Facilities Manager Schnitzer Family Campus

Job Title:
Facilities Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

POSITION TYPE EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Full-time

SALARY RANGE: $80000 - $100000

REPORTS TO: Finance Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees Maintenance Team

The MJCC is open to everyone and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds!

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Facilities Manager provides hands-on leadership on our shared 9.4 acre campus and over 125000 square foot building. The building is shared by two separate 501(c)(3) non-profits Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) and Portland Jewish Academy (PJA). The MJCC is an inclusive community center and gathering space that includes a fitness facility with full amenities two swimming pools locker rooms rental spaces and more. PJA is an infant-8th grade independent school that strives to ensure an academically rich environment with varying programming throughout the calendar year. This position is responsible for ensuring that our campus is operationally safe welcoming functional and ready for everything from an ordinary day to a major community event and serves as the leader of the Maintenance addition to utilizing strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage day-to-day facility maintenance custodial operations and contractor projects this role oversees organization-wide OSHA compliance and serves as a liaison to our contracted campus security team.

WORKING HERE: This position is part of the shared staff meaning that you while formally employed by one organization serve the needs of both the MJCC and PJA on a shared campus. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our Medical plans (fully or partially employer paid depending on the plan you select) optional Dental LTD and life insurance plans and a 401k plan. Full-time employees also receive a free family membership to the MJCC and discounts on paid programming. We provide a generous time off and sick leave package as well as honoring both federal and Jewish holidays with up to 24 paid holidays annually. If you cannot take the day off on a holiday it may be floated to another day and used at that time.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not inclusive of all the duties the position may perform.)

• Operations Project Organization
  • Oversees the maintenance repair and operational integrity of building mechanical HVAC electrical fire/life safety elevator and pool/aquatic systems.
  • Leverages strong organizational and multi-tasking skills to build work schedules prioritize daily maintenance requests and establish project completion timelines.
  • Coordinates and evaluates daily operations for the Maintenance Team including outsourced custodial contractors.
  • Manages external contractors for facility renovations electrical work HVAC projects and other facility projects.
  • Ensures full organizational compliance with local state and federal safety regulations including OSHA standards fire/life safety and chemical protocols.
  • Assists in developing departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) operating budgets and long-range facility plans.
• Campus Communication Leadership
  • Maintains clear proactive written and verbal communication with the Executive Director Finance Director and other relevant staff regarding facility needs and event coordination.
  • Provides supportive hands-on leadership to coach mentor train and develop staff for optimal performance and growth.
  • Weaves strong communication skills into daily operations to foster trust accountability active listening and strong teamwork across all shifts.
  • Ensures full organizational compliance with local state and federal safety regulations including OSHA standards fire/life safety and chemical protocols.
  • Leads and chairs the campus-wide Safety Committee coordinating regular safety meetings hazard assessments and campus safety initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

• Required Qualifications:
  • 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible facilities and custodial operations experience including at least 3 years of progressive supervisory experience.
  • Deep knowledge of facility maintenance mechanical systems custodial standards relevant local state and federal laws (fire backflow etc.) and OSHA compliance/workplace safety standards.
  • Proven experience building leading and mentoring teams in a collaborative trust-building work environment.
  • Strong written verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with diverse staff students leadership and community members.
  • Exceptional organizational time-management and prioritizing skills.
  • Proficiency with basic computer software (email word processing spreadsheets).
  • Ability to pass Oregon Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check
  • Must be flexible and willing to work a varied schedule including evenings weekends and/or holidays as necessitated by the needs of the two organizations.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification.
  • College degree in Facilities Management Custodial Management or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Experience in a school fitness facility or aquatics facility.

PHYSICAL COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands: Heavy manual labor required including frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Mobility & Environment: Ability to walk on uneven surfaces climb stairs/ladders bend stoop crouch kneel and crawl. Comfortable working in wet environments (pools showers locker rooms) low-visibility areas high-noise areas and varying weather conditions. Must wear steel-toed boots.
• Cognitive & Communication Skills: High degree of emotional intelligence sound judgment and problem-solving ability under operational pressure. Strong multi-tasking skills with the ability to organize complex workflows and communicate instructions clearly.

ABOUT US: The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a vital institution for Jewish culture and identification proud to offer its programs and services to everyone. For more than 100 years the MJCC has offered educational social cultural and recreational programs.

The MJCC and all its affiliated programs welcome all children families and staff regardless of their religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity