The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is looking to fill the full-time position for Facilities Manager.

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the maintenance/repair program of museum facilities and grounds

Duties and responsibilities

Plans, schedules and implements facilities maintenance activities at a national museum by ensuring the completion of plumbing, electrical, painting, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, carpentry, lawn work, and equipment, etc. This position requires employee to engage himself/herself in the completion of these activities

Develops and implements policies and procedures relevant to facilities management operations such as new processes, space management and the annual budget

Supervises and provides input on personnel related matters

Establishes comprehensive, effective safety programs. Maintains compliance with state, federal and OSHA rules and regulations

Coordinates routine purchasing activities

Coordinates the removal of hazardous materials and surplus items; trains employees in hazardous materials safety procedures

Coordinates the contracting process by writing specifications and selecting contractors

Establishes and coordinates a key control program

Responsible for the overall maintenance of fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinkler and security systems

Manages and oversees financial/budget operation of the department

Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with museum policy and department procedures

Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program

Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information

Conducts regular evaluation of services provided and make adjustments as needed

Maintains up-to-date policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School diploma and five years of experience in facilities maintenance

Management experience required

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work well with others in a team situation

Experience and skill in operating equipment and machinery required to complete responsibilities indicated above

Skill in operations of computers and job related software programs

Physical requirements

Standing, climbing, stooping and kneeling

Operate power tools and other maintenance equipment

Be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Email resume and cover letter to pvining@mightyeighth.org or mail to Facilities Manager Search, P.O. Box 1992, Savannah, GA 31402.

No phone calls please.

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer.