Director of Facilities (Falls Village)

Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is a year-round 180-person retreat facility that is located in Falls Village, CT. Hazon is the largest faith-based environmental organization in the U.S. and is building a movement that strengthens Jewish life and contributes to a more environmentally sustainable world for all. We are based in New York City, the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT, and Detroit, MI.

This full-time position will be responsible for the overall facilities of the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center and will report to the Managing Director of Operations. This position requires a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Local or on-site residence is highly preferred.

Responsibilities include:

-Direct and supervise maintenance and housekeeping staff in accordance with policies and procedures – identifying and correcting problems and responding to staff and guest requests and questions – to ensure quality service.

-Maintain all grounds, buildings, vehicles and work performed in accordance with governing bodies and codes. -Work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, including in inclement weather.

-Maintain and carry out current safety and security standards.

-Maintain relationships with outside vendors, subcontractors, and local governing agencies. Hire and supervise outside contractors.

-Interview, hire, train, motivate and support employees in the maintenance and housekeeping departments. Counsel, coach, discipline and document performance for direct reports. Recognize and reward superior performance.

-Conduct all meetings pertaining to maintenance and housekeeping. Submit all reports and memos to appropriate parties. Participate in all managerial meetings and functions.

-Develop property operations budgets, forecasts and utility accruals. Provide input on priorities for capital improvements and budget.

-Work closely with the Human Resources department to maintain personnel records pertaining to maintenance and housekeeping. Receive and process confidential mail and sensitive personnel information.

-Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Managing Director of Operations.

Qualifications:

-High school diploma or equivalent.

-Vocational or technical training preferred.

-Minimum four years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.

-Minimum four years previous management experience.

-Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including snow-removal and landscaping equipment.

-Must be able to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc. Some work may be in confined spaces.

-Knowledge in basic HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing.

-Understanding of office equipment.

-Keep confidential information.

-Computer literacy.

-Ability to conduct meetings, communicate well, etc.