Director of Facilities

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Company Description

Jump into a career at FOSS! It is no secret that at FOSS, we Love Water. We were founded on the premise that anyone can learn to swim well, unlocking opportunities for a lifetime.

Since 1993, we have been helping kids and adults swim more safely and achieve their dreams. FOSS is a premier swim school with 30+ schools across the Midwest and we are poised for growth.

You will find a welcoming place full of diverse perspectives where YOU, and your work, matter. Collaboration and a willingness to learn are keys to what drives us forward.

The Director of Facilities will be responsible for ensuring FOSS pools, pump rooms, and school facilities are in good working order and a maintenance schedule is created and executed.

In addition, FOSS is rapidly expanding in current and new markets and this position will be a strategic partner supporting the timely execution of new school openings through school set up and ensuring Facility team members are hired and trained for school maintenance support.

Job Responsibilities

Facility Oversight

• Manage vendors and contracted services.
• Procure necessary parts and equipment to maximize building equipment efficiency.
• Minimize downtime of equipment through spare parts management.
• Lead District Facility Managers and / or Facility Maintenance Techs.

Facility Compliance

• Manage asset tracking and effectiveness.
• Lead / organize facility-based training for the market.
• Manage CAPEX and departmental budget.
• Provide input and assist in building out departmental best practices.
• Identify and build out process efficiencies.

Facility Projects

Manage high level projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facility management.
• 3+ years leading teams.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) optional.
• Vendor management experience.
• Regional multi-unit experience.
• Strong verbal and communication skills with the ability to effectively present ideas to facilities team and vendors.
• Ability to collaborate with others to identify and solve issues or make proactive recommendations and lead through influence.

Working Conditions

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing 25-50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and / or ladders.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Review documents, blueprints, computer monitors or displays with potentially small print.
• Operate a computer, phone and other common office tools or controls.
• Mentally focus on tasks and apply sound reasoning and judgement.
• Work in an indoor pool facility that could be humid and damp.
• 15% Travel Expected.

Team Member Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Leadership Development & Advancement Opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Discount 25% off Retail.
• Free Swim Lessons for Immediate Family Members.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Company-Paid Long-Term Disability.
• Health Reimbursement Account / Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Growing Company.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Monthly car and gas allowance.

Benefits vary by full-time and part-time.

Come Grow with Us!

Foss Swim School is a premier swim school with 30+ locations across the Midwest and decades of proven success training children to be world class swimmers.

We are growing and hiring professionals for all roles.

At Foss Swim School, we believe and have proven success with internally promoting our talented team members to advance their careers.

We provide continuous training and offer educational assistance to develop and equip our team members for their next career opportunity.

APPLY NOW! Our hiring process is quick and allows us to get to know each other.

Foss is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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