Facilities and Maintenance Manager

historicnewengland; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic New England is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee and lead a team in maintaining historic sites and tenant apartments. This full-time role requires weekend availability and regular travel across New England, with occasional evenings and emergency responses.

The role emphasizes coordinating maintenance, ensuring documentation, data collection, and timely delivery of projects in alignment with HNE standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management or equivalent; minimum six years in property management or related field.
• Ability to lead and collaborate in a team; strong verbal and written communications are essential.
• Strong problem-solving with ability to plan and implement workflows to meet timelines and scope.
• Proficient with word processing, email, internet, spreadsheets, photography and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cyclical and requested maintenance activities and document work to uphold HNE standards.
• Monitor and collect data to support site management and reporting.
• Perform minor maintenance at sites following HNE best practices and document work.
• Respond to emergencies at sites personally or coordinate with on-site staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management software

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in facility management or related

Six years of related experience

Tools

Word processing

Email

Spreadsheets

Internet research

Project management software

Job description

Historic New England (HNE) seeks a skilled & experienced individual for the full-time role of Facilities & Maintenance Manager ("Manager"). Solution-oriented & resourceful, the Manager is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, & leading a team in performing critical maintenance of employer owned historic sites & tenant apartments.

This position requires weekend availability, with regular New England region travel & flexible availability for periodic evening work & emergency response required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates cyclical & requested maintenance activities, ensures the documentation of the work, & ensures HNE standards are maintained.
• Monitors & collects data as required to support management of the sites.
• Performs minor maintenance activities at the sites as appropriate following HNE best practices & documents the work for the files.
• Responds to emergencies at the sites either in person or coordinates a response with the appropriate site or property care staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in facility management, or equivalent combination of skilled credentials to include a minimum six years of job-related experience in property management or a related field.
• Ability to lead & integrate effectively in a team environment, where clear verbal & written communication is essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively plan & implement work processes that ensure projects are delivered on time & within scope.
• Working knowledge of word processing, e-mail, internet research, spreadsheets, digital photography & project management software.
• Valid driver’s license & means of transportation.
• Strong belief in, & demonstrated commitment to, HNE’s mission & values.
• Commitment to the highest standards of professionalism, excellence, & Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with facility management, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, & security equipment.
• Understanding of landlord & tenant laws.
• Team management experience.

Other Duties

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, & activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About the Organization

Historic New England—founded as the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities in 1910, is the oldest, largest, & most comprehensive independent preservation organization in the United States. Historic New England welcomes the public to thirty-eight exceptional museums & landscapes, including several coastal farms.

To learn more, visit historicnewengland.org

Historic New England is an equal opportunity employer & considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.