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Open Position

Facilities Manager

Would you like to be a part of Delaware’s Historic and Premier Performing Arts Venues? Are you passionate about preserving and taking care of facilities? Do you have strong skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry? Are you a self-starter, team player and have a positive can-do attitude? Do you have attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills? 

If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!

The Grand Opera House and The Playhouse on Rodney Square are looking for a Facilities Manager to become part of our family.

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as PTO and Holidays.

Position Description: The Facilities Manager provides facilities management for multiple venues and properties, including oversight for maintenance, emergency and safety management, space planning, and event set-up and take down. Other responsibilities include:

• Routine inspections to determine repair, maintenance and replacement needs

• Performing repairs and/or maintenance as appropriate

• Managing custodial staff, general contractors, subcontractors, and other service vendors

• Enforcing safety, “green” and other facilities policies

The position is Full-Time and requires a 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies. The schedule is flexible and is dependent on our events, which requires working evenings and weekends. 

Incidental Duties: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by management.

Skills and Requirements: 

• Minimum of High School Diploma

• Education, experience or training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and management required. BAS knowledge a plus.

• Minimum of 3 years’ facilities management experience

• Must have computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and general experience with computer systems

• Must have experience with building codes, permits, and life safety codes

• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal relations, computer, communication, and leadership skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is generally performed in a variety of environments: office, interior operational settings, and outdoors, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Incumbents are frequently required to travel between venues and properties.

The Facilities Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Application Process

• Please submit a cover letter and resume as one document. 

• Please send required information to hr@grandopera.org

• You will be contacted if an interview is considered appropriate.

• Application materials for a specific position are kept on file for one year; Due to the volume of applications and resumes received, we are unable to acknowledge each that is received.

• All candidates must provide a minimum of two professional supervisory references including reference’s contact information. 

• Applicants must be willing to complete a Criminal Background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Open Position

Facility Manager
Dover, Delaware, USA

Job Title

Facility Manager

Job Description Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide management/leadership for the facilities organization at a specific facility, set of buildings, or campus environment. The Facility Manager is charged with the day-to-day implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will assure a well-managed, well-maintained building, placing maximum emphasis on positive response to the concerns and needs of the tenants, environmental health and safety, and quality programs, in coordination and conjunction with the Owner's goals and objectives. The position coordinates the activities, financials, vendors and manpower required for current and future needs of the building and operations.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Ensures the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus including janitorial, life-safety, engineering and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and ownership directives. This is to include the management of contracts to assure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as needed and assures invoices match contract pricing
• Charged with the supervision of all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties
• Responsible, at all times, for a positive and prompt response to requests from building tenants and occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to constantly assess tenant and occupant needs and to assure problems are being solved promptly and to the mutual benefit of the tenant, owner, and the properties
• Insure that all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book, Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year-end Performance Report, and other reports and documentation as required
• Prepares, reviews, and gives initial approval and as needed all budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex. Coordinate the preparation and publication of the annual budget, quarterly reforecast, and business plans
• Assist in the development of capital budgets for the property. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
• Responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
• Responsible for hiring, training and motivating facility personnel. Responsible for the maintenance of positive staff relations. Conducts or approves performance evaluations for staff
• Facility Manager shall be thoroughly familiar with the management contract and all requirements contained therein
• Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required

Requirements

• Four year college/university degree or equivalent work experience
• CFM, FMA industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business or technical training or certifications a plus
• A minimum of 5 years of commercial high-rise, campus environment, and/or property portfolio management experience required (with a 4-year degree); a minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience if no degree
• Breadth of experience in leasing, construction, engineering and all facets of property operation and building management is preferred
• Experience with critical system environments is desired
• Excellent technical, interpersonal and analytical skills required
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong computer and systems knowledge

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions
• The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Regularly use hands to operate office machinery including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, fax, and photocopy machines
• Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear

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Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmat?ive? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.