Essential Functions
· Evaluate and maintain safe, efficient facility operations, including historic and non-historic structures; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; utilities; equipment and supplies; commodity and service vendors; and infrastructure.
· Manage a preventative, cyclical maintenance plan and develop long-range plans that ensure optimal stewardship of facility resources in a historically sensitive manner.
· Maintain all required inspections and operating permits.
· Annually develop and adhere to the operating budget based on priorities. Oversee procurement.
· Monitor and maintain the Building Management System and Maintenance Work Order Software.
· Perform advanced troubleshooting and respond to emergency maintenance requests during and after hours.
· Direct hurricane/tropical storm preparation, response and recovery.
· Coordinate and collaborate with Capital Projects Section on capital improvements and other departments for public programs, meetings and rentals.
· Understand and interpret system schematics, equipment manuals, plans, sketches, and construction drawings.
· Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools, material handling equipment and vehicles in performing duties and train staff as necessary.
This job description is not designed to be comprehensive; duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Responsibilities
· Achieve meaningful and timely actions that advance Vizcaya’s mission, vision and strategic plan.
· Help to sustain and grow Vizcaya’s revenues and participate in pursuing funding opportunities.
· Proactively promote communication, collaboration and customer service.
· Engage in internal committees as appropriate and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
· Recommend hiring, discipline and promotion of your direct reports; review and approve payroll, leave and overtime; set annual employee goals and evaluate performance.
Position Requirements
· At least three (3) years of work experience as a Maintenance Chief or Facility Manager, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience.
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility or Construction Management or a related field.
· Deep and current knowledge of building trades; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and cooling equipment; occupational and environmental hazards and safety precautions applicable to maintenance and construction work; building management systems and work order programs.
· Demonstrated leadership, teambuilding, communications, project management and financial management skills.
· Positive attitude, good interpersonal skills, flexibility and commitment to collaboration, customer service, strategy and innovation.
· English fluency.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Building Management Systems, and maintenance work order programs.
Factors Vizcaya Will Consider When Evaluating Applicants and Determining Compensation
· Additional relevant work experience, training and education.
· OSHA or EPA certification.
· Work history includes employment at a museum or cultural facility.
· Spanish, Haitian Creole and other language skills.