Director Of Facilities

Job Title: Director of Facilities (Rockland Properties)

Program: Facilities Department

Location: Valley Cottage, NY

Hours Per Week: 35

Reports To: Senior Vice President Facilities and Business Operations

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Summary Description: T he Director of Facilities directs, manages, and coordinates those aspects of operations that relate to Greater Mental Health (GMH) facilities- including plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and life safety equipment of all Greater Mental Health (GMH) properties and oversight of the transportation department and all agency vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for assuring that all Greater Mental Health Rockland County properties comply with County, State or other NY State regulatory agencies.
• Manages and directs the activities of assigned facilities staff.
• Coordinates and prioritizes work orders, tracks, and reviews work progress, inspects vendor contract work for conformity with plans and specifications, and reports back to Senior VP of Facilities.
• Conducts site inspections and creates reports of all properties.
• Oversight of work orders and prioritizing scheduled repairs through our ticket system.
• Acts as fleet manager for all agency vehicles and responsible for purchasing, leasing, usage, and maintenance of agency vehicles including but not limited to cleaning, vehicle tracking, ordering and canceling fuel cards, and registering and inspecting agency vehicles.
• Monitors, evaluates, and analyzes GPS vehicle tracking data and documents and reports any issues to the Senior VP of Facilities.
• Responsible for maintenance and tracking of all agency keys (Door, cabinets, desks, etc.) stored in key closet.
• Responsible for coordinating routine emergency repairs and on-call emergency issues. (On-call 24/7 for emergency maintenance issues)
• Responsible for acquiring, monitoring, and maintaining inventories of all facilities equipment including but not limited to Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), tools and keys.
• Schedules and oversees preventative maintenance work and landscaping of GMH-owned properties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President of Facilities and business operations.
  
  

Key Competencies

• The Director of Facilities must possess thorough knowledge and ability in general maintenance of residential and office facilities.
• Must have the ability to exercise good judgement in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities.
• Respect each individual’s basic human rights/dignity and confidentiality.
• Manages agency property with care and respect.
• Participate in staff meetings, and initial and annual training as required.
• Respectful when dealing with co-workers, visitors and clients.
• Professional in attitude, dress, appearance, and work performance.
• Reports for work, as scheduled, in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff development opportunities.
• Cooperates with investigations.
• Communicates concerns, problems and needs to the Senior VP of Facilities.
• Complies with directives, requests, and requirements from the Senior VP of Facilities.
• Follows the established agency policies and maintains appropriate professional standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Associate's Degree is preferred and/or 2 years of facilities management which includes but is not limited to being able to read and understand complex electrical, mechanical, and building plans.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license, without current suspensions, or revocations and a driving record that is satisfactory to GMH driver policy.
• Must be competent in basic computer software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel etc.)
• Must maintain a defensive driving certificate every 3 years and complete a GMH annual driver refresher training.
• Basic computer knowledge: typing, communication tools, scheduling tools, and web browsers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management systems.
• Must maintain clearance by applicable regulatory clearances as required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
  
  

Special Considerations

• Frequently on feet, some walking and standing required.
• Frequent light (up to 25 pounds) lifting of materials/equipment required.
• Occasional heavy (over 25 pounds) lifting of materials/equipment required.
• Occasional exposure to noise.
• Occasional exposure to odors.
• Frequent light lifting and/or bending required.
• Frequently operates motor vehicles.
• May have to work shifts where needed including weekends.
  
  

Employee Classification: Exempt; Full-Time

Greater Mental Health of New York is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Greater Mental Health of New York is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact to the Human Resources Department you may contact us via telephone at 914-345-5900.