Job Description

ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BOSTON

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across this city. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community. By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Boston and Chelsea, no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families. Learn more at www.bgcb.org and join us in transforming our members, our communities, our city!

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of designated Club buildings and grounds. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of the heating system, electrical equipment, pools, plumbing, security system, and program equipment reported as needing maintenance assistance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performance & Quality

• Monitor heating, plumbing, electrical and security systems on a daily basis.
• Document and resolve building issues and track in log book/digital system daily.
• Maintain inventory of building supplies and tools, includes ordering cleaning supplies as necessary and coordinating any other purchases for building with the ED or DOPs.
• Perform daily cleanup of trash around the building.
• Perform morning walk-through of the facility to ensure that the cleaning contract is being followed
• Required to be on call in case alarms go off at night
• Make repairs to the building and program equipment as needed.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Using BGCA standards and assessment tools, inspect building for safety on a regular basis and report concerns immediately to Club leadership for further escalation to Sr. Facilities Manager (if needed).
• Complete building inspection forms and check lists.
• Remove snow from walkways, stairs, and other grounds as needed and coordinate snow plowing contractors as necessary.
• Sustain, with the Senior Director of Facilities Management, compliance codes for various permits and certificates including, but not limited to, fire, occupancy, Office for Child Care Services, Department of Health, and mechanical equipment, and coordinate resulting fire, sprinkler and elevator inspections.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Perform morning walk-through of facility to ensure that cleaning contract is being followed. Report any areas of concern on a daily basis to the cleaning company and keep the Executive/Club Director and Sr. Director of Facilities Management informed of any performance or service concerns.
• Respond to staff reports of problems in an expedient and thorough manner.
• Contact outside services, with prior approval from Sr. Director of Facilities Management and facilitate and track work at building by outside vendors.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in appropriate professional development opportunities, 1:1 meetings with supervisor, staff meetings, and facilities department meetings as required.
• Other related duties as specified by the Sr. Director of Facilities Management, Executive/Club Director, and DOPs

GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff are expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participate in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum 3 years-experience in related field with field certifications or equivalent experience considered
• Direct experience in building maintenance is critical.
• General knowledge of mechanical systems, plumbing and electrical repair.
• Ability to resolve maintenance problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to balance demands of multiple sites with the daily need for clean buildings and grounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• MS Office and web competency preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license

TRAVEL

Local travel to ensure facilities maintenance

START DATE

September 2026 ( desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

South Boston, MA (Edgerley Family South Boston Boys & Girls Club)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $33.19/hour - $42.56/hour - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/ Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org