Job - Building Manager, House
Location - Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours are 8am-4pm
Work Schedule: 35 hours/week
Pay rate - $36/hr
Duration: 3 months
Top 3 technical or soft skills 
Effective communication skills both written and verbal Ability to juggle multiple priorities Basic building mgmt.
The skills needed are basic facilities knowledge and strong verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up in email, standard written communications.
They will be working in a residential house with 300 students so the ability to communicate and deal with that volume is important.
The building manager is not a "doer” and does not do any fixing themselves (no need for a toolbox!!) but, can diagnose issues and submit work orders or call a contractor to get the facilities services needed.
Description:

• Building Manager of an undergraduate residential dormitory (House). Responsible for all

physical resources operations in the House. 

• Oversees the maintenance & operations of the House to provide a safe home for undergraduate students and other members of the House community. 
• Works closely with Faculty Dean(s) and Resident Dean to provide a smoothly functioning

House. 

• Regularly interacts with student residents, responding to occupant building

problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly. 

• Works with Area Manager across a range of areas including budget management, vendor

selection, & managing relationships with many University departments. 

• Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure

timely and cost effective completion of work. 

• Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security

procedures and the condition of locking devices. 

• Reviews computer based HVAC, security and fire systems, monitors safety compliance,

coordinates inspections and ensures compliance with codes & regulations. 

• Works closely with OPR & P and University Office for Sustainability staff to

implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS
greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for House. 

• Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours. 
• Occasional planned weekend work including student move-in and move-out & Summer

School move-in. 
Basic Qualifications 

• Advanced education and/or technical training beyond high school. 5 years' experience in the management of physical facilities, including staff supervision experience. 
• Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC. 

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal with stressful situations.
• Computer skills necessary, including proficiency in work order systems, daily maintenance, invoice processing, budget and payroll management.
• Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC. 
• Must enjoy working with students.
• Experience in the management of physical facilities in a University setting
• preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform daily physical activity, including walking to

and from various buildings, climbing multiple sets of stairs and walking from room to room on
each floor to inspect the physical condition of the building, required. 
Critical/Essential Status 

• During emergency situations and severe inclement weather this position is designated as
• essential and critical to the operations of the FAS. and good judgement in the performance of assigned tasks as needed.

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