Facilities Director at AMERICAN YOUTH FOUNDATION – CENTER TUFTONBORO, New Hampshire

Position Purpose

The Facility Manager is a year-round working manager position responsible for the management of all facilities maintenance, custodial, and construction projects on the site and in direct coordination of all requirements of the programs of the American Youth Foundation.

Mission

The American Youth Foundation dares people to discover and celebrate the very best in themselves and others, inspire them to explore diverse perspectives and complex challenges, and embolden them to live courageously, engaging their full capacity.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

The American Youth Foundation (AYF) enthusiastically welcomes staff and participants with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities. AYF seeks to continually assess our practices through a broad lens of cultural competency and is committed to acting and changing for the better of all. We are passionately committed to maintaining a work atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally, and all are highly encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

Working Manager of all Facilities Operations, Grounds, and Custodial

• Ensure the upkeep of all buildings and grounds to include standard maintenance, carpentry, painting, mowing, trimming, trail maintenance, and snow removal.
• Coordinate site compliance with water permits, fire inspections, and all major systems inspections.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of all buildings and water systems as required by program needs.
• Manage and maintain utility systems, including electric, phone, heating, water, and septic.
• Manage inventory and supplies for maintenance, grounds, and custodial functions.
• Serve as the key contact for program staff in response to buildings and grounds related issues and/or emergencies.
• Ensure the prioritization and completion of work requests.
• Logistics lead on opening and closing days and volunteer weekends.
• Oversee the routine cleaning and trash removal of all buildings according to program requirements.
• Oversee laundry functions according to program requirements.

Vehicles and Equipment

• Manage the acquisition of and care for tools, equipment and supplies in a manner that preserves its useful life.
• Train appropriate staff in safe use of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Manage the maintenance and registrations of the vehicle fleet, boats, and trailers.
• Manage a safe, clean, organized, and inventoried maintenance facility including all workshops, equipment bays and warehouse storage areas.

Supervisory and Administration

• Manage the facilities and maintenance budget, participating in P&L meetings.
• Hire, train, and supervise the seasonal facilities and custodial staff.
• Attend regular meetings with the Executive Director of Merrowvista.
• Attend regular Merrowvista Leadership and all staff meetings.
• Review and submit timesheets and expense reports of facilities and custodial staff.
• Administer performance management reviews.

Construction Project Management

• In conjunction with the Executive Director of Merrowvista and Vice President of Infrastructure of the AYF, develop the scopes of work, budgets, and schedules based on the priorities of the site and program
• Oversee on-site subcontracted projects.
• Establish accurate material lists and cost estimates on in-house projects.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of camp-based service projects.