Facilities & Building Lead
4 months ago
Worcester
Job Description Position Title: Facilities & Building Lead Department: Facilities FLSA Designation: Full Time, Non-Exempt Supervises: Oversees vendors and contractors as needed POSITION PURPOSE: The Facilities & Building Lead supports the daily operation, maintenance, and cleanliness of the theatre, conservatory, JMAC, and related spaces. This role serves as a hands-on lead responsible for building upkeep, minor repairs, vendor coordination, and event support while ensuring spaces are safe, functional, and maintained to a high standard. The position provides experienced, on-site facilities leadership and supports continuity of operations across multiple buildings. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. • Perform and coordinate daily building maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance across all facilities, including theatre, conservatory, event spaces, and administrative areas., • Serve as a point of contact for cleaning vendors and service providers, including monitoring quality, addressing issues in real time, and escalating concerns as needed., • Support oversight of cleaning schedules, supplies, and equipment to ensure consistent cleanliness and safety standards., • Complete hands-on repairs, troubleshooting, furniture assembly, and minor construction or patchwork as needed., • Coordinate and support setup and breakdown for performances, rehearsals, classes, rentals, and special events, including tables, chairs, portable bars, and equipment., • Assist with vendor coordination, contract support, purchasing, and inventory tracking related to facilities and building operations., • Respond to building issues, emergencies, and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner., • Maintain organization of facilities, workspaces, storage areas, tools, and supplies., • Support snow removal, flooding response, and seasonal building needs as required., • Collaborate with the Facilities & Building Supervisor and internal departments to ensure facilities needs align with operational priorities., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Adhere to the organization’s values at all times and in all interactions with staff, volunteers, students, patrons, and members of the public., • Fully comply with the organization’s rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of all spaces. SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS: The employee must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities and be able to demonstrate that they can perform the above responsibilities and essential functions to a high level of competency, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to work a full-time schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on performance schedules, conservatory, and event schedules., • Ability to read, listen, and communicate in English proficiently, both verbally and in writing., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and use of the internet., • Strong organizational and time management skills., • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, operational environment., • Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with supervisors, peers, and vendors., • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment when responding to building issues., • Ability to effectively work with internal and external customers with professionalism, patience, and tact. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. • Ability to stand for long periods of time and climb stairs repeatedly., • Ability to move throughout theatre environment and building, and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time., • Ability to walk, stand, climb, kneel, reach, crawl, push, pull, and twist in some instances., • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. continuously. EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or equivalent, • Previous facilities experience required, • Previous building management experience preferred