Director of Facilities

Denver Rescue Mission; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Adoption benefits

HSA with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Denver Rescue Mission is seeking a Director of Facilities to lead our facilities operations across multiple sites. The role oversees a facilities team, manages budgets, and ensures safe, reliable building services including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and general maintenance.

The DOF reports to the Senior Director of Operations and is responsible for driving continuous improvement, energy efficiency, and compliance with OSHA and Colorado regulations while upholding the organization’s Christian

Qualifications

• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising staff in a facilities department.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities/construction.
• PMI PMP certification preferred.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are required.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and general facilities maintenance.
• Christian faith required and alignment with DRM values.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff and manage hiring, onboarding, training and performance.
• Ensure proper use of ticketing system and timely task completion.
• Oversee daily facilities upkeep and equipment repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roof).
• Administer annual facilities budgets and optimize staff allocations.
• Lead continuous improvement, monitor performance metrics and safety compliance.
• Maintain relationships with facility Directors and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem solving

Team management

Education

CFM certification

FMP certification

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Job description

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $96,000, based on qualifications and experience.

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive health plans include medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous vacation, sick time, and holiday pay, plus paid birthday off and ‘refreshment’ day.
• Tuition reimbursement and child adoption benefits.
• Employer paid term life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D.
• Health savings account with generous employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid parental and bereavement leave.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Please access our highlights of the benefits package we offer here: Denver Rescue Mission Benefits Guide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Facilities (DOF) is responsible for maintaining all Denver Rescue Mission (DRM) real estate and buildings. Major areas of responsibility include Supervision, Facilities Maintenance Managers, and Denver Technicians, The DOF reports to the Senior Director of Operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance

• Oversees the staff experience of Maintenance team including: hiring, onboarding, training, managing, performance, conflict, payroll, time-off, team cohesion, etc.
• Ensures proper utilization of the ticket management system for repairs and maintenance, inspecting reporting to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Ensures the team’s performance of daily routine maintenance and upkeep of all facilities.
• Oversees building equipment and systems repairs (HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, roof, etc.).
• Manages the delivery of facility services (utilities, etc.).
• Oversee and administer annual budgets.

Administration

• Drives continuous improvement in all areas of facilities, including regular monitoring of performance metrics and visual management boards.
• Performs scheduled walk-through inspections with facility Directors to determine overall effectiveness of facility health. Maintains supportive and positive relationships with facility Directors; maintains open lines of communication and manages expectations.
• Finance & Business – develops operational plans and budgets related to facilities while providing financial analysis when needed.
• Optimizes the allocation of staff and work readiness personnel to facilities, work shifts, etc.
• Maintains assigned fleet of vehicles including inspections and cleanliness. Assures proper paperwork in the vehicles. Works with Director of Warehouse Operations for service and maintenance.
• Works with accounting to reconcile vendor accounts.
• Optimizes the supply chain for parts, materials, supplies, etc. in cooperation with the warehouse at the Ministry Outreach Center.
• Works with accounting to reconcile credit card accounts.
• Oversees ordering, tracking and/or picking up necessary items to complete maintenance work at all DRM facilities.
• Compiles and maintains systems and operations manuals for all facilities.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with government regulations and schedules of fire, safety and other inspections.
• Trains employees on safe practices in compliance with OSHA.
• Manages recordkeeping and reporting for the State of Colorado Premium Cost Containment Certificate.
• Participates in the Denver Rescue Mission Safety Council as assigned.
• Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability – delivers energy efficient workplace environments and audits energy use and efficiency.
• Maintains critical systems (electricity, heat, water, etc.), ensuring they are operational with minimal down time.
• Displays the ideals of “Humble, Hungry, Smart” as described in Patrick Lencioni’s book, The Ideal Team Player.
• Is available for emergency “on call” on a rotating basis which will require always carrying a cell phone while “on call.” Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Maintains clear and effective communication with the Chief Operations Officer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Facilities Manager certification or Facility Management Professional certification from International Facilities Maintenance Association or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising staff in a facilities department.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in facilities/construction.
• Project Management Professional certification preferred.
• Previous experience supervising and leading work teams in a demanding environment.
• A combination of education and experience can be substituted.
• Ability to triage work requests, prioritize tasks when facing competing demands, and mobilize teams to execute effectively and efficiently.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge and experience in carpentry, plumbing, locks, electrical, HVAC, janitorial and facilities maintenance required.
• Must be dependable and willing to work on a flexible schedule depending on circumstances, such as inclement weather.
• Strong Christian ethic with ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Active Driver’s License and ability to meet DRM insurability standards.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.

Denver Rescue Mission is both an equal opportunity employer and a distinctly faith-based Christian organization. Denver Rescue Mission complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, and strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, national original or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, parental status, marital status, political ideology, or current or prospective service in the uniformed services. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment including recruitment, employment, training, and promotion opportunities. Based upon Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, and the U.S. Constitution, Denver Rescue Mission has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with our Statement of Faith and align with our Christian mission.