About this role
Pay starts at $25.00 per hour and up based on experience
Build safe spaces. Lead strong teams. Keep the mission running.
About the Role
This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support a high-quality member and program experience. The Properties Director oversees daily maintenance operations, facility systems, staff, and vendor relationships across assigned locations, while also contributing to overall branch operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires balancing technical expertise with leadership and operational oversight.
What Youll Do
- Lead daily facility operations and preventative maintenance programs
- Oversee mechanical systems (HVAC, aquatics, equipment, vehicles)
- Perform and/or coordinate general repairs and facility upkeep
- Maintain grounds, buildings, and overall property appearance
- Supervise, train, and develop maintenance staff and vendors
- Manage third-party contracts and service providers
- Track work orders, maintenance schedules, and projects
- Develop and manage departmental budgets
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations
- Conduct safety audits and support risk management initiatives
- Maintain required certifications and support emergency response
- Communicate and coordinate across multiple branches and teams
What Were Looking For
- Hands-on leader with strong maintenance and operations experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
- Experience supervising staff and/or vendors
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communicator across diverse teams and communities
- Self-directed with the ability to work independently
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability
This Role Might Not Be a Fit If
- You prefer a desk-based or low-activity role
- Youre uncomfortable with physical or hands-on work
- You prefer a highly predictable, routine schedule
- Youre not comfortable responding to emergencies or urgent issues
- You prefer limited interaction with people or multiple locations
Why Youll Love It Here
- Direct impact on member and staff safety and experience
- Visible, meaningful work that supports daily operations
- Mission-driven environment at the YMCA
- Variety in day-to-day responsibilities
- Opportunities for growth and development
What You Bring
- 5 years of maintenance or facilities experience required
- Technical training or education in a related field preferred
- Supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Pool maintenance experience strongly preferred
- Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator certification within 90 days
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations
- Basic computer and systems proficiency
What the Job Is Really Like
- Blend of leadership responsibilities and hands-on maintenance work
- Frequent shifting priorities and real-time problem-solving
- Work in indoor, outdoor, and mechanical environments
- Physical demands including lifting, climbing, and confined spaces
- Managing multiple projects, timelines, and expectations
- Continuous focus on safety for staff, members, and facilities
Benefits
We invest in our employees because they invest in our communities.
Our benefits include:
- Health care medical coverage
- Dental and vision insurance
- Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12% employer retirement contribution
- Complimentary YMCA family membership
- 50% discount on most YMCA programs
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
We encourage our staff to take full advantage of YMCA programs and facilities to support their own health, well-being, and work-life balance.
Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Technical education in related field is preferred.
- Minimum 3 - 5 years maintenance experience is required.
- Pool maintenance is strongly preferred. Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Adept computer skills.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergencies.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple branches.