OUR CULTURE:
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
- Enrollment: Staff and volunteers encourage potential members to enroll in programs and activities that meet their needs.
- Satisfaction: Staff and volunteers ask members continually about their satisfaction with a program or activity, track responses, listen to suggestions, and respond promptly in a manner consistent with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Relationship Building: Staff and volunteers are open, friendly, and approachable to all YMCA members and participants. Staff and volunteers initiate interaction with and between members.
- Education and Conversion: Staff and volunteers know about and share their knowledge of the YMCA, its programs, its policies, its mission, its values, and how it benefits members and the community.
- Volunteerism and Leadership: Staff and volunteers create opportunities for members to volunteer in their areas of interest, and they ask members to do so whenever appropriate.
- Ownership: Staff and volunteers encourage members to “own” the YMCA, using words such as “we,” “us,” and “our association” (and actions that match those words) to include members as well as staff and volunteers.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Lead Facilities Specialist assists with the safety, security, and general operation of YMCA facilities. This position requires hands on custodial and maintenance duties and the ability to work with project teams, trouble shoot mechanical problems, and work independently to effect repairs. Requirements include a good eye for cost effective solutions, ability to bid projects, work with vendors, weigh and assess costs and time requirements, superior interpersonal skills to assemble, direct, supervise and implement project teams to complete projects in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment and general repairs and inspections; works with equipment warranties and vendor repair programs
- Responsible for overall cleanliness and disinfection of the facilities and grounds
- Ensures maintenance and custodial team policies and projects are adhered to at all times
- Supervises in house and third party custodial teams, assignments, scheduling and completion of all projects in a timely manner
- Oversees preventative maintenance to janitorial equipment, or delegates and oversees projects
- Prepares and schedules activities and projects as needed
- Supports and maintains professional rapport with members, vendors, and staff
- Performs minor and routine painting, plumbing, construction, and repair, as well as other related maintenance activities
- Assists with general maintenance and repair needs as necessary
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Contributes to general training and coaching of maintenance / custodial team
- Assists with meeting preparations and team communications
- Assists with general cleaning and grounds as needed
- Upholds all safety standards, MSDS documentation, and models
Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
COMPENSATION:
$16.91 - $21.14 per hour; Full Time; Non-Exempt (40 hours per week)
BENEFITS:
- Free YMCA Family Membership!
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, begins at three weeks per year
- Paid Holidays
- Up to a 10% retirement contribution upon eligibility
- Community Discounts, and more!
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); one to three years supervisory or project management experience (preferably in the building trade sector); or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Working knowledge of building and ground cleanliness. Ability to troubleshoot basic HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical problems. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. The successful candidate will be a people person, able to communicate, motivate and organize project teams.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within the first 90 days
- First Aid Certification required within the first 90 days
- AED-Oxygen Certification required within the first 90 days
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
- Certified Pool Operator within first year of employment, preferred
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
10% of local travel within the state of Michigan, primarily between other branch locations in the Greater Grand Rapids Association; occasional out-of-state travel maybe required for educational conferences or training.