1. Evaluates unit, department, or school needs and determines the appropriate maintenance and custodial services required. 2. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures pertaining to facility maintenance, use, and safety. 3. Ensures complaints regarding building maintenance, custodial services, and safety are resolved. 4. Monitors supply, procurement, inventory control, and shipping and receiving functions to ensure building maintenance supplies are available. 5. Develops and implements contractual safeguards to ensure fulfillment of work and materials warranties. 6. Investigates and resolves building system malfunctions; coordinates repairs and maintenance to facility and physical plant. 7. Assures compliance with safety and building code standards and specifications within University policies and procedures guidelines. 8. Interacts with internal contacts to arrange for custodial services, discuss fire and safety systems, and coordinate departmental requirements for facility use. 9. Interacts with outside contacts to engage maintenance services, arrange for repairs, and obtain information and price quotes for programs as needed. 10. Participates in budget development process to ensure adequate operating funds are available for buildings and physical plant. 11. Manages a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated ability to read architectural drawings and blueprints and demonstrated understanding of construction methods and building systems, including mechanical, plumbing, lighting, and electrical. Knowledge of building systems controls, especially lighting controls.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Proven ability to provide the highest standards of facilities care to ensure the safety of Museum collections, staff, and visitors. Ability to work independently and exhibit mature, responsible decision-making, problem solving, and judgement skills.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills with the ability to coordinate services, projects, and people. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and follow through on multiple projects simultaneously while paying close attention to detail and adhering to Museum policy, budget, and timeline.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated ability to lead others through strong supervisory and management skills. Ability to support, foster, and encourage the personal development of Facilities staff.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Proven record of outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on collaboration and respect. Ability to maintain strong working relationships and to interact regularly with all YPM departments, University service providers, outside vendors, contractors, architects, etc. 

Preferred Education:  Demonstrated experience in facilities and/or project management within a museum or library setting. Prior knowledge of exhibition design, installation, & care of natural history collections. Working knowledge of Yale policies, systems, controls, e.g. Assetworks, ETC, Paradigm, Mosaic, Xicato lighting controls. Familiarity with outdoor properties management & green building maintenance.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Manager 4, Facilities

University Job Title:  Assistant Director of Facilities

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Demonstrated experience in facilities and/or project management within a museum or library setting. Prior knowledge of exhibition design, installation, & care of natural history collections. Working knowledge of Yale policies, systems, controls, e.g. Assetworks, ETC, Paradigm, Mosaic, Xicato lighting controls. Familiarity with outdoor properties management & green building maintenance.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Seven years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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