Job: Full time, salaried, exempt
Supervisor: Chief Operating and Financial Officer 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

The minimum preferred qualifications for this position are:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in electrical, HVAC/R, mechanical maintenance, and building automation systems.
• Degree in Facilities Management, or combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Minimum 5-years’ experience managing a staff of 5 or more.
• Experience at putting together executive summaries for senior leadership.
• Experience in overseeing custodial, landscaping and snow removal operations. 
• Experience negotiating contracts with vendors.A minimum of 10 years’ experience directing facilities maintenance operations at a large commercial facility. Thorough knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, variable frequency drives and building automation system (BAS). 
• Experience in implementing and working with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). 
• Experience in hydraulics (for the Brise Soleil) and swimming pools or water features (for the Cudahy fountains). 
• Experience in management, planning, project management and execution of capital projects. 
• Experience in preparing a Facilities budget and life cycle budget.
• Knowledge of DNR wastewater guidelines and ability to complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports per our permitting requirements.   
• Knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations as demonstrated by appropriate training.
• Must be highly organized, able to multi-task, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. 

License or Certification Requirements: 

• Facility Operating Engineer 3rd class (Obtain certification within 6-months of hire)
• Under Ground Storage tank certification (Obtain Certification within 6-months of hire)

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Under the supervision of the Chief Operating and Financial Officer, the Director of Campus Facilities and Grounds position is responsible for carrying out a maintenance program for Facilities Services including all buildings owned and leased, campus land, drives and garages. The position exercises management responsibility over the work of employees, contractors, and vendors in support of same. The incumbent is responsible for: planning, organizing, staffing, directing and implementing repair and renovation projects; capital equipment replacement; overseeing the care of the campus land, roadways and garages; overseeing custodial operations; implementing a preventative maintenance system utilizing a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that will be interactive and accessible by individuals to determine the status of work orders and assuring all systems are operating according to local, state and federal codes. This position is “on-call” 24/7, and monitors building systems remotely via a BAS at night and on weekends.

Additional duties may include oversight of design, construction and engineering work and environmental safety for the MAM-War Memorial Corporation (WMC) complex facilities, Kahler Building, Museum Center Park (MCP), JJD House, and Gas Light building. The incumbent of this position will be expected to evaluate the present structure of the department and make recommendations on any reorganization that will promote effectiveness and efficiency.

The Director of Campus Facilities and Grounds supervises, plans, reviews and evaluates work of their subordinates and develops and makes adjustments to objectives, assignments, schedules and priorities. They are the main conduit of information with respect to Facilities Services within MAM, WMC, MCP, and JJD House, MAM representation on the Facilities Committee (comprised of Board members) and liaison with city, state inspectors (health department, elevator, insurance, etc.). The incumbent makes the final technical decision in a wide array of areas, recommends whether work can be accomplished in-house or outsourced, and advises management on maintaining or replacing infrastructure equipment.

Because Facilities services make decisions that may generate changes in activities and procedures, the incumbent will of necessity interact closely with all department heads and tenants to assure that the least possible disruption takes place. All activities initiated by the Director of Campus Facilities and Grounds must consider the timing and completion of schedules within the overall concept that disruptions to the daily business of MAM must be kept to a minimum. One of the highest priorities are to pay strict attention and adhere to temperature and humidity parameters set forth by the lenders to maintain accreditation.

The position also interacts with the WMC Director and Milwaukee County (condo association) and acts as MAM liaison and prepares reports for MAM’s interactions with them. The Director of Campus Facilities and Grounds prepares reports for capital and life cycle budgets and interacts with the Chief Operating and Financial Officer for maintaining responsibility of major allocations and budget administration.

The Director of Campus Facilities and Grounds will oversee all OSHA implementation, inspections, and records in conjunction with the Director of Campus Safety and Security.

Facilitate all OSHA safety training for Facility staff on a regular basis using the OSHA toolbox safety training program.

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of building and grounds maintenance, utility, system operations and housekeeping, and to make changes in procedures, practices, and people to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations. 
• Ability to supervise, plan, and direct the work of subordinates. 
• Knowledge of all relevant trades, grounds keeping and housekeeping. 
• Ability to read blueprints. 
• Experience in planning, organizing, staffing, and directing a facilities management organization. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and vendors. 

Plans and schedules work for the facility to maximize the effective utilization of employees, equipment and material with quality driven standards. 

Supervises performance of re-active, preventive, service, planned and predictive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, water and structural systems.  

Seeks out ways to improve the customer and visitor’s environment and facility aesthetic appearance.

Participates in new system upgrades and provides specifications and calculations as required.

Oversees all outside contractor maintenance activities.

Audits staff performance relating to tasks in mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance.

Assists in developing and reviewing a comprehensive training program for site staff and contractors.

Monitors, adjusts, sets parameters of Lutron lighting system, Johnson Controls Metasys building temperature controls, Cudahy fountains, etc.

Uses test equipment and devices pertinent to the building equipment, operating systems and analyzes results.

Evaluates and finds cost saving measures in the areas of energy, material, and contractor labor negotiations.

Responsible for all chilled water treatment equipment, quality performance analysis and chemicals.

Reports, documents, and corrects critical system faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences.

Responds to emergency situations (on call 24/7 via cell phone) and performs all tasks necessary for the protection of personnel and property.

Comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards, state and federal regulations.

Monitors high voltage and UPS electrical control operations and maintenance.

Prepare Facilities budget, maintain monthly expenses, verify invoices, documents utilities usage.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Sit up to six hours per day.
• Stand up to three hours per day.
• Walk about the museum and offices.
• Use hands to finger, handle or touch.
• Talk and hear.

Visual Requirements:

• Close vision.
• Ability to adjust focus

DEAI Statement

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We are committed to recruiting, developing, compensating, and retaining professional staff that reflect our community. We aspire to be a diverse workplace where talented people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 

We stand committed to the work ahead, informed by our community, which we will support with our best thinking, our deepest empathy, and the courage to embody the convictions shared in our Strategic Direction.

Temperament

Excellent interpersonal skills, patient, self-starter and works well under pressure. Manages time efficiently, analyze and solve problems, independently and if necessary, collaboratively. Ability to be flexible and embrace changes within this position due to departmental priorities. Ability to work with a wide variety of people to achieve the goals of the Museum.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties and skills required.