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Manager of Facilities & Equipment

Maymont Foundation
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

MANAGER OF FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park, located in Richmond, Virginia, with many unique experiences for all to enjoy, including the historic Maymont Mansion, The Robins Nature Center, arboretum, formal gardens, and habitats for native Virginia wildlife and farm animals. Since 1975, Maymont has been maintained and operated by the nonprofit Maymont Foundation, committed to creating experiences that delight, educate and inspire its guests.

The Maymont Foundation is seeking a Manager of Facilities & Equipment to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical, repair and maintenance work for Maymont facilities and equipment. This position supports effective and efficient operations while overseeing the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of facilities, equipment and machinery. The position also supervises and coordinates daily care and assignments for custodial, facilities and equipment maintenance staff. The Manager of Facilities & Equipment reports to the Director of Park Operations & Facility Management.

Essential Functions :

  • Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance for facilities and equipment, including, but not limited to, HVAC, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, custodial, and light to heavy-duty equipment repairs and maintenance.
  • Conducts routine inspections and maintenance of heating, electrical and air conditioning equipment; replaces filters; identifies and reports more complex maintenance needs to manager.
  • Receives and evaluates work order requests from organization staff to determine if repairs are performed in-house or contracted services. Solicits bids and negotiates with contractors, as required.
  • Coordinates construction, repair and renovation projects and monitors work to ensure projects run smoothly, on-time and on-budget, and produce high quality results.
  • Schedules maintenance inspections related to facilities and equipment ensuring the inspections are current and compliant with codes and standards.
  • Supports preparation, take-down and infrastructure support for activities on site including internal customers' and external clients' meetings, programs, tours, special events and private facility rentals.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to facility and equipment maintenance.
  • Collaborates with staff across all departments to ensure smooth delivery of service to visitors, internal personnel and external customers.
  • Collaborates with specialists and experts as appropriate to ensure the proper care of collections.
  • Maintains vehicles and equipment, performs minor repairs.
  • Supports Maymont community and fundraising events, which may occur outside normal work schedule.
  • Assists with other duties and other tasks as

Core Competencies : Knowledge of :

  • Applicable federal, state, and local building codes and building maintenance safety procedures
  • Mechanical operating system principles, building construction, and facility and equipment maintenance requirements in the following areas : HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and light to heavy-duty engines
  • Basic math and accounting skills to aid in preparing a budget
  • Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications
  • Ability to :

  • Manage staff and multiple responsibilities, projects, and tasks simultaneously while meeting project deadlines
  • Perform semi-skilled and skilled facility and equipment maintenance
  • Diagnose problems with various types of equipment and produce solutions
  • Operate standard maintenance equipment while applying safety standards to prevent hazards
  • Work independently without direct supervision
  • Follow safe work practices including workplace safety policies and procedures
  • Read and interpret product labels, and maintain appropriate records
  • Serve the public and represent the Foundation with courtesy and professionalism
  • Read, write and communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Operate a motor vehicle under a valid Virginia driver's license
  • Education and Experience :

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum five years of experience in facility and equipment maintenance with two years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Physical Demands :

  • Frequent sitting, standing, walking and talking for extended periods
  • Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and lifting of 50 - 100 lbs
  • Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

    This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid-time-off and health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.

    FLSA Status : Full-Time, Exempt

    This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

    All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

    Maymont Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

  • Ability to pass a background check needed
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