Facility Supervisor

About the role

The Facility Supervisor plays a crucial role in maintaining a high quality of building operations standards at the Museum. They supervise up to seven custodians, oversee contractors, and ensure the preservation and protection of artifact collections.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work orders received daily through the system (espace), complete them whenever possible, and describe the work performed.
• Furniture and equipment removal or relocation.
• Miscellaneous repairs such as minor plumbing issues, light bulb replacements, etc.
• Supervise up to 7 custodial staff.
• Clean and oversee the Museum's outdoor facilities and groundskeeping, as well as maintain the Koi pond.
• Acts as the primary contact for all regional personnel for any building issues (climate control, odors, smoke, spills, damage, emergencies, and repairs).
• Operate company vehicle to pick up time-sensitive maintenance supplies, tools, and repair materials from local vendors.
• Museum vehicle inspection.
• Process authorized purchases using the university's purchasing card while maintaining accurate expense records, retaining receipts, and ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Grad/GE Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities, mechanical systems, housekeeping services, scheduling, APPA and regulatory standards, planning, and administrative coordination of housekeeping and facilities.
• Significant experience and knowledge working with in-house unionized workforce.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service and communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• The ability to lift fifty (50) pounds utilizing the proper techniques and perform other tasks as needed.
• The ability to be flexible to work all three (3) shifts and weekends as may be assigned and due to emergencies.

Skills

Strong organizational and supervisory skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is preferred.

Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Pay

$24.21 - $30.00 Hourly Rate

Schedule

The position requires flexibility to work all three (3) shifts and weekends as may be assigned and due to emergencies.