Facilities Director, YMCA of Eastern Delaware County

Ymca-of-Eastern-Delaware-County; Lansdowne (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Eastern Delaware County invites applications for a Facilities Director to oversee maintenance, safety, and daily operations of our Lansdowne facilities.

You will lead housekeeping and maintenance teams, manage budgets, schedule repairs, and ensure a clean, welcoming environment that supports members, staff and programs in a fast-paced community setting.

Relevant certifications and a hands-on leadership style are essential to keep our facilities safe and inviting.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• 3+ years related experience and 1 year supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning chemicals and safe use.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Completion of required trainings.

Responsibilities

• Follows maintenance procedures and maintains a visible facility presence.
• Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance including electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; maintains lighting and carpentry tasks.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and schedules staff and volunteers in the department.
• Manages budget for the department.
• Keeps the facility attractive and clean and maintains equipment and areas.
• Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Records and reports repairs; performs repairs as directed.
• Ensures building security and assesses hazardous conditions.
• Orders and maintains inventory of maintenance and housekeeping supplies.
• Sets up furniture/equipment for events according to daily schedule.
• Conducts onboarding and leads housekeeping and maintenance staff.
• Maintains professional attitude and appearance; attends staff meetings and trainings.
• Performs other duties to support YMCA operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance knowledge

Reading instructions

Mechanical aptitude

Safety training

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Facilities Director, YMCA of Eastern Delaware County

Full Time Lansdowne, PA, US

Salary Range: $41,600.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

The YMCA of Eastern Delaware County Association is seeking a dedicated and experienced Facilities Director to lead the maintenance, safety, and daily operations of our facilities. This role is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment that supports our members, staff, programs, and community. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides a clean and safe facility by performing assigned duties. Perform maintenance functions as well as housekeeping duties. Creates a positive atmosphere that promotes member safety and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follows all maintenance procedures and maintains a visible presence in the facility.
• Perform preventative and scheduled maintenance to include, but not limited to: electrical, plumbing and mechanical system repairs, maintain lighting systems, building repairs and carpentry.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and schedules all staff and volunteers in assigned department.
• Budget administration for assigned department.
• Ensures Y is attractive and clean by completing all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains upkeep of assigned area and equipment. May perform wet and dust mopping, dusting, trash removal, recycling, window washing, pool cleaning, painting, vacuuming, seasonal activities dealing with lawn care and snow removal, and general cleaning.
• Operates related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Records and reports all needed repairs; repairs as directed.
• Ensures YMCA building and property is secure. Assess hazardous conditions.
• Orders and maintains inventory of maintenance and housekeeping supplies.
• Sets up furniture/equipment according to daily schedule for events.
• Conducts on-boarding process and leadership of Housekeeping and Maintenance staff.
• Maintains a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Attends all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.
• Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure the success of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 21.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED, and First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Ability to report and record maintenance requests.
• Three or more years of related experience and one year of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep and care of equipment.
• Understanding of cleaning compounds and chemicals, and their safe, efficient use.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Completion of required trainings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
• 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.