Job Details

Job Location: Gary YMCA - Gary, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Pay starts at: $25.00 per hour and up based on experience

About the Role

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support a high-quality member and program experience. The Properties Director oversees daily maintenance operations, facility systems, staff, and vendor relationships across assigned locations, while also contributing to overall branch operations. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires balancing technical expertise with leadership and operational oversight.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily facility operations and preventative maintenance programs
• Oversee mechanical systems (HVAC, aquatics, equipment, vehicles)
• Perform and/or coordinate general repairs and facility upkeep
• Maintain grounds, buildings, and overall property appearance
• Supervise, train, and develop maintenance staff and vendors
• Manage third-party contracts and service providers
• Track work orders, maintenance schedules, and projects
• Develop and manage departmental budgets
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and regulations
• Conduct safety audits and support risk management initiatives
• Maintain required certifications and support emergency response
• Communicate and coordinate across multiple branches and teams

What We’re Looking For

• Hands-on leader with strong maintenance and operations experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience supervising staff and/or vendors
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Effective communicator across diverse teams and communities
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accountability

This Role Might Not Be a Fit If…

• You prefer a desk-based or low-activity role
• You’re uncomfortable with physical or hands-on work
• You prefer a highly predictable, routine schedule
• You’re not comfortable responding to emergencies or urgent issues
• You prefer limited interaction with people or multiple locations

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Direct impact on member and staff safety and experience
• Visible, meaningful work that supports daily operations
• Mission-driven environment at the YMCA
• Variety in day-to-day responsibilities
• Opportunities for growth and development

What You Bring

• 5 years of maintenance or facilities experience required
• Technical training or education in a related field preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Pool maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain Certified Pool Operator certification within 90 days
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel between locations
• Basic computer and systems proficiency

What the Job Is Really Like

• Blend of leadership responsibilities and hands-on maintenance work
• Frequent shifting priorities and real-time problem-solving
• Work in indoor, outdoor, and mechanical environments
• Physical demands including lifting, climbing, and confined spaces
• Managing multiple projects, timelines, and expectations
• Continuous focus on safety for staff, members, and facilities

Benefits

We invest in our employees because they invest in our communities. Our benefits include:

• Health care medical coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12% employer retirement contribution
• Complimentary YMCA family membership
• 50% discount on most YMCA programs
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities

We encourage our staff to take full advantage of YMCA programs and facilities to support their own health, well-being, and work-life balance.

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical education in related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years maintenance experience is required.
• Pool maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Adept computer skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergencies.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to multiple branches.