Position Overview:
Fitchburg Art Museum (FAM) seeks a full-time Facilities Manager to oversee the campus of the Museum (four connected buildings, outdoor grounds, and operating and mechanical systems) for a dynamic non-profit art museum with a collaborative staff and board. The Facilities Manager reports directly to the Museum Director.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the building and grounds are physically safe and secure for staff, the public, and artworks; coordination of contractors for building and grounds maintenance and improvements; and providing support to Curatorial, Education, and Event departments to enable exhibition installation/deinstallation and community engagement events. This position requires planning, oversight, multi-tasking, communication skills, and hands-on physical work.

Primary Responsibilities:
The Facilities Manager’s responsibilities include a wide range of tasks. The position:

• Ensures all public and non-public spaces, of the four-building complex (40,000 square feet) are clean, neat, presentable, and safe at all times. This includes snow/ice removal and emergency response.
• Ensures the emergency and security systems of the buildings are functional, appropriate, and comply with city and state codes as well as best practices for art museums.
• Hires, coordinates, inspects, and approves work performed by outside contractors.
• Performs or oversees the required routine maintenance for plumbing, electric and mechanical systems including elevators, security, HVAC, emergency lighting, alarms, IT infrastructure, and others, scheduling appropriate technicians as needed.
• Ensures all city and state inspection certificates for mechanical and other systems are current and that the Museum remains in compliance with all building, safety, and other codes. Maintains ADA compliance.
• Maintains the inventory, storage, and distribution of facilities equipment and supplies.
• Creates and implements preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment.
• Supervises a part-time Custodian.
• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties as needed.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow, scheduling, and assignments of the department.
• Acts as primary staff liaison with FAM’s IT outsourcing firm, manages inventory, and provides support for FAM office and presentation technology.
• Ensures the facilities team works in partnership with other museum departments to assist with exhibition preparation, collection storage, and meeting and event set-ups.
• Collaborates with other appropriate staff to prepare and implement annual departmental operating budget. Monitors departmental expenses, staying within the annual budget.
• Participates on emergency preparedness planning team.
• Attends and participates in meetings of the FAM Building and Grounds Committee.
• Reports pressing facilities issues to the Director in a timely fashion.
• Participates in special projects and other Museum related tasks requested by the Director.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times. 
• Must be comfortable working on ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to access all parts of the Museum’s mechanical systems and equipment.
• Must be able to access, navigate and inspect all areas of buildings and grounds.
• Ability to work outdoors, with exposure to varied New England weather conditions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and contractors.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including problem-solving, attention to detail, and project management and prioritization.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to understand operating manuals, architectural plans, and equipment and mechanical diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as needed to maintain reports, records, and budgets.
• Basic carpentry/woodworking, plumbing, and painting skills.

Education & Experience:

• At least five years of related experience in facilities management, building maintenance, construction, and/or museum preparator work required.
• Certification in related field preferred: Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.
• Fluency in or working knowledge of Spanish language is a plus.

Compensation:
$55,000-$65,000/year, depending on skills and experience. Generous health insurance and paid time off, 403b retirement plan. Some weekend and evening work will be expected.

How to apply:
Please send the following documents by Friday, May 23, to FAM Director Nick Capasso (ncapasso@fitchburgartmuseum.org): letter of interest, resume, and three reference contacts. Please attach these documents to an e-mail message with this subject line: FAM Facilities Manager. We seek to fill this position as soon as possible.

FAM Hours:
12pm-4pm, Wednesdays-Fridays; 11am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays, closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

Fitchburg Art Museum is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
For more information about FAM and our mission of art, education, and community well-being, please visit www.fitchburgartmuseum.org