13 Market Street
Newburyport, MA
United States
Qualifications:
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Preferred to have either an associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or a license as a construction supervisor.
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Requires 3-5 years facilities, maintenance or construction experience including one (1) year of supervisory experience.
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Certified Pool Operator’s certification or ability to obtain certification within six months of hire date.
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Pool maintenance experience preferred
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Prior hands on maintenance experience with proven skills in: carpentry; sheetrock; plaster; finish work; painting; light plumbing; light electrical; wallpapering; ceramic tile; roofing repair; custodial.
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Ability to handle several projects with minimum supervision.
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Valid Massachusetts Drivers License with good driving record required
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Strong communication skills; evidence of success establishing and maintaining positive working relationships
Description of the Position::
The Facility Manager is responsible for the maintenance and operations of all YWCA Greater Newburyport facilities including a 4-lane pool, warm water pool, fitness center, 68 units of affordable housing and a child care facility. Duties also include supervision and training of personnel and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Supervises 2 part-time staff, custodial maintenance contractors, landscaping contractors and vendors.
This is a hands on position with much of the daily work falling to the facility manager.
Duties
Facilities Management
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Ensure that at all times, all facilities and all work areas are operational and provide a safe and clean environment in compliance with appropriate regulations, safety standards and city, state and federal codes.
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Inspect all facilities frequently enough to determine repair and maintenance needs.
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Prioritize repairs and maintenance to protect the properties and ensure that they can be used for their respected functions on a daily basis.
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Execute repairs and maintenance as needed. When repairs or maintenance are beyond the ability of in-house personnel, coordinate with the Executive Director to hire contractors to perform the work in accordance with fiscal policies and procedures.
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Ensure mechanical and safety systems are maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and history. Maintain records indicating preventive maintenance schedules and compliance with schedules.
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Maintain all facilities’ records including blue prints, drawings, furniture and equipment inventory records as required by donors and auditors.
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Develop and mange an annual work plan for building maintenance, repair and improvement.
Capital Improvements
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Develop and maintain a list of all capital repair and maintenance projects.
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Prepare budget estimates and specifications.
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Manage competitive bidding process for capital projects in compliance with fiscal policies and procedures.
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Evaluate and recommend vendors for contract award. Provide project supervision to verify compliance with specifications and instructions.
Custodians/Landscapers/Snow removal
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Supervise the custodian firm to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean manner. Provide training and support as needed.
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Supervise landscaping firms to ensure landscape is maintained.
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Perform landscaping duties as necessary
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Perform custodial duties during the day as needed.
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Coordinate with other managers to ensure all programs are maintained in a clean and acceptable manner.
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Provide snow removal of all properties.
Inventory
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Ensure all janitorial supplies are properly stocked.
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Ensure all pool chemicals are properly stocked.
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Maintain an inventory control of all supplies.
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Maintain equipment records to document inventory, maintenance, repairs, replacement and disposal.
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Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets at all facilities
General
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Develop and implement a Facilities Manual.
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Monitor, evaluate and implement emergency procedures providing on-call coverage as needed. Review life safety compliance.
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Assist with energy management programs
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Perform all other duties as assigned.
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Represent the YWCA Greater Newburyport in a professional, positive and informed manner to members, staff, tenants and the community at large.
Working Conditions:
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Ability to work various work shifts as needed, including weekends, holidays, and other on-call hours and evenings as needed.
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Work involves moderate exposure to weather conditions
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Work involves moderate exposures to chemicals (including chlorine, muriatic acid and cleaning chemicals) construction materials (including paint, adhesives) and construction and maintenance related items (dirt, dust, fumes).
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Work involves physical activity including the lifting of heavy objects.
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Ability to travel building to building and floor to floor in multiple level buildings, climb ladders, work in confined spaces and on uneven footing
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Basic safety precautions must be taken at all times while working.
Please submit resume to John Feehan at jfeehan@ywcanewburyport.org