Facilities Director manages the maintenance, construction, repair, and refurbishment operations of one or more facilities or properties. Implements policies and procedures that ensure the optimal functioning of buildings, grounds, and associated equipment. Being a Facilities Director monitors daily building operations of all systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, safety, and waste management to ensure reliability. Tracks work orders for quality, adherence to service standards, and budgeted guidelines. Additionally, Facilities Director directs training of managers, supervisors, and employees in best practices for maintenance work, service and safety standards, and local laws and regulations. Oversees vendors or contractors engaged for construction projects. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Facilities Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Facilities Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Organizational Background:
Fifty years ago, civil rights leader Cesar Chavez ignited a movement that would transform communities by championing the rights of farmworkers. Today, the Cesar Chavez Foundation (CCF) carries on Cesar s legacy by growing and adapting into a successful group of high-performing social enterprises that support Latinos and working families and inspiring and transforming cross-generational communities from rural to urban areas. It serves over one million individuals through housing and economic development, education, broadcast communications and the National Chavez Center (NCC). With more than 300 employees across five states, CCF addresses crucial needs of our community, while remaining sustainable, strategic and fiscally responsible.
The NCC, a subsidiary of the CCF, is a California non-profit corporation whose purpose is to preserve and promote the legacy of Cesar Chavez, particularly aimed at inspiring youth into civic engagement. NCC accomplishes this purpose through the coordination of legacy events, administration of its Speaker s Bureau, managing archival documents and artifacts and licensing Cesar Chavez intellectual property for multiple media applications; among other approaches, strategies, venues and platforms.
Position Summary:
The Director of Hospitality and Facilities reports to the Executive Director of the NCC. The Director of Hospitality and Facilities is responsible for the management of services and facilities in support of Cesar E. Chavez legacy. These services and facilities includes the day-to-day operations of the Villa La Paz Conferencing and Events Center, Keene Café, the National Monument Visitor s Center, 40 Acres, Security, and Grounds Maintenance.
If you are a self-starter, like challenges, enjoy strategic planning and execution and have an intangible affinity to preserve and promote a key part of Latino history for younger generations, this position is a good match.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Will directly supervise a small number of professional, trade and clerical staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities will include participation in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and solving problems.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university with eight or more years of experience in facilities management, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master s degree in Facilities Management desired.
Desirable Skills
COVID-19 considerations:
Cesar Chavez Foundation has been designated essential and has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement.
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