Facility Manager Full Time

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is seeking a Facility Manager to oversee maintenance, security, and safety of its facilities. This full-time position requires managing repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating on facility improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facility management and excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7 years experience as a supervisor or facility manager.
• Experience in repairs and renovations including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Proficient in facility management technical operations including HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct facility maintenance, keeping detailed records.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repairs, hire outside vendors if needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulations by conducting routine inspections.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Budgeting

Customer Service

Adaptability

Knowledge of Safety Standards

Education

Associate degree in Facility Management

Technical training in building maintenance

Trade degree in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing

Job description

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts seeks an experienced Facility Manager to join its Operations Department to ensure the short- and long-term maintenance, security, and safety of Bemis Center’s facilities and grounds. Bemis Center’s campus includes a 5 story facility (100,000 sq ft) built in 1879; the Okada Sculpture & Ceramics Facility (9,000 sq ft) built in 1930; parking lot; and leased city property around the buildings such as streets and sidewalks.

The Facility Manager reports to the Operations Director. This position is a full-time, exempt position, which requires on-call duty and the flexibility to work varied hours as needed.

Responsibilities

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Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Proactively manage and conduct facility maintenance; keeping detailed records for equipment, interiors, exteriors, parking lots, and sidewalks

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Conduct all basic maintenance and repairs including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, etc,. and/or hire outside vendors if needed

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Ensure all janitorial cleaning, safety, and general upkeep meet the highest standards possible in order to provide a safe and secure environment for staff and guests

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Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations by conducting routine inspections, maintaining accurate regulatory documentation as required, and regularly updating OSHA-related maintenance checklists and records

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Oversee the safe and proper maintenance of department equipment and tools, including coordinating repairs and/or replacement

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Regularly inspect and maintain all fire and emergency safety equipment

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Respond and immediately resolve security systems or grounds issues

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Assist in the management and/or coordination of all facility improvement and construction projects

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Ensure appropriate collection and disposal of waste/recycling/compost for the facility and events, including hazardous items as needed

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Conduct set-up, breakdown, and clean-up for monthly public programs, annual events, and other activities

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Collaborate with the residency, exhibition, and sound program teams to ensure successful programming initiatives

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Collaborate on and adhere to annual budget by managing expenses

Requirements

An associate degree in Facility Management, technical training in building maintenance, or a trade degree in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing is required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

Minimum 3-7 years experience as a supervisor or facility manager or related profession, preferably in the context of a small to medium-sized arts organization or other nonprofit organization

Minimum 3-7 years experience conducting repairs and renovations including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, etc.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in staff management, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation

Experience in training and managing OSHA and other hazard and safety policies

Proficient in facility management technical operations including HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, structural maintenance, fire safety and security systems, specialized equipment, and energy efficiency

Experience using Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Suite products, Microsoft applications including Excel

Ability to have a flexible work schedule, including occasional evening and weekends

Must have a valid driving license and personal vehicle for use

About You

Exceptional Problem-Solving Abilities: Quickly identifies, provides possible solutions, and resolves issues, sometimes in fast-paced situations.

Excellent Communication Skills: Communicates respectfully and timely with team members, management, vendors, and stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.

Technical Knowledge: Familiar with building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety protocols.

Organizational and Time Management Skills: Prioritizes tasks efficiently based on current needs, handling multiple projects, and ensuring deadlines are met. Understanding when a project must be delayed is key.

Attention to Detail: Thoroughly and routinely inspects and maintains facilities, identifying potential issues before they escalate.

Budgeting and Financial Awareness: Manages budgets effectively, optimizing resources, and controlling costs.

Customer Service Orientation: Responds promptly to facility needs and creates a positive environment for staff, residents, contractors, and visitors.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Adjusts to changing needs, schedules, and emergencies with a calm, solution-oriented mindset.

Knowledge of Safety Standards and Compliance: Understands and enforces relevant health, safety, and building regulations.

Working Conditions

• Combination office and shop environments with standard hours, typically Monday to Friday
• Occasionally outdoors and/or non-temperature controlled areas
• Evenings and weekends are required in the instance of facility emergencies, security alarm calls, public programs, and special events
• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, and moving through the facility
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs without assistance, with ability to lift up to 100 lbs. as necessary with assistance
• Capability to climb ladders, work at various heights, and access confined spaces as needed
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead to complete maintenance tasks
• Strong manual dexterity for handling tools, equipment, and performing detailed repairs
• Adequate vision and hearing to perform inspections and safely operate machinery
• Capacity to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and outdoor weather conditions
• Ability to wear protective equipment (e.g., hard hats, gloves, safety glasses) as required

Compensation

This is a salaried position, based on knowledge, skills, and experience. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000 and includes our standard benefit package, including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts facilitates the creation, presentation, and understanding of contemporary art through an international residency program, exhibitions, and educational programs. Since 1981, Bemis Center has provided artists from around the world with dedicated time, space, and resources to conduct research and to create new work. To date, more than 1,500 artists have exhibited at Bemis or participated in Bemis’s world-renowned residency program. Exhibitions are always free, open to the public, and frequently introduce the community of Omaha to the most experimental and provocative art forms today.

How to apply

If interested, please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, and three references to [e-mail] with Facility Manager in the subject line.

Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating adiverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationalorigin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.