multiple facilities and capital improvement projects.
Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems, life safety, and preventative maintenance programs.
Strong budgeting, project management, and vendor management skills.
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.

Why the YMCA? Every day, you'll help create safe and welcoming spaces where our mission comes to life. Your work directly impacts children, families, older adults, volunteers, and staff by ensuring our facilities are ready to serve the community.

Position Summary The Facilities & Property Director provides leadership and strategic oversight for all YMCA facilities, grounds, maintenance operations, custodial services, aquatic systems, fleet operations, security systems, organizational assets, and capital improvement projects across five YMCA locations. The position ensures YMCA facilities and assets are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and effectively managed to support the YMCA's mission and operational goals. The Director supervises maintenance and custodial staff, manages facility and asset budgets, oversees vendor relationships, coordinates capital projects, administers security and access control programs, and provides leadership for facility-related emergency response efforts.

OUR PATH For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all. Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together. Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.

Essential Functions Facilities Leadership & Operations
Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
Conduct facility assessments and prioritize repairs.
Ensure facilities are safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal facility regulations.
Collaborate with branch leadership to ensure all YMCA properties are well-maintained in a safe, welcoming, and mission-focused manner.
Staff Leadership & Development
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance and custodial staff.
Establish work priorities, schedules, and performance expectations.
Provide coaching, professional development, and accountability to assigned staff.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Ensure staff maintain required certifications and safety training.
Building Systems & Technical Oversight
Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building, and pool systems.
Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for maintenance and custodial staff.
Monitor facility equipment performance and preventative maintenance schedules.
Determine when repairs can be completed in-house versus outsourced and assist with repairs as appropriate.
Monitor pool chemical systems and water quality programs.
Vendor & Budget Management
Manage vendors, contracts, and repair bids.
Identify cost-saving opportunities where appropriate.
Partner with YMCA leadership to develop and manage facilities operating budgets.
Ensure contractor compliance with YMCA safety and insurance requirements.
Emergency Preparedness & Risk Reduction
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Ensure compliance with health department requirements tied to pool operations.
Serve as primary contact for facility-related emergencies.
Participate in organizational emergency response planning.
Coordinate facility recovery efforts following emergencies or disasters.
Support organizational safety initiatives and emergency preparedness efforts
Leadership Competencies Communication & Influence Critical Thinking & Decision Making Developing Self & Others Fiscal Management Program and Project Management Inclusion
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct supervision of maintenance and custodial staff.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a variety of settings including administrative offices, wellness and program areas, maintenance and mechanical spaces, outdoor grounds, and community locations. Regular interaction with YMCA members, staff, volunteers, vendors, contractors, and community partners. Frequent exposure to varying environmental conditions, including indoor and outdoor temperatures, humidity, noise, dust, and cleaning products. May be required to respond to facility emergencies, alarms, safety incidents, and weather-related events. Work schedule may include occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support facility operations, special events, projects, and emergency situations. Noise levels range from moderate to loud depending on facility activities and operational demands.

DISCLAIMER The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position. Employment with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Five years of facilities, property, or building operations experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience managing multiple facilities or locations.
• Strong commercial HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical knowledge.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, or related field.
• YMCA facility management experience.
• OSHA training or safety certifications.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall maintenance and operation of YMCA facilities and properties.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs and capital improvement plans.
• Manage facility budgets, capital projects, and vendor relationships.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for facilities and maintenance teams.
• Ensure all YMCA locations are clean, safe, and welcoming for members, staff, and guests.
• Collaborate with association leadership to support strategic initiatives and future growth.
• Monitor building systems, energy efficiency, and sustainability opportunities.
• Respond to facility emergencies and lead operational planning for unexpected events.
• Develop and oversee preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct facility assessments and prioritize repairs.
• Ensure facilities are safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal facility regulations.
• Collaborate with branch leadership to ensure all YMCA properties are well-maintained in a safe, welcoming, and mission-focused manner.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance and custodial staff.
• Establish work priorities, schedules, and performance expectations.
• Provide coaching, professional development, and accountability to assigned staff.
• Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications and safety training.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, building, and pool systems.
• Provide technical expertise and troubleshooting support for maintenance and custodial staff.
• Monitor facility equipment performance and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Determine when repairs can be completed in-house versus outsourced and assist with repairs as appropriate.
• Monitor pool chemical systems and water quality programs.
• Manage vendors, contracts, and repair bids.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities where appropriate.
• Partner with YMCA leadership to develop and manage facilities operating budgets.
• Ensure contractor compliance with YMCA safety and insurance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health department requirements tied to pool operations.
• Serve as primary contact for facility-related emergencies.
• Participate in organizational emergency response planning.
• Coordinate facility recovery efforts following emergencies or disasters.
• Support organizational safety initiatives and emergency preparedness efforts

Benefits

• Health and Vision Care
• Dental
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Paid Time off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Free Membership

What This Job Offers

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