Facilities Operation Manager

Description

Bronx, NY Finance & Operations

Facilities Operations Manager

Reports To:

Assistant Director of Operations and Exhibit Maintenance

Job Overview:

The Facilities Operation Manager (FOM) is a key leadership representative of the Bronx Children’s Museum (BxCM) and oversees all aspects of the facility including surrounding grounds as required. The Facilities Operations Manager ensures smooth daily operations of the Museum and maintains the building’s integrity and functioning so that the facility meets the standards necessary to ensure the safety of the staff, public, and the preservation of the Museum’s exhibits and facility.

The Facilities Operations Manager is also responsible for maintenance and security of BxCMs facility and grounds and is responsible for supervising the operations facility team and overseeing the work of any contracted cleaning companies, security services, and all external engineers, contractors and vendors. The FOM is also the liaison with building engineers and building landlords and outside contractors and vendors to execute preventive maintenance and on-demand work orders while meeting all safety and compliance requirements.

The Bronx Children’s Museum seeks a well-organized Facilities Operation Manager with deep knowledge of building systems and trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and maintenance.

Successful candidates will have strong technical knowledge, adept computer skills, administrative experience, and communications skills with prior supervisory and vendor management experience and the proven ability to lead and delegate projects. Bilingual candidates and residents of the Bronx are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits offered for the Facilities Operation Manager position at BxCM:

• Competitive salary of $65,000 to $75,000 based on experience
• Full time position
• Eligible to participate in Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• Company Paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with Employer Matching after a year of employment
• Supplemental Benefit Options - Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Current
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Tuesday to Saturday; occasional evenings and on-call for emergencies

Responsibilities & Duties:

Areas of responsibility of the Facilities Operation Manager will include, but not be limited to:

1. Facility Operations Management

2. Exhibit, HVAC, and Plumbing Maintenance.

3. Collaborating with IT, Cleaning Crews, Security, and Safety & Maintenance Management

1. Facility Operations Management

• Provide leadership and oversight of the facility team to ensure that all tasks are performed correctly, efficiently, and effectively
• Mentor and develop the facility staff, and establish staff scheduling to provide for adequate coverage
• Schedule work for building and equipment repairs and regular inspections
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance programs, and compliance regulations
• Serve as liaison for contractors and monitor all contracted repair work
• Act as liaison with building landlord concerning routine maintenance, temperature, and humidity control
• Ensure housekeeping duties, landscaping, and snow removal as necessary
• Establish a maintenance schedule for regular, seasonal, and special work and monitor its fulfillment
• Source price quotes for materials, replacement parts for all facilities, maintenance and repair projects
• In partnership with Director of Finance & Operations, make recommendations and execute decisions regarding building repairs and supervise all work
• Provide technical assistance to outside professionals including independent contractors, artists, visitors onsite, IT companies, film crews, security, phone companies, etc.
• Act as a liaison between departments, when necessary, (.e.g arrange for large deliveries, especially artworks or exhibit materials)
• Serve as the building coordinator and primary contact for facility issues including weekend and on-call emergencies.
• Consult with the Director of Operations and other Department Directors to determine contractor's schedule and impacts on Museum operations
• Support space rental program by providing…