Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Historic New England; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic New England seeks a skilled Facilities & Maintenance Manager to oversee a team responsible for the upkeep of historic sites and tenant apartments. The role requires weekend availability, travel in New England, and occasional evening work or emergencies.

The ideal candidate has a BA in facility management or six years of related experience, strong leadership, problem-solving, and proficiency with standard office software. A valid drivers license is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in facility management or six years of related experience.
• Ability to lead effectively in a team environment with clear verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates cyclical and requested maintenance activities, documents work, and maintains HNE standards.
• Monitors and collects data to support site management.
• Performs minor maintenance at sites and documents work.
• Responds to emergencies at sites or coordinates response with care staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Facility management

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelors degree in facility management or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.