Location: Boston,MA, USA
About MassArt:
Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.
MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
Job Description:
Reports to: Assistant Director of Facilities
Provides direct supervision: Maintenance Technicians (3) and Custodial Staff (5)
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Position is governed by the APA collective bargaining agreement
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:
* Understand the College's mission, vision, and values and routinely execute operationally in
support of it.
* Collaborate with and advise the Assistant Director of Facilities to determine long term goals,
resource planning, operational expectations, and best practices.
Operational:
* Oversee and manage either directly or through subordinates, all housekeeping, internal
construction, including all trades work and HVAC operations of the residence halls.
* Oversee and manage day-to-day facilities operations, maintenance, and environmental health and safety.
* As needed, generate, negotiate, execute and manage contracts with external vendors, appropriately following both state and college procurement policies and procedures.
* With the AVP Facilities staff, demonstrate fiscal responsibility for all expenses related to maintenance, operations and utilities.
* Ensure and enforce all safety work rules and procedures in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Environmental Protection, and all applicable local, state, and federal government laws and regulations.
* Serve on the College's Rapid Response Team, at the discretion of the AVP.
Administrative:
* Lead, develop and supervise direct reports. With the AD, responsible for assessing and developing a staffing plan for the recruitment, hiring, training and evaluation of department personnel.
* Assist the AD Facilities with operating and personnel budget oversight with respect to the maintenance, trades and utilities portion budget.
* Exercise judgment in the development of policies, plans and procedures for the effective operations of the Department, including fleet management, preventative maintenance planning and inspection schedules.
* Develop equipment inventory list and ensure maintenance of all departmental assets at each location.
* Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Education/Training and Experience Required):
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
abilities required.
* Bachelor's degree in business management, engineering, facilities management or related field or a combination of education and demonstrated experience sufficient to meet the needs of the position.
* Three (3+) plus years in a senior role in facilities/operations management, preferably in higher education at an organization of similar size and scope.
* Demonstrated supervisory success with a unionized workforce.
* Demonstrated effectiveness working with an ethnically, culturally, and racially diverse faculty, staff, students and the general public.
* Excellent project management skills including ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while adhering to deadlines and budgets.
* Demonstrated a high caliber of written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Proficiency in a variety of software applications (ie. Microsoft Office, CAD, CAM, CMMS, BAS).
* Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically (regionally).
Additional Consideration will be given for the following levels of education, experience and
knowledge, skills and abilities
* Prior experience working with public capital projects (state governing bodies - DCAMM and MSCBA).
* Knowledge of emerging trends in supervising a diverse workforce including individuals in skilled, licensed, and unskilled positions.
* Proficiency in construction management and project management software is helpful.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
This leadership position may require night and weekend work. Ability to sit/stand and work utilizing a computer for long periods.
Routinely navigate campus including travel between campus buildings and off-site facilities. This
role serves as essential personnel, which requires presence on the College's Rapid Response Team.
Additional Information:
Please note MassArt:
* Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
* Is not an E-Verify institution.
Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents please click here.
Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Please click here to view MassArt Benefits.
MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.
MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter and resume.