Facilities and Operations Manager, University Libraries

About the role

The Facilities and Operations Manager oversees the physical facilities of Fenwick Library, a 191,667 sq. ft. building, and coordinates with Mason Partners, library administration, and involved departments on all facilities projects within the Mason Library System.

Responsibilities

• Submits and oversees the completion of all Fairfax campus-based work orders, surplus actions, and service requests.
• Serves as the authorizing agent for electronic access and key control requests for Fenwick Library.
• Maintains accurate inventory of employee access across the Mason Library System.
• Serves as the telecom coordinator for Fenwick Library.
• Ensures compliance with security and safety requirements.
• Stays abreast of trends and best practices through professional development activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with facilities management, procedures, and principles.
• Experience prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting competing deadlines.
• Knowledge of facilities management processes, principles, and methods.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply project management principles and practices.
• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to assess remodel requests, develop proposed solutions, articulate ramifications, and estimate resource impact of various remodel proposals.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with many campus departments, outside vendors, and contractors, as well as project stakeholders in a variety of roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Facilities Management certifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, business administration, public administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, higher education administration, or library administration.
• Experience with academic libraries or university facilities management.
• Experience with university, campus operations, and related policies and procedures.
• Experience with space management.
• Experience with building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of accessibility, safety, and building codes.
• Ability to read and comprehend maintenance plans and specifications.