Facility Manager
$83,552–$83,552 year
On-siteMarkham, Ontario, Canada
EXPIREDMarkham, Ontario, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$83,552–$83,552 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Lead the cleaning and maintenance team to ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained center through hands-on supervision of day staff, laundry services, and contract cleaners. Implement a fully integrated cleaning program, preventative maintenance, and asset management while recruiting, developing, and scheduling housekeeping staff and volunteers. Coordinate tradespeople for repairs, refurbishments, and capital projects, monitoring budgets and contract compliance to meet YMCA standards. Contribute to the Occupational Health and Safety Committee and lead the Facility Manager Task Force to research best practices and code compliance. Perform the role of Service Leader or Acting General Manager as required. Start September 1, 2026, for a 37.5-hour regular full-time position at the Markham Health & Fitness YMCA Centre.
Required Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Education or equivalent experience
- RPA Certificate (Real Property Administration) and/or enrollment in a program leading to a Certified Facility Management designation or equivalent in Building Facility Management
- WHMIS and Workplace Safety Core Training
- Minimum of 10 years of related experience in skilled trades and/or building maintenance
- Experience in pool filtration/water chemistry
- Pool Operator Certificate
- Knowledge and experience in ensuring compliance with related legislation
- Excellent leadership skills
- Results-oriented mindset
- Driven by initiative
- Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Ability to establish rapport and communicate excellently with members, staff, and volunteers
- Excellent written communication skills
- Solid computer skills
- Comfortable working with Outlook, MS Explorer, MS Excel, BAS systems, financial software, and Facility Management applications
- Previous experience in a supervisory position
- Ability to achieve administrative tasks
- Excellent understanding of diversity, inclusion and equity
- Ability to identify and address barriers
- Commitment to the YMCA's Mission, Vision and Values
- Understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
- YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter
- Commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people
- Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to integrate equity into program design
- Ability to hold flexible hours to meet the needs of the site
- Service/quality driven mindset
- Team leader mindset
- Good communication skills
- Ability to implement standards of Service Excellence (Cleaning and Maintenance Audits)
- Ability to promote a 'cleaning culture' among all YMCA staff and volunteers
- Ability to lead the cleaning and maintenance team
- Ability to provide hands-on services and supervision in the areas of maintenance, cleaning, and service contractors
- Ability to maintain YMCA standards and prepare and implement SAM Action Plan - cleaning and maintenance
- Ability to recruit, hire, develop, and lead maintenance, cleaning, housekeeping staff, and volunteers
- Ability to prepare shift schedules
- Ability to direct and co-ordinate all relevant tradespeople for cleaning, repairs, and maintenance
- Ability to monitor contract services to ensure quality standards are met and contract compliance
- Ability to develop, maintain, and control cleaning, maintenance, and refurbishment plans, schedules, and expenditures in accordance with the approved budget and procedures
- Ability to implement the approved facility refurbishment program following guidelines set out by the Property Management team
- Ability to contribute to the leadership of the Occupational Health and Safety Committee
- Ability to ensure the health and safety of employees by implementing safety practices and procedures (including WHMIS) following the Ontario Health and Safety Act
- Ability to prepare and prioritize capital projects in conjunction with the General Manager, Health & Fitness and the General Manager Facilities, Property Management for the Senior Vice President, Property Management's approval
- Ability to assume the role of project manager and monitor the budget for capital projects
- Ability to perform the role of Service Leader and/or Acting General Manager as required
- Ability to participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, and Association and facility functions
- Ability to self-manage ongoing professional development
- Ability to actively participate in the Facility Manager Task Force
- Ability to research and implement best practices and code compliance across all YMCA facilities
- Experience and knowledge with wireless technology
- Experience with CRM systems
- Experience with conditioning equipment with integrated television
- Experience with CRM kiosks
- Experience in Electrical/Plumbing
- Experience in Operating Engineering/Pneumatics
- Experience in Mechanical HVAC
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with wireless technology, including CRM systems, conditioning equipment with integrated television, etc., and CRM, kiosks—an asset
- Experience in pool filtration/water chemistry—an asset
- Pool Operator Certificate preferred (certification must be obtained within the first three months)
- Focus on quality, creativity, and innovation
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