Director of Facilities

At Wayfinder Family Services, we understand the unique challenges facing some of our state’s most vulnerable children, youth and adults. Those with disabilities, those without a home of their own, those who have been abused and many, many more. We answer the call for them. We believe in the amazing potential in, and for, each and every one of them. And, together, we find a way to turn that potential into reality.  

Program and Role Summary

The primary focus on the Director of Facilities, is to oversee the coordination of Wayfinder’s Facilities Department, including multi-site locations with various facets, including maintenance team, fleet management, and safety and security operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.  This position is responsible for directing and implementing company-driven initiatives and directives to create an effective facilities management program while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvements to support the mission, purpose, and values of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversight of Wayfinder Family Services campus and additional satellite offices in regards to building management, grounds, security, safety and maintenance while using work order management systems such as Worxhub.
• Manages the preparation of bid packages related to maintenance service contracts, scheduled maintenance, and facilities renewal projects; monitors, evaluates, analyses, and updates general, special, and technical specifications and contractor safety program. 
• Reviews and audits third party vendors by implementing and reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Oversees fleet management operations and maintains fleet vehicles up to date to include maintenance program and current registration and all documentation as required by state law.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships across all programs and departments in coordination of maintenance repairs while adhering to agency requirements. As part of the leadership team, may participate and serve on several agency committees.
• Oversees and implements Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) initiative programs and prioritize urgent repairs including but not limited to HVAC, fire alarm, safety programs, custodial, boilers, generators, electrical and plumbing along with all other building/campus related systems.
• Available to provide monitoring and support 24/7 as needed.
• Other duties as outlined in the position description.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, is preferred.
• Must have at least 10 years facilities experience in a leadership and supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in building systems and operations.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and safety regulations including compliance requirements for American Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
• Willingness and ability to make frequent field visits, and attend meetings, conferences, and other job-related events away from headquarters.  If driving a personal vehicle, must be insurable by our agency’s automobile insurance carrier.

Benefits: Wayfinder is committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is both comprehensive and competitive which includes:

• Paid Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, 11 paid holidays, plus five winter holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4% 
• Employee referral program: Encourage your colleagues to join us
• Education tuition assistance program: Invest in your career development 
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
• Flexible spending account (FSA) plans 
• Eligibility and other benefits are outlined in plan documents

Additional Benefits Offered for this role :

• Training and professional development

Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.d conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.