Facilities Manager

Description

The Asst Dir of Facilities is essential to the successful functioning of The King Center (TKC) supporting the maintenance of all systems, creating a safe and secure environment, and that the building’s appearance reflects the care we take in presenting all aspects of TKC’s vision, mission, and institutional brand. This role is responsible for maintaining corrective and preventative maintenance programs for all utility and engineering systems and equipment and is responsible for compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The Asst Dir of Facilities will work with a variety of departments to coordinate and evaluate TKC’s operations, policies, and procedures and to ensure proper maintenance procedures are implemented to safeguard staff, visitors, and TKC’s property.

The Asst Dir of Facilities is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the facilities, management of facilities team members, project planning, and resource management and reports to the Senior Director of Facilities and Security Operations.

• Monitor and maintain TKC’s physical facilities including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems and act as the point of contact for all building managers
• Provide facility maintenance and repair on both an as‑needed and regularly scheduled basis throughout the facilities by conducting regular inspections of buildings and grounds making recommendations for improvements and repairs
• Inspect and monitor facilities for compliance with governing agencies (OSHA, ADA, FGI, etc.)
• Assist with developing, coaching, and leading the maintenance/facilities team members by fostering a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and the diversity of styles and thinking
• Coordinate all intra and inter‑office relocations and assist in the resolution of life safety issues and non‑ADA‑compliant facilities
• Oversee materials management with a working knowledge of facility management, purchasing, and related inventory control systems including the review of vendor pricing and performing outreach to obtain competitive pricing
• Coordinate Business Continuity and disaster recovery activities
• Assist with managing vendor relationships, contracts, and invoicing processes.
• Maintain facilities database (contact lists, lease tracking logs, maintenance, and repair history)
• Works closely with multiple departments to determine demands of new exhibitions, programming, and special events, including but not limited to crowd control, effective lighting, plumbing, electrical, staging, audio‑visual needs, etc., collaborating to design practical solutions to meet the requirements within time and budget
• Identifies and tracks deferred maintenance, plans for equipment renewal, performs life‑cycle evaluation, and asset management
• Maintains as‑built plans for the facility and consults with necessary contractors to plan for future facilities improvements and upgrades including Capitol Campaign for the TKC; overseeing work and managing costs and time
• Maintains current knowledge in the field of facilities management/maintenance/security; establishes, implements, and updates facility/security‑related policies and procedures; complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; follows all safety precautions/standards and TKC’s policies and procedures;
• Responsible for maintaining and updating as needed a comprehensive safety plan, a process for facilities opening and lock‑down, and an emergency notification procedure.
• Approves employee time through the HRIS system accurately and in compliance with TKC’s policies and procedures.
• Establishes WO performance goals, measures to evaluate WO success, performs review process of WO performed, and documents improvement process/recognition process for WO completed.
• Contributes, along with the Senior Director, in the strategic planning for assigned areas and implementing the overall departmental strategic plan.
• Responsible for operational concerns for TKC’s building and grounds, including parking areas
• Maintains effective communication with all City and County law enforcement officials and reports incidents of a criminal nature to the…