Manager of Facilities & Equipment
Manager of Facilities & Equipment
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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 assigned
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 drivers 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 comprehensive benefits package including paid-time-off 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
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
