Area Manager, GSAS Facilities

Job Summary

The Area Manager for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) is responsible for complete facility management of 8 buildings, 225,000 square feet and a budget of 2.6 million. The building portfolio includes graduate dormitories, administrative offices, library collections and a dining facility.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the maintenance & operations of the facilities to provide a safe home for graduate and undergraduate students.
• Regularly interacts with student residents, faculty, and staff responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly.
• Responsible for budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments.
• Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost-effective completion of work.
• Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures and the condition of locking devices.
• Reviews computer-based HVAC, security and fire systems, monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections and ensures compliance with codes & regulations.
• Works closely with OPRP and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for House.
• Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours.
• Occasional planned weekend work including student move-in and move-out & Summer School move-in.

Working Conditions

This is an on-campus critical position.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform daily physical activity, including walking to and from various buildings, climbing multiple sets of stairs and walking from room to room on each floor to inspect the physical condition of the building, required.

Basic Qualifications

• Advanced education and/or technical training beyond high school.
• 8+ years' experience in the management of physical facilities, including staff and/or vendor supervision experience.
• Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent communication skills; ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal with stressful situations.
• Computer skills necessary, including proficiency in work order systems, daily maintenance, invoice processing, budget and payroll management.
• Must enjoy working with students.
• Experience in the management of physical facilities in a University setting preferred.

Additional Information

• Critical/Essential Status: During emergency situations and severe inclement weather this position is designated as essential and critical to the operations of the FAS.
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal
• Work Format: This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
• Salary Grade: This position is salary grade level 057.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

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