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Facilities Supervisor
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Marfa, TX, United States
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Description
JOB SUMMARY:
The Chinati Foundation is seeking a Facilities Supervisor with at least 5-7 years of experience in construction and/or facilities management. The Facilities Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance of the Chinati Foundation's buildings, grounds, equipment and vehicles and supervises a crew of skilled and unskilled laborers. This is a hands-on position with a wide range of duties and responsibilities. The Supervisor is a seasoned professional with the experience to identify issues, create an efficient and effective work plan in concert with the Facilities Director, and see those plans through to successful completion. This position will help to develop and subsequently update an operations and maintenance manual.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meets with the Director of Facilities regularly to develop and prioritize lists of functions to be accomplished in order to maintain the museum's grounds, buildings, vehicles and equipment
- Directly supervises a crew of skilled and unskilled workers, which includes developing daily/weekly schedules of assignments
- Works with third party subcontractors such as electricians, plumbers and HVAC specialists
- Must possess a sensitivity to the fact that this is an art museum, and often the lines between buildings, grounds and art are indistinct
- Maintenance of the grounds including mowing, weed control, tree trimming, irrigation and maintaining fire breaks
- Maintenance and repair of museum buildings including winterizing, carpentry and rudimentary plumbing.
- Responsibilities for equipment and vehicles include regularly scheduled maintenance and trouble-shooting and resolving major mechanical failures
- On call 24/7 to respond to emergency off-hour situations
- Additional duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years' experience in general construction and repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
- Skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings
- Skill in use of power tools and lawn equipment
- Supervisory experience directing both skilled and unskilled workers
- Ability to develop a work plan and material list based on a general project scope
- Willingness to perform duties outdoors in all types of weather
- Familiarity with word processing and email programs
- Must possess valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years' experience in general construction and repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
- Experience working with professional trades such as plumbers, electricians and heating and cooling contractors
- Fluency in written and spoken Spanish
- Experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
- Familiarity with irrigation systems and components
- Experience in custom fabrication in wood and metals
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat programs
COMPENSATION
- Commensurate with experience and abilities. The Chinati Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
- Benefits: employer-provided health insurance, employer sponsored 403(b) plan, flexible work environment, and generous time off.