Facilities Manager, Reynolda House Museum of American Art

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual duties requiring a strong understanding and knowledge of techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions.

• Inspects equipment daily to ensure safe and proper working order; ensures proper preventative maintenance measures are being implemented.

• Works in an efficient, productive manner; reports all matters of safety to the Director of Operations.

• Electrical: manages or performs repairs to electrical systems, outlets and cords; performs or leads installations of motors and belts as needed; performs or leads responses to all electrical requests as needed; performs or leads preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.

• Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; performs or leads repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes, but is not limited to, water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); performs or leads responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed; performs or leads preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.

• HVAC: manages or performs operations and maintenance for all types of industrial HVAC units; performs repairs on units; performs monitoring of HVAC chemical equipment; performs or leads HVAC functions such as: changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves, opening HVAC drains; responding to all requests for HVAC; performs or leads preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. Understands and operates automated control systems.

• Carpentry: manages or performs carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.

• Painting: manages or performs patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting; ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed.

• Manages and directs the work of the Facilities Coordinator.

• Solves problems associated with equipment operation and maintenance.

• Assists with trash removal and housekeeping duties as needed.

• Serves as primary [first line] on-call Facilities Department representative for after hours emergency / incident response.

• Participates as a member of the Museum's Safety Committee.

• Provides oversight of the Museum's swimming pool yearly maintenance and permitting

• Maintains detailed records of completed maintenance and repair work.

Other Functions:

• Is subject to recall after hours in the event of museum / campus emergencies, disasters or other special needs as directed by management.

• Responsible for procuring contractors for maintenance and repairs. Serves as the point of contact for contractors and vendors.

• Loads and unloads furniture and other materials; transports to designated locations utilizing various equipment.

• Follows all university, museum, and departmental policies and procedures.

• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Technical license and/or certification is desired in their primary field.

• Advanced experience, knowledge, and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas is required.

• Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

• Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.

• Good problem-solving skills desired.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in building automation systems is desired.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Accountabilities:

• Oversees the work of the Facilities Coordinator.

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels / crawl spaces.Utilizes power tools, lifts, hand tools, ladders, and vehicles.

• Heavy work.Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards.

Environmental Conditions:

• Activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions. Subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils/chemicals.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.