What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Facilities Manager position at Farnsworth Art Museum?
Assistant Facilities Manager - Position Overview
The Assistant Facilities Manager supports the Facilities Manager with the overall maintenance, safety, and operations of the physical infrastructure of our campus. The Assistant Facility Manager works with other team members to ensure that the facility is well-maintained and compliant with codes and regulations. This position involves a range of duties including maintenance and repair as well as overseeing work of vendors, contractors and at the direction of the Facilities Manager, staff.
Key Responsibilities
● Assist in daily building operations including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry
● Help coordinate maintenance schedules and preventive maintenance programs
● Maintain and monitor building systems; responding to facility emergencies
● Troubleshoot issues as they arise, assessing, proposing solutions, and carries out solutions
● Provide oversight with housekeeping services and ensure cleanliness of public and staff areas.
● Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, ordering parts when necessary
● Help manage vendor and contractor work while on site
● Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and ADA requirements
● Support special events with facility preparation and clean up
Qualifications
● 2 years of experience in the trades, preferably in a cultural institution
● Understanding of building systems and preventive maintenance practices
● Familiarity with health and safety regulations
● Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities
● Excellent communication skills with different audiences
● Basic computer skills
● Associate's degree or certificate in facilities management or related field preferred
Physical Requirements
● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bending, twisting, climbing, kneeling, reaching from ground level to overhead, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
● Capable of working on ladders and in confined spaces
● Valid drivers license
Work Environment
● Full-time position Monday to Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm with occasional evening and weekend
hours during special events
● On-call rotation for after hour emergencies. back up member of the Emergency Response Team
● This is an on-site position
Salary : $27 - $30
