Director of Facilities and Operations

This position requires dynamic leadership and skills needed to help lead an important and iconic cultural institution. The Director of Facilities and Operations provides overall leadership and provides direct management and supervision to personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment; the care and cleaning of buildings and grounds; the operation of heating, air conditioning, and ventilating systems; plumbing and electrical systems; roofing; management of the front desk, and security staff, and interfacing with all museum departments.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

•             Ensure consistent performance of routine maintenance.

•             Assign cleaning and maintenance tasks to team members.

•             Monitor the cleanliness and safety of Facilities, both interior and exterior.

•             Schedule routine inspections and as-needed repairs with outside vendors.

•             Write reports on inspections, maintenance, repairs, safety, and any other events.

•             Collaborate with management on facilities budgeting. effectiveness, administration, and compliance.

•             Manage and serve as point-person for all day-to-day office operations responsibilities,

procedures and services including furniture, fixtures and equipment (e.g., telecommunications,

internet, copiers, AV, etc.), security, non-office supplies, mailing/shipping, maintenance, installation, and repairs.

 

•             Provide facilities management, including planning and oversight of short and long term

facilities projects, liaison for building services and property management, lease management,

and compliance oversight.

 

•             Responsible for management of building security personnel and safety functions including emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, business continuity and evacuation procedures and plans.

•             Responsible for purchasing, tracking, and receiving supplies and equipment.

•             Responsible for providing logistics management to support the use of the facility for events, meetings, training, and daily operations on all levels.

•             Responsible for developing/monitoring budgets in cooperation with finance department, and tracking expenses

•             Perform additional projects or tasks as may be directed by managers.

•             Other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•             Requires an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred) 

•             Requires minimum of five years of demonstrated facility management experience or Certified Facility Manager credential. 

•             Excellent organizational skills

•             Keen attention to detail

•             Ability to work independently

•             Ability to anticipate needs and deliver solutions 

•             Experience working with labor union contracts and personnel

In addition to these important management skills, the Director of Facilities and Operations should have the requisite technical training and experience to manage the complex aspects of the campus physical plant. Technical skills required for the position include:

•             Fundamental knowledge of building infrastructure maintenance and repair.

•             Understanding of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

•             Life Safety Code, OSHA, and EPA compliance.

•             Contractor management.

•             Development and Management of Deferred Maintenance Plans.

•             Development and Management of Preventive Maintenance Plans.

•             Custodial management practices. 
DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.