Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Manager Position at Historic Seattle

For more information visit: www.historicseattle.org
Open Position: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Location: 1117 Minor Avenue, Seattle, WA
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt, Salaried

Historic Seattle’s Mission
Saving meaningful places to foster lively communities.

Since its founding in 1973, Historic Seattle has been a major advocate for and active participant in thoughtful and meaningful preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings across our region.

Facilities Maintenance Manager Opening
Historic Seattle invites applications for the position of Facilities Maintenance Manager.
Our Facilities Maintenance Manager will be tasked with taking exceptional care of
Historic Seattle’s portfolio of owned properties. The Facilities Maintenance Manager will oversee and perform all aspects of maintenance and repair work at various locations in and around Seattle, with the goal of keeping all facilities in good condition, appearance, and working order.

This is a rare opportunity for the right individual to care for a group of buildings that are an important part of Seattle’s heritage. This individual will have opportunities to build or polish an extremely diverse and valuable skill set in a positive, supportive environment offering a wide variety of unique challenges. Training opportunities for certain technical skills may be available.

Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Manager will:

• Be closely aligned with the mission of Historic Seattle
• Be a responsible steward of Historic Seattle’s properties
• Work closely with Director of Real Estate and on-site property managers to ensure effective and efficient building operations

The responsibilities of the position break down into three broad categories:

1. Hands-on performance of installation, maintenance, and repair work
2. Coordination and supervision of work performed by outside contractors when needed
3. Operation of a computerized maintenance management program

The desired duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing journeyman-level construction, alteration, general and preventive maintenance, and installation and repair of various building components, such as: building exteriors and roofs; interior walls, doors, windows, and floors; and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including HVAC equipment and major appliances.
• Performing finish work, including texturing and painting.

• Performing occasional general custodial tasks as needed, such as sweeping, mopping, snow and ice removal, roof and gutter cleaning, minor landscaping, and site clean-up.
• Researching and obtaining estimates and bids for any work that requires outside contractors.
• Coordinating, directing, and supervising the work of outside contractors, and inspecting completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards, as applicable.
• Monitoring building equipment and controls (e.g., fire alarm control panel), troubleshooting malfunctions, and scheduling service calls as needed.
• Inspecting facilities for adverse conditions and hazards; inspecting and reading utility meters.
• Ensuring safety and compliance with codes and regulations.
• Keeping an inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; ordering and picking up materials.
• Operating vertical lifts and motorized work platforms.
• Prioritizing, scheduling, and performing all tasks as assigned, in a timely manner, and providing detailed records or reports, including time and production records.
• Utilizing and maintaining a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including opening/updating/closing work orders, gathering and entering information, and scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.
• Working on-call and being available at all times of day/night to respond to emergencies and/or alarms.
• Assisting with long-term maintenance planning and capital needs assessment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.This position is a full-time, exempt, salaried position, and reports to Historic Seattle’s Director of Real Estate. Candidate must be willing to work outside of normal business hours on occasion.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent. Technical or trade school training in mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair, or similar field, is strongly preferred.
• Five years of related work experience (facilities maintenance or facilities engineer preferred).
• Demonstrable skill and experience performing construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair work as described above in a comparable building environment.
• Experience independently managing projects of varied size and scope, and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to reason analytically and plan strategically.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings, and to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
• General knowledge and understanding of typical building systems, such as boilers, chillers, furnaces, air handlers, heat pumps, compressors, condensers, evaporators, fans, and other equipment used in the distribution of services such as heating and air-conditioning. (HVAC certification is preferred.)

• Desire to increase knowledge of building systems as needed and actively engage in self-development through appropriate training.
• Experience working within a team environment, pro-actively solving problems in imaginative as well as practical ways, and effectively communicating with other team members.
• Experience interfacing respectfully with people from diverse populations.
• Proficiency with personal computers and common software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability and willingness to travel to multiple locations in Seattle and surrounding areas on a daily basis. Personal vehicle, valid driver license and automobile insurance is required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and the use of power tools regularly throughout the day.
The employee must frequently lift or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of the position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and to conditions typical of an industrial environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to confined spaces and high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Compensation
$65K - $75K annual salary, dependent upon experience; eligible for medical benefits, long term disability, holiday, vacation and sick days.

Comments
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter addressing qualifications and interest in the position, résumé highlighting relevant experience, and at least three references.
The hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17, and the Washington Fair Chance Act, RCW 49.94. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain and correct background information.

More information about Historic Seattle can be found at www.historicseattle.org.
Historic Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants representing the diversity of our community are encouraged to apply.

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination and booster required of employees

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Seattle, WA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations