Director of Facilities
2 days ago
Madison
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Title: Director of Facilities Department: Facilities Reports To: VP of Finance Position Type: Regular, full-time FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary: $63,440 Benefits: Eligible Organization Overview The Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives, and our community, stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources they need to be successful. Goodman Community Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Position Description The Facilities Manager oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of GCC’s buildings, grounds, and equipment, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for staff, participants, and visitors. This role provides leadership to the custodial and maintenance team; manages preventative maintenance programs, work orders, vendor contracts, and capital asset planning; and ensures compliance with health, safety, and risk-management standards. The Facilities Manager collaborates closely with the VP of Finance and other stakeholders to develop facilities policies, implement improvement strategies, support budgeting and purchasing processes, and guide facility-related projects. The position requires strong supervisory experience, technical knowledge of building systems, excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities while modeling GCC’s leadership values and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the mission of strengthening lives and securing futures. Requirements: Responsibilities Leadership & Staff Management • Supervise, coach, and mentor the custodial and maintenance staff; encourage professional development., • Set departmental objectives, assess ongoing performance, and conduct performance evaluations., • Review and approve payroll-related transactions, including timecards and time-off requests, by required deadlines., • Manage routine preventative maintenance and develop/maintain a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedule and Capital Asset Maintenance Plan., • Manage the work order system; prioritize, delegate, and oversee completion of maintenance and custodial tasks and small projects., • Perform maintenance services and repairs on operational equipment, buildings, grounds equipment, vehicles, splash pad, kitchen equipment, and mechanical/electrical systems, including basic software programming for doors and related systems., • Develop and implement facilities policies, procedures, and long-term facility strategies., • Assess and manage building risk and safety; conduct risk assessments on departmental tasks and processes., • Manage the Hazard Communication Program, maintain SDS documents, and ensure compliance with applicable health and safety regulations., • Manage all facility-related vendor relationships and contracts, including cleaners, HVAC, fire/sprinkler, snow removal, trash service, grease traps, mats/towels/aprons, and other service providers., • Lead or support purchasing and RFP processes for capital expenses and facility contracts to ensure competitive pricing and quality services., • Participate in the annual budgeting process and develop/manage approved program budgets for Facilities and Front Desk., • Monitor expenditures to ensure they are appropriate, allowable, and align with organizational financial policies., • Minimum of three years of supervisory and facilities/maintenance management experience or equivalent., • Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building operations., • Strong leadership, initiative, and sound decision-making abilities., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and situations., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an even temperament and calm, instructive demeanor., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive) and strong general computer skills., • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion., • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions., • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and bend., • Occasionally required to push, pull, lift, and carry objects up to 20 pounds., • Sufficient mobility to attend frequent meetings and appointments in various community settings., • Ability to drive as part of regular job duties., • Frequent verbal and written communication required., • Regular use of computer, telephone, copier, and fax., • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record required., • Availability for some evening and weekend hours., • Goodman Community Center offers generous health and dental plans as well as vision, life insurance, short-term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a team member assistance program, • Free access to on-site Lussier Fitness Center, • Employee discount on room rental