Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager assists in maintaining all College facilities, equipment and grounds in order to help ensure an effective learning environment. Supervises various projects of the department. This position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively communicate with staff while managing a variety of tasks. Ability to assess and solve problems quickly and effectively. This role is crucial in ensuring that our facilities are safe, efficient, and well-maintained, supporting the overall productivity of our organization.

Responsibilities

1. Responds to work orders and performs repairs in various construction trades including electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, etc.
2. Performs all necessary interior and exterior inspections to ascertain ongoing property condition.
3. Plans and supervises various projects of the Department which includes;
   • working with Operations Director to outline scope of work and providing updates to project progress and completion
   • organizing appropriate staffing of crew members
   • ordering all necessary supplies and monitoring their use
   • assuring crew is prepared
   • finishing projects within determined timelines
   • keeping accurate records of purchase and submitting them in a timely manner
   • communicating with College community about project activities
4. Reviews and dispatches work orders in the absence of Operations Coordinator.
5. Oversees the building and equipment depreciation logs.
6. Coordinates with Cornish building and equipment maintenance vendors and contractors.
7. Teaches and leads current and new maintenance employees by:
   • helping new employees familiarize themselves with all College properties
   • pairing crew members for training purposes
   • providing hands-on teaching of trades skills when and where appropriate
8. Supervises Facilities spaces:
   • assuring appropriate organization and cleanliness of spaces either directly or through delegation
   • keeping track of larger tools and their condition
   • keeping track of basic materials stock levels and purchasing more as necessary
9. Assists Operations Director with the hiring and evaluation of new and current maintenance personnel to include:
   • previewing applications
   • participating in interview process
   • offering constructive criticism in regards to yearly evaluations of crew members
10. Works with Registration and Records and Academic departments on classroom set up prior to each term.
    • oversees classroom and office set up in conjunction with the Operations Coordinator
11. Oversees Coordination of meetings set up as it relates to furnishings and space.
12. Works with Operations Director to track capital needs.
13. Rotates on-call night and weekend shifts with Facilities team.
14. Participates in emergency drills and in emergency situations.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma plus five to seven years hands-on and supervisory experience or combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Valid WA state driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Applicable experience and advanced knowledge in at least two construction trades and above average knowledge of others such as electrical, HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and grounds keeping.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledgeable in safe use of power and hand tools with proven capability to operate them.
• Skilled in general maintenance operations.
• Experience with PC computers, online maintenance programs, and cloud-based drive use.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently using good judgment in all situations including emergencies.
• Attentive to detail and enthusiastic about quality of work.
• Self-motivated, responsible, dependable, and well-organized.
• Ability to be flexible, as scheduled work gets interrupted.
• Ability to work on call during emergencies and a varied schedule as hours may fluctuate based on the needs of the College.
• Ability to lift moderate to heavy weight (at least 50lbs), and work in high places (ladders, roofs, etc) and small spaces.
• Ability to move throughout shift inside and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Good verbal communication skills and ability to work with a diverse campus community.
• Must pass background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and equipment.
• College degree in related field.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, higher education or arts environment.
• Certified in CPR, First Aid and Blood-Borne Pathogens (training provided).

Department: Operations and Facilities
Reports To: Director of Operations and Creative Spaces & Event Services
Supervises: Facility Staff I – III
Compensation : $30 - $34, Non-exempt; Full-time

Application Procedures

Please submit the following items to our email, :

1) Cover Letter or Letter of Interest

2) Resume or C.V.

3) Cornish Employment Application Form