Assistant Facility Manager-Maintenance

Fairviewlakeymca; New Jersey; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is looking for a dedicated Assistant Facility Manager to support the maintenance and operations of their facilities. This role involves overseeing staff, managing repairs, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for all visitors. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in maintenance, with skills in plumbing, electrical work, and general repairs. Join a mission-driven team committed to community development and enjoy a rewarding career that makes a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to contribute to a vibrant community-focused organization, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

12% retirement plan

403b plan

Generous PTO plan

Professional development opportunities

Complimentary use of YMCA facilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform various repairs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff and ensure facility upkeep.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of all buildings and grounds.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Landscaping

Carpentry

Mechanical Repairs

Masonry

Supervision

Fiscal Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Fairview Lake YMCA Camps, 1035 FAIRVIEW LAKE RD, NEWTON, New Jersey, United States of America Req #1769

Thursday, March 6, 2025

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission-focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction and in conjunction with the Facility Director, the Assistant Facility Manager assists in the supervision of staff, maintenance, housekeeping, and repairs of all buildings, grounds, equipment, formulation of annual budget and project budgets. Must be able to work independently on long-term projects with basic skills in operating heavy equipment, plumbing, electricity, landscaping, carpentry, mechanical repairs, and masonry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• At all times, maintain a professional demeanor, as a representative of the YMCA. Wear YMCA T-shirt every day. Encourage through positivity.
• Ensures facilities and grounds are safe, attractive, and clean at all times, through the upkeep of grounds, vehicles, and equipment. May perform seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning of debris.
• Ensures all buildings used in camp, such as cabins, platform tents, dining halls, lodges, shelters, program buildings, shower houses, restrooms; equipment used by maintenance staff (and occasionally counselors/campers); vehicles; and other camp facilities are maintained in good repair, and kept clean, safe, and sanitary.
• Examples of structures to be in good repair include railings, porches, steps, floorboards, screens, and doors. Activity areas include lake and dock areas, hiking and ski trails, paths and walkways, playing fields and courts, playgrounds and other recreation and play areas, ropes courses, and overnight sites.
• Operates and maintains related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
• Responsible for assisting in the planning and implementation of operational building renovations/construction projects.
• Responsible for on-call overnight, weekend, and vacation time when groups are using the facilities.
• Compliance with NJ Department of Health Standards, NJ Department of Environment Protection, OSHA standards, local County Health Department, and ACA Standards.
• Knowledge of all property lines, identify and maintain same by tree blazing and painting.
• Maintain property lines and posted no trespassing signs.
• Cutting/removal of dead trees and brush.
• Provide water drainage throughout property to prevent erosion.
• Maintain roads and fences.
• Knowledge of and maintenance of all waste water systems, including repairs of all leaks.
• Prepare preventive maintenance schedule and keep records of repair for insurance verification.
• Responsible for proper waste removal.
• Weekly review of all buildings and report repair of replacement needs.
• Responsible for all electrical systems throughout, oversee minor work done by licensed electrical contractor.
• Ensure cleanliness of all buildings and areas prepared for occupancy.
• Ensure maintenance and repairs are completed for roofs and gutters throughout.
• Paint, stain, and varnish, interior and exterior, of all buildings.
• Plumbing repair and alteration as needed.
• Assist with all lake improvement/management activities.
• Maintain inventory of all maintenance supplies and equipment including hand tools.
• Responsible for all shipments and proper storage.
• Check and repair heating systems, oil and gas fired, including hot water heaters.
• Check and repair all athletic counts, nets, backstops and all weather surface play areas.
• Post safe and unsafe ice conditions and ensure program staff is notified of status.
• Ensure maintenance of tools and equipment is in good repair, properly stored, and cared for.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.

Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance, and support.

Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School Diploma
• Five Years or more of related experience preferred with basic skills in Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, Carpentry, Mechanical and Masonry
• 1-3 years experience in supervision and fiscal management
• Understanding of NJ Department of Health Standards
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Ability to safely operate heavy equipment
• Knowledge of general maintenance, housekeeping, repairs, grounds keeping, and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• Ability to safely push/pull/lift at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet.
• Ability to work with paint, cleaning equipment, chemical compounds, solvents, cleaners, and solutions in dry, liquid, powder, spray, and aerosol forms.
• Ability to paint, clean equipment, and operate motorized equipment as needed.
• Ability to work in conditions that will create dirt and dust.
• Ability to perform essential maintenance to facility or equipment, which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead; crouching; kneeling; shoveling; carrying, working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Current active employees of the Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges should apply via the Careers section of the Dayforce Employee Account.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Additional compensation includes 12% retirement upon eligibility, 403b plan, generous PTO plan, professional development opportunities, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA/employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to extensive background check.