Director of Facilities

MHV Credit Union, located in Kingston, NY, is searching for a Director of Facilities to oversee our facilities, buildings, grounds, and related infrastructure. MHV is currently $1.72 billion in assets and serves more than 95,000 members in seven counties. This individual will be responsible for ensuring our facilities are safe, secure, well-maintained, professional, efficient, and cost-effective while supporting the credit union’s operational needs and long-term business objectives.

This role combines facilities operations and maintenance, budget management, capital project oversight, vendor relations, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on maintaining reliable facilities and supporting business continuity across the organization.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the maintenance, operation, and overall condition of all credit union facilities, buildings, grounds, equipment, and related systems. Establish preventive maintenance schedules, prioritize repairs and improvements, and maintain consistent standards that promote operational efficiency, extend equipment life, and ensure a professional appearance.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the annual facilities operating budget and capital expenditure plan. Forecast maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement costs; monitor expenditures; identify cost-saving opportunities; and provide leadership with updates and recommendations regarding facilities expenses and capital investments.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee facilities projects, including renovations, remodeling, infrastructure improvements, and new construction. Establish project scopes, budgets, schedules, and expectations while coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
• Manage facilities-related vendors and contractors, including vendor selection, competitive bidding, proposal review, contract recommendations, and performance monitoring. Coordinate vendor due diligence with the credit union’s Vendor Management function and ensure service providers meet established expectations, contractual obligations, security requirements, and confidentiality standards.
• Provide oversight and direction for facilities-related safety, security, inspections, and maintenance activities. Coordinate with appropriate departments to address building, fire, environmental, accessibility, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Oversee facilities-related safety and security equipment, including lighting, access controls, and camera systems, in coordination with designated personnel.
• Support the credit union’s business continuity and disaster recovery program by coordinating with Business Continuity, Information Technology, Security, and Branch Operations personnel to maintain facility-related recovery procedures and readiness. Assist with branch recovery planning and the restoration of facility operations following an interruption or disaster.
• Coordinate and document scheduled testing, inspections, and maintenance of emergency generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and other critical facility infrastructure. Escalate deficiencies, testing failures, and other issues that could affect business continuity, and coordinate corrective actions to support continued operations and timely recovery.
• Provide guidance and direction to facilities staff, establish priorities, and communicate facilities needs, project updates, and significant operational issues to leadership. Oversee established recycling and sustainability programs, respond to after-hours facilities emergencies as needed, and perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements include:

• Demonstrating thorough knowledge of facilities operations, building systems, preventive maintenance practices, repair and replacement planning, and facility safety and compliance requirements.
• Effectively managing facilities budgets and capital expenditures, maintaining appropriate cost controls, identifying efficiencies, and providing accurate and timely financial updates and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensuring facilities projects are properly planned, coordinated, and completed within established budgets and timelines while meeting quality, safety, and operational requirements.
• Maintaining effective vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring services meet established standards, and following…