Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager 

Reports to: Director of Operations 

Status: Full-time, exempt 

General Description: Responsible for managing all aspects of the museum campus facilities. This includes ensuring maintenance and repair of the Farnsworth Art Museums’ buildings,  grounds, and equipment. Plans and oversees capital improvement projects including renovations,  repairs, and potential expansions. Develops and implements a maintenance program to create optimal facility functionality. Works with the Security Manager to implement safety procedures for all  staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for supervising housekeeping and maintenance personnel 

• Maintains main museum campus as well as two historic sites and the Farnsworth cemetery

• Coordinates with contractors, vendors, and service providers for facility related projects

• Monitors and manages building systems, including HVAC, lighting, plumbing, and electrical  systems 

• Identifies, develops and implements a plan for maintenance,  repair and annual upkeep, including those required on a seasonal basis 

• Works with Director of Operations and CFO on annual budget development for facilities department

• Maintain computer records of repair and maintenance on all buildings and properties 

• Maintain and monitor all facility systems and equipment, responding to and resolving  problems where and when appropriate 

• Provide daily direction and periodically update training of housekeeping and maintenance staff 

• Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Team and works in partnership with the Director of Operations, Chief Curator, and Security Manager,  preparing for emergencies through risk management planning  

• Conducts all facilities related contract negotiations

Related Skills and Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of OSHA (30 hour class highly preferred) and other environmental regulations.  

• General knowledge of security practices and procedures 

• Strong organizational, communication, and supervisory skills 

• Ability to address and resolve day-to-day issues, problems and long term responsibilities  independently and professionally 

• Flexibility and cooperativeness; supportive of colleagues in all areas of museum operations 

• Three years of experience in plant management; experience with demonstrable skills in staff  supervision and facilities management

Abilities 

• Ability to address and resolve issues and situations which are potentially hazardous or which  may cause loss to the Museum 

• Strong written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to interact efficiently with associates and the general public 

• Welcome and embrace differences among employees and visitors 

• Carry out the Museum’s stated Mission and Core Values in a professional manner 

Physical Requirements 

Performs bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching from ground level to overhead, pushing and pulling up  to 40 pounds, ability to climb a ladder; may be subjected to long periods of standing or walking  

Working Environment 

May be exposed to extreme weather conditions when working on exterior spaces or performing  outside tasks 

Miscellaneous Requirements 

Frequently required to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed, depending  on the needs of the Museum, events, exhibition schedules, and other activities. Must successfully  complete and pass a security background check

About the Farnsworth:

Founded as a bequest of Lucy Copeland Farnsworth, the Museum opened its doors in 1948 in Rockland, Maine, with a singular mission to celebrate Maine’s role in American art. The Farnsworth’s primary purpose is to be a repository for American art objects related to Maine and a resource for all, including local and state residents, as well as tourists visiting from throughout the United States and abroad.

Throughout the Museum’s history, it has championed the unique role that Maine plays in the larger story of American art. The Farnsworth’s collection of approximately 15,000 works focuses on American art from the 18th century to the present, in all media, with a special emphasis on artists with deep connections to Maine. From purchasing works by a young Andrew Wyeth–becoming the first museum to do so–to collecting pieces by pivotal Maine artists such as Fitz Henry Lane, George Bellows, Rockwell Kent, Lynne Drexler, Lois Dodd, Daniel Minter, Ann Craven, and Jeremy Frey, the Museum has and will continue to represent the excellence of the arts in Maine. We are also broadening and diversifying collections to more fully reflect the breadth of Maine artists working today and the interests of our growing and multicultural audience.

The Museum also cares for two historic properties: the Farnsworth Homestead, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, and the Olson House, joining the campus in 1991 and designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2011.

Welcoming approximately 75,000 visitors each year, the Farnsworth has a $58 million economic impact on the mid-coast and surrounding areas and has revitalized the creative capital of Rockland. It is the first art museum in Maine to receive accreditation by AAM.