Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-16983
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative Support

Princeton University

Overview

Reporting to the Department Manager for the Department of Psychology and the Assistant Director of the Princeton Neuroscience Institute (PNI), the Facilities Manager manages and oversees all day-to-day facilities operations for the Department of Psychology and the PNI, working closely with departmental staff, campus partners, and outside vendors to ensure safe, clean, productive, and comfortable working environments. This diverse role manages and coordinates all building maintenance, renovations, moves, transfers, and repair projects for the departments. The Facilities Manager also serves as the designated Building/Departmental Emergency Coordinator for both departments. The Facilities Manager acts as a main point of contact within the departments, and cultivates and manages relationships with several central University service providers, including: Public Safety, Site Protection, Capital Projects, Building Services, Grounds and Building Maintenance, Conference & Event Services, and others. The Facilities Manager also manages the loading dock personnel and building access (electronic and keyed).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Facilities Management:

• Proactive oversight and coordination of all aspects of facilities management
• Plan and control operating expenses of the facilities budget
• Respond to facilities-related student, faculty, and staff inquiries and complaints
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and University regulations and requirements
• Process routine requests for facilities maintenance
• Serve as liason for all major renovation projects
• Coordinate all construction projects within the confines or the departments' facilities; manage/execute in-house renovation and special projects
• Facilities-related procurement and purchasing
• Space management
• Continuity of Operations Plans

Loading Dock:

• Manage daily operation of the building's loading dock, including loading dock personnel; inclusive of hiring, disciplinary actions if necessary, and annual performance appraisal process
• Assumes the responsibilities of loading dock personnel in their absence

Other:

• Advocate and main point of contact for all facilities-related matters
• Provide support to faculty, staff, students, and visitors for facilities-related University departments and representatives
• Serve as Building/Departmental Emergency Coordinator for both departments
• Regularly participate in facilities-related meetings; partner with colleagues across campus regarding building management best practices

Building Access:

• Manage all exterior and interior building access, including oversight of physical keys
• Resolve all building access issues

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of related work experience

Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills. Commitment to proactive superior customer service. Demonstrates analytical, logical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as interpersonal skills that including resolving conflicts, negotiating, and relating well with various personality types at all levels of the organization. Displays excellent judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner. Has a strong ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and G-suite (Google).

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic understanding of building infrastructure issues, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical knowledge; Familiarity with department facilities; Knowledge of occupational safety policies; Knowledge of applicable University policies

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