What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.?
Description
Position Title : Facilities Manager
Position Type : Full-Time
FLSA Classification : Exempt
Division : Property Management
Department : Facilities
Reports to : Building Systems Director
Art and Wellness Enterprises (AWE) is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Facility Manager for Building Systems. AWE supports operating non-profits founded by Alice Walton including the Alice L. Walton Foundation, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, Art Bridges, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Momentary, and Heartland Whole Health Institute.
About the Position :
Manages and leads the facilities department’s daily maintenance of building systems through planning and management to ensure operational aspects of the Campus meet the highest standards of quality.
The Building Systems Manager will oversee maintenance and repair work for building management systems, HVAC, and boilers, fire safety systems, water treatment, and plumbing. This position performs troubleshooting, schedules repairs, and exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring advanced services, and ensures work logs are recorded for specific requirements.
The responsibilities assigned to the Building Systems Manager are considered mission critical. The manager is expected to respond promptly to urgent calls or texts and require you to be a part of an on-call rotation to perform the duties and responsibilities of the AWE Facilities Department.
What you will do :
- Build and lead a skilled team and provide growth opportunities.
- Manage and supervise staff in areas related to building operating systems.
- Develop standards, policies, and procedures as they relate to HVAC, plumbing, fabrication, preventative maintenance, etc.
- Assist to implement regular preventative maintenance schedules as assigned by the Building Systems Director. Boiler license preferred.
- Actively participate in building regular preventative maintenance schedules.
- Evaluate and monitor assigned or ongoing projects.
- Assist with managing contractors / vendors on special projects.
- Attend planning meetings with other departments to ensure details are captured and properly vetted.
- Manage special projects and provide written reports to the Director.
- Assist with procuring bids for capital improvements and costs associated with these projects.
- Prepare reports and share them with the appropriate groups and departments.
- Perform regular inspections with team to help mitigate risks.
- Assist with the department's safety program, monitoring compliance, and maintaining required safety codes. Capable of performing other duties as assigned.
- Knowledgeable on hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, and hazardous materials, etc.
- Manage work requests through our Centralized Maintenance Management System.
- Collaborate with other facilities leaders and departmental teams across campus.
Qualifications required for your success :
Physical demands and work environment :
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands : Position requires utilizing a computer and telephone for prolonged periods of time. This position also requires an individual to be physically active and capable of lifting / carrying 75 lbs. This position requires good hand / eye coordination and visual acuity in this role is essential. The role will require walking, equipment operation, use of a ladder / lift and occasionally encounter working from heights, etc.
Work environment : Position is full-time. Work will be performed in a public setting, inside an office environment and outside in the weather / elements. The noise level is low to moderate and equipment operation may lead to higher levels for a duration. Flexibility in working hours, including weekends and evenings may be necessary to support operational needs. The work environment may include exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
