POSITION OVERVIEW

The Regional Facilities Director safeguards the interests of the owners by maintaining the physical condition of property and equipment according to the Company’s guidelines and standards, and protecting the property and equipment from damage, loss, and deterioration.  This position oversees the maintenance of a portfolio of properties.

Must be able to work in the Columbus, OH market.   

CULTURE AND VALUES EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL ASSOCIATES 

• Understands and commits to Village Green Mission, Guiding Principles and Standards. Demonstrates these behaviors in daily work and interactions with residents, co-workers, and all those we serve. 
• Exhibits a positive work ethic, inspires others, and models the qualities of being authentic, professional, understanding, and caring. 
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication that is clear, well-organized, and demonstrates an understanding of audience’s needs. 
• Makes each customer feel informed, understood, and special through genuine and positive communication. 

• Contributes valuable ideas and candid feedback as an effective team player and can be counted on to meet commitments. 
• Pursues activities with focus and drive, defines work in terms of success, and is accountable to self and team to complete goals within specified deadlines. 
• Adheres to standards of business conduct, compliance, and Village Green branding. Holds oneself and others accountable to these standards.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains good relations with Area Director, senior management, owners, residents, vendors, prospective residents, and co-workers
• Plans and directs the activities of the maintenance staff.
• Trains and evaluates maintenance staff. Conducts timely reviews and ensure appropriate / adequate staffing. Provides recommendations as appropriate
• Designs and develops preventative maintenance schedule per site and advise Property Manager and Area Director of outstanding items
• Identifies capital improvements and obtains required estimates/bids for management review
• Assists in budget preparation for maintenance expenses for assigned region
• Assists Property Manager, Area Director and Vice President in evaluation of all maintenance employees for purposes of written reviews
• Adheres to established policies related to fair housing
• Communicates with co-workers, management, residents, vendors, and all outside contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Maintains confidentiality of co-workers, management, owners, past and current residents, vendors, and all outside contacts
• Reviews contractor and vendor agreements
• Ensures code compliance
• Communicates and maintains Village Green maintenance policy
• If applicable, knowledge of the union contracts
• Perform all reasonable duties as assigned by the Operational Vice President

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 Year degree in Engineering or Facilities Management preferred
• Understand complicated mechanical systems, elevators, roofs, energy management
• LEEDS Certified
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to provide direction and instruction to subordinates, and to communicate effectively with residents, supervisors, vendors, and others
• Excellent mechanical aptitude including previous plumbing, electrical, mechanical, drywall repairs, carpentry, and pool/spa maintenance experience
• HVAC knowledge and certification
• Strong verbal and written communications that include service requests, scope of work, and recommendations.
• Ability to conduct training classes
• Previous apartment maintenance experience a plus
• Ability to travel up to 75%
• Proficient in MS Office to include Excel and budgeting

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

   

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a period of time as required by the position.
• Must be able to move/traverse inside the office to access office machinery, cabinets, etc. 
• Constantly operates/uses a computer and other office productivity machinery such as keyboard, printer/scanner, etc.  
• Occasionally ascend/descend stairs or step ladder and/or otherwise position self to access documents in filing cabinets, etc. 
• Must be able to communicate accurate information and ideas so others will understand.   
• Ability to observe/identify details at close, long, or peripheral range. 
• Ability to move, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs., as needed.   
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments including hot/cold temperatures.  

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Our locations are drug-free and pre-employment drug tests and physicals are required. Background checks are also required before employment begins.