Facilities Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Action Center is leading an exciting and transformative initiative: the renovation and repurposing of a former Lakewood public school campus into The Daylight Collective, a collaborative community hub where multiple mission aligned organizations can operate under one roof. The vision is simple but powerful- design services around the needs of families, making it easier to access support, reducing barriers, and creating a more seamless experience for those seeking help.

Lead and supervise a four-person facilities team responsible for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a 110,000-square-foot multi-tenant facility.

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance of all Agency facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Lead the facilities team as the building owner/operator to deliver responsive and reliable facilities support to building tenants.
• Develop preventive maintenance strategies to minimize operational disruptions and extend asset life.
• Coordinate repairs, inspections, and building system upgrades.
• Ensure regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and areas for improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, building structures, elevators, boilers, and other facility infrastructure.
• Manage janitorial, landscaping, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other contracted support services.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building, fire, health, ADA, OSHA, and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and evacuation procedures.
• Manage regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and grounds to identify safety hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain records related to permits, inspections, and compliance requirements.
• Responsible for the reliable operation of all safety and access control systems.

• Develop and manage facilities budgets, including maintenance, utilities, repairs, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor expenses and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Assist with long‑term facility planning and capital improvement forecasting.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership and board committees.

• Solicit bids and negotiate contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain strong relationships with contractors and other support services such as facilities volunteers to build a comprehensive network of facilities support resources.

• Lead facility renovation, relocation, and construction projects.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Supervise facilities, safety and security staff.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, responsiveness, accountability, and customer service within the facilities team.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development for team members to ensure high performance and compliance with safety standards.

• Collaborate with Agency leadership to align facilities operations with organizational goals and growth plans.
• Maintain inventory of equipment, furniture, and facility assets.
• Recommend improvements to optimize facility use and longevity.
• Responsible for acquisition and disposition of agency physical assets.

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of facilities or operations management experience.
• Experience in a nonprofit, educational, healthcare, or community-based organization preferred.
• Supervisory and project management experience required.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and safety regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a…