Director of Facilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise facilities, custodial, and fleet operations staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and staff development

  • Oversee day-to-day maintenance, repairs, renovations, and improvements across all agency properties

  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships related to HVAC, fire safety, landscaping, construction, and other facility services

  • Implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs using a computerized maintenance management system

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including building codes, OSHA, ADA, OPWDD, and life safety standards

  • Provide strategic oversight of the agency vehicle fleet in coordination with the Fleet Coordinator, ensuring regulatory compliance and cost-effective operations

  • Prepare and manage facilities and fleet budgets; monitor expenditures and recommend capital improvements

  • Lead facility renovation, construction, and capital improvement projects from planning through completion

  • Serve as the primary contact for safety, emergency preparedness, disaster response, and environmental sustainability initiatives

  • Participate in agency leadership activities, trainings, and special projects as assigned

  • Respond to facility emergencies and support on-call operations as required

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant trade certification(s), technical training, and progressively responsible facilities management experience

  • Minimum of five (5) years of facilities or building maintenance experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management role

Knowledge & Skills

  • Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, and facilities operations

  • Familiarity with applicable building codes, OSHA and EPA requirements, and life safety standards

  • Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills

  • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, contractors, regulators, and leadership

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn agency systems (e.g., maintenance management and fleet tracking software)

Licenses & Requirements

  • Valid New York State driver's license with an acceptable driving record

  • Successful completion of required agency training

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This position may require occasional physical activity including walking, standing, lifting up to 25 pounds, and responding to emergency situations. Work is primarily indoors with periodic outdoor work and exposure to mechanical equipment, temperature variations, and noise. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The Arc Otsego is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by New York State or federal law.

This job posting is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties and responsibilities may change based on organizational needs.