Museum Facilities Supervisor - Lead Custodial & Operations

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Time Away from Work

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Facility Supervisor to oversee building operations at the Penn Museum. You will supervise up to seven custodians, coordinate contractor work, and ensure a clean, safe environment for visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include managing repairs, coordinating repairs with various museum departments, and maintaining supplies and equipment while adhering to university policies. Flexibility for shifts and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities, mechanical systems, housekeeping services, scheduling, APPA and regulatory standards, planning, and administrative coordination of housekeeping and facilities.
• Significant experience and knowledge working with in-house unionized workforce.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service and communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to lift fifty (50) pounds utilizing the proper techniques and perform other tasks as needed.
• The ability to be flexible to work all three (3) shifts and weekends as may be assigned and due to emergencies.
• Experience with Museum operations preferable but not required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work orders received daily through the system (espace), complete them whenever possible, and describe the work performed.
• Supervision of up to 7 custodial staff.
• Clean and oversee the Museum's outdoor facilities and groundskeeping, as well as maintain the Koi pond.
• Acts as the primary contact for all regional personnel for any building issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies, and repairs).
• Operate company vehicle to pick up time-sensitive maintenance supplies, tools, and repair materials from local vendors. Museum vehicle inspection.
• Process authorized purchases using the university's purchasing card while maintaining accurate expense records, retaining receipts, and ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

Mechanical systems

Housekeeping services

Scheduling

APPA standards

Regulatory standards

Administrative coordination

Unionized workforce

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Lifting 50 lbs

Shift flexibility

Weekend work

Museum operations

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

High School Grad/GE Degree

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking a Facility Supervisor to oversee building operations at the Penn Museum. You will supervise up to seven custodians, coordinate contractor work, and ensure a clean, safe environment for visitors and staff.

Responsibilities include managing repairs, coordinating repairs with various museum departments, and maintaining supplies and equipment while adhering to university policies. Flexibility for shifts and weekends is required.