At the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, we believe in kid-powered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission, we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts, from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard, we want to hear from you! We offer a comprehensive benefits package, competitive wages and a supportive, rewarding and FUN work environment.

The Children's Museum of Denver Marsico Campus is seeking a full time Facilities Manager to assist in maintaining our expanded facility including the Museum building, Joy Park and associated campus. The Facilities Manager, in conjunction with the Director of Facilities, is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient department operations and effective and safe maintenance and functionality of the Museum campus. This includes but is not limited to equipment maintenance, the cleaning and repair schedules, and the management and training of the Facilities Coordinators (2) and Facilities Crew Members (3).

Job Specifications: Full-time, exempt, 40 hours a week. Will include at least one weekend day with flexible hours as needed to meet business needs for occasional evenings, holidays and events.

Rate: $57,000 – $60,700/ annually

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage. Paid time-off for vacation, sick days and four holidays. 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligibility to contribute after a 3-month waiting period (must be 21 years of age). Employee Assistance Program, flexible spending account and short-term disability. Free parking, free family membership to the Museum, and discounts in the Museum Gift Shop and Café.

Responsibilities

Please note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Departmental Operations:

Responsible for hiring, training, managing and providing feedback to team
Generate and analyze budgets for annual operations expenditures in conjunction with the Director of Facilities
Track and maintain inventories and establish procedures between departments

2. Facilities Operations:

Lead the facilities team in managing the day-to-day safety, functionality and cleanliness of the Museum's campus including parking lots, Joy Park and the Museum's indoor spaces
Oversee building maintenance and repairs and proactively communicate to staff as needed
Create and maintain a master maintenance schedule; assign regular maintenance and cleaning duties to all members of the team, as well as perform maintenance tasks
Help respond to emergency calls after hours or on weekends; supports coordination of emergency repairs that arise outside of normal working hours

3. Maintenance and Preparedness:

Coordinate and anticipate the on-going preventative maintenance needs of the elevator, fire, generator, backflows, boiler and alarm system systems in order to pass annual inspections
Oversee maintenance checks and schedules for 4 road vehicles, ATV and Toro Dingo
Assist Director in overseeing maintenance of HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire and Security
Oversee the annual off-site storage purge of materials as needed as well as the annual document purge (Shred-It)

4. Shop Management:

Enact protocol for maintaining the shop's organization, tool and equipment utility, and workspace cleanliness
Responsible for scheduled maintenance of the shop and equipment
Regularly assess and maintain tool and consumable inventory, and oversee the acquisition of new tools as needed
Provide shop, tool orientation and training for employees unfamiliar with tool operations; includes informing all employees of recommended safety practices and provision of personal protective equipment

Minimum 3 years of experience in operations and maintenance or a related field
Skilled in the use hand tools, power tools and medium duty equipment
Skilled in basic carpentry, painting, drywall repair, electrical, plumbing and HVAC
Expertise in operations, working with vendors and subcontractors and managing work plans
Expertise in creating and managing budgets, inventories and staff work flow
Experience training, managing and leading a team, creating work schedules, assigning and overseeing responsibilities
Able to effectively collaborate with contractors, staff and other Museum stakeholders
Work well independently and in collaborative team environments
Understanding of aesthetic principles, i.e. color, shape, balance, movement and proportions
Knowledge and ability to create safe work practices and ensure safety programs are current with regulation and industry practices
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
Valid Colorado Driver's License and current proof of insurance
Must successfully pass a motor vehicle inquiry to drive company vehicles
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion and to the Museum's mission, vision and values

Additional Qualifications:

Demonstrated record of completed maintenance or repair projects
Experience in a specialty trade, i.e. mechanics, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, etc.
Experience in carpentry and/or woodworking fabrication
Experience operating boom lifts and/or heavy machinery

Work Environment:

This position operates in a busy indoor and outdoor environment where variable temperatures, crowds and moderate to noisy sound levels are common. This position interacts with adults and children frequently, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers, as well as cleaning supplies.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and spend up to 90% of each day on their feet. At times, they will be asked to work extended hours to complete a task. This position will require extended periods of painting or finishing material, and complete physical activities like sanding or cutting material on the table saw or chop saw. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume by September 20, 2024 at 5:00PM

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age 40 and over, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Andrew Pasini (AndrewP@cmdenver.org) or Yasmin Diaz Mendias (YasminD@cmdenver.org) with Human Resources, 303-561-0138.

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