Director of Facilities
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Job Location:
Rockport, ME - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 60000 - 75000
Posted on:
18-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Penobscot Bay YMCA is seeking an experienced and results-driven Director of Facilities to manage the daily facilities operations and long-term improvement planning for all of our Y properties and vehicles including our 62000-square-foot wellness aquatics and childcare facility in Rockport and our smaller satellite branch in Rockport Harbor. This is a high-impact high-autonomy role for a proven leader ready to oversee multiple sites and drive excellence across facilities maintenance and custodial domains within a caring community-focused organization.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary Commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive Benefits PTO paid holidays health dental vision insurance life & disability coverage
- Retirement Program 10% match from the YMCA after two years
- Family Membership Perks Enjoy a free annual YMCA membership ($972 value!)
- A Role That Makes a Difference The Penobscot Bay Y is a community cornerstone where all people can connect grow and thrive. YOU are a vital part of that vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee facility maintenance including planning and preventive measures with responsibility for prompt response to emergent maintenance needs.
- Guarantee the efficient operation of all mechanical systems by addressing repair work and projects promptly to avoid disruption to programs.
- Ensure the proper operation and timely repairs of all mechanical systems.
- Oversee all contractors that work in the facility and grounds. Request and review bids and recommend the selection of contractors to management.
- Coordinate with outside agencies such as fire health building departments etc. to ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds.
- Develop budgets to support preventive and annual maintenance plans; monitor expenditures against budget.
- Recruit schedule supervise and mentor facilities staff and volunteers supporting their development and performance.
- Advise management and the Board Facilities Committee on maintenance issues and projects as requested.
- Ensure that assigned vehicles and other equipment are maintained and operated in accordance with the policies and procedures of the YMCA.
- Update facility plans periodically. Develop annual and long-term plans of capital projects consistent with the YMCAs strategic plan and community needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned for the good of the organization.
What Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in facility management or a related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years of experience in facility management or a closely related field.
- At least two years of supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of mechanical electrical and plumbing systems carpentry and other maintenance-related areas.
- Skills in supervision budget management and project management.
- CPR First Aid and AED certified within 30 days of hire (training will be provided).
- Certified Pool Operator certification obtained at the first available course offering.
- Current and valid drivers license with a driving record commensurate with YMCA standards.
- Basic computer skills (Google Suite and Microsoft applications)
- Ability to respond calmly when under pressure and/or in emergencies.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The 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.
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to erect and stand on ladders and platforms at heights up to 30 feet including inspecting the roof.
- 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: semireaching 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
The mission of the Penobscot Bay YMCA is to provide high quality services that meet the youth development, healthy living and social needs of individuals and families in the communities we serve.
