Facilities Manager — Historic Ship Museum Operations

ADP, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & life insurance

Vision plan

Retirement plan (403(b))

Paid time off

Parking

Job summary

The USS Midway Museum seeks an experienced Facilities Manager in San Diego to lead maintenance and daily operations of its historic vessel and facilities. You will manage about 40 staff and contractors, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, clean, and functional spaces for guests and staff.

You will report to the Chief Engineer, guide budgets, and coordinate with vendors and departments to support events and operations. Navy/shipboard background is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressively responsible facilities/maintenance experience.
• Experience leading a sizeable maintenance, facilities, engineering, construction, or skilled-trades workforce.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and related facility systems.
• Navy, maritime, shipboard, historic vessel, or similar environment experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise approximately 40+ maintenance and custodial personnel.
• Act in absence of Chief Engineer to ensure continuity of operations.
• Plan, assign, prioritize, and monitor daily work by staff, volunteers, vendors, and contractors.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, and evaluate maintenance personnel.
• Develop employees and supervisors, promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and customer service.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and repairs of building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, etc.).
• Oversee custodial operations and standards to keep spaces clean, safe, and presentable.
• Coordinate facility improvement and preservation projects with contractors and vendors.
• Procure custodial, maintenance, repair supplies, and equipment.
• Assist in budgeting for Engineering Department operations and projects.
• Support Museum events requiring Engineering Department assistance.
• Ensure safety compliance and training for equipment operation.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Preventive maintenance

Facilities systems knowledge

Project coordination

Customer service

MS Office

Forklift certification

Navy/shipboard experience

Job description

The USS Midway Museum seeks an experienced Facilities Manager in San Diego to lead maintenance and daily operations of its historic vessel and facilities. You will manage about 40 staff and contractors, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, clean, and functional spaces for guests and staff.

You will report to the Chief Engineer, guide budgets, and coordinate with vendors and departments to support events and operations. Navy/shipboard background is preferred.