Job description

Managing Director of Hospitality in Connecticut

At Adamah, we believe in the deep connection between people and planet, adam and adamah. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the Earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through Immersive Retreats, Jewish Environmental Education, and Climate Action. Every day, we inspire and empower youth, teens, families, and leaders through programs that deeply interweave Jewish tradition and the natural world, creating diverse and inclusive communities, and building a more sustainable future.

This full-time position will be responsible for the overall facilities of the Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center in Falls Village, CT and will report to the Director of Sustainable Facilities. This role involves a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends. Local candidates only.

Job Summary

• Direct and supervise Maintenance Technicians in accordance with policies and procedures, oversee field staff performance, workflow, and completion of assignments.
• Schedule long/short term, small and large projects and generate task lists. Lead and direct employees to follow standard practices in execution of scheduled work.
• Maintain relationships with outside vendors, subcontractors, and local governing agencies. Hire and supervise outside contractors.
• Maintain grounds, buildings, and vehicles in accordance with governing bodies and codes.
• Work in all areas of the property, both inside and outside, including in inclement weather.
• Respond to staff and guest requests and questions to ensure quality service across the campus.
• Maintain and carry out current safety and security standards.
• Be responsible for a credit card, collecting receipts, and submitting reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• This position requires field time with some office time; coordinate with the Director on scheduling through Dayforce, coordinate with the hospitality team.
• Develop property operations budgets, forecasts, and utility accruals. Provide input on priorities for capital improvements and budget.
• Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Manager on Duty (MOD).
• Participate in all managerial meetings and functions, including All-Staff and Facilities Staff meetings, in-service training, and education sessions as assigned.

Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Construction experience required; vocational or technical training preferred.
• Experience in sustainable, high-performance building preferred.
• Minimum four years of experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
• Minimum four years previous management experience.
• Ability to use hand and power tools, snow-removal, and landscaping equipment.
• Must be able to work in typical construction site conditions, including heights, on ladders, roofs, and confined spaces.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Recognize and keep confidential information.
• Computer use required, specifically database entry and management and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, conduct meetings, and communicate well and lead a team.

General:

• Attend weekly department meetings.
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings.
• Must possess a solid work ethic with strong organizational and time-management skills, excellent attention to detail, professional verbal, and written communication skills in English, as well as provide excellent customer service.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor.
• Must be able to adapt to changing situations.
• Other tasks/duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate:
The Isabella Freedman Jewish Retreat Center is in a beautiful location, with a small, dynamic team delivering meaningful experiences to visitors and guests; the Facilities team is key to operations on the campus. The successful candidate for the Director of Maintenance role will demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced environment, a willingness to collaborate, good communication skills and creative problem-solving. The ability to build a strong team and lead in the implementation of above-best practice construction strategies and methodologies is essential. An ability to juggle priorities and exercise judgment around health and safety are key to success in this position.

Working Conditions:
This is an exempt position with work hours on any day of the week. (Depending on the program schedule.)

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Push, pull, and lift 10-50 lbs.
• Walk up and down stairs and on uneven surfaces.
• Kneel, bend, crawl, squat, and crouch.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Tolerate exposure to dust and cleaning products.

90 Day Check In: Ninety days from date of employment date, there will be a check in between you and your supervisor. Annually thereafter.

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.

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