Facilities Manager

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Full Time Regular San Diego, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

The USS Midway Museum has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance and day‑to‑day facilities operations of one of San Diego’s most unique attractions.

The successful candidate will be an experienced facilities leader with strong people‑management skills and practical knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems and maintenance trades. Previous Navy or shipboard experience as Senior Enlisted or Limited Duty Officer such as an Engineering Department Maintenance Manager is preferred.

Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Engineer, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, preservation, and improvement of the Museum’s interior and exterior facilities and equipment.

This position provides hands‑on leadership to approximately 40 maintenance and custodial personnel and works closely with employees, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and other Museum departments to ensure that facilities are safe, clean, functional, well maintained, and ready to support daily Museum operations and special events.

About Midway

The USS Midway Museum is America’s most‑visited historic floating ship museum. It is dedicated to preserving the legacy and contributions of naval aviation as well as honoring those who serve America in uniform. It is the top‑rated attraction in San Diego and hosts more than 1,000,000 visitors annually. Located in downtown San Diego, it is open 363 days a year.

• Salary – $95,000 - $115,000 year, commensurate with education/experience.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance 100% employer paid for employee.
• Optional vision, legal and FSA plan
• 403(b) retirement plan matching 100% of the employee contribution up to 6%, with immediate vesting.
• 15 vacation days, 10 days of accrued paid sick days per year, and 10 paid holidays.
• Paid Parking

Key Success Factors:

• Safe, Clean Reliable, and Well-Maintained Facilities
  Museum spaces, distributed systems, and equipment are consistently maintained in a safe, clean, functional, and serviceable condition. Preventive maintenance, repairs, and custodial standards are effectively managed to support daily operations and a positive guest, employee, and volunteer experience.
• High-Performing and Accountable Maintenance Team
  The maintenance/custodial team is appropriately staffed, trained, productive, and accountable, with clear expectations, effective supervision, strong follow-through, and reliable coverage of operational needs.
• Responsive and Collaborative Internal Customer Service
  Departments, employees, volunteers, and operational partners receive timely, professional, and solutions‑oriented support. Maintenance and project priorities are balanced effectively with Museum operations, guest experience, employee and volunteer needs, safety, and available resources. Relationships are managed with diplomacy, clear communication, and appropriate expectation-setting, particularly when competing priorities or operational constraints arise.
• Timely and Effective Maintenance and Problem Resolution
  Maintenance requests, repairs, preventive maintenance, and facility issues are appropriately prioritized, accurately assessed, and resolved safely and within reasonable time frames using sound technical judgment, appropriate internal resources, and qualified contractors or vendors when needed. Communication regarding priorities, timing, and operational impacts is clear and timely.
• Successful Projects and Responsible Resource Management
  Repair,…