Maintenance Manager - Maintenance Technician II

Position Description
Maintenance Manager - Maintenance Technician II
 
Admiral Nimitz Foundation
Founded in 1971 as a 501(c)3, the Foundation since 2005, in an agreement with the Texas Historical Commission, manages and provides financial support to the State-owned National Museum of the Pacific War to:

• Engage present and future generations about World War II in the Pacific and the continued global relevance of its lessons.
• Use the Collection of over 55,000 items to provide programs that inspire and educate.
• Enhance and maintain the quality of the National Museum of the Pacific War and its grounds.
• Provide resources to accomplish the Foundation’s vision and mission; and,
• Enhance constituency and community engagement.

• Coordinates with the Maintenance Director on project management, supervisory duties and scheduling the department’s workload.
• Performs advanced supervisory maintenance/ custodial work.
• Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of maintenance, custodial and construction personnel, including estimating work hours, scheduling and coordinating activities with contractors and management.
• Estimates and requisitions materials and supplies required for projects.
• Troubleshoots and evaluates maintenance issues campus-wide and effect repairs, maintains inventories and equipment, keeps complete and accurate records of repairs and equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Four years of skilled experience* in one or more of the following trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or roofing; OR, six years of experience as a Maintenance Technician I.
• Supervisory level in Maintenance / Custodial / Construction experience* is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project designers, project managers and directors.
• Operate a boom lift of 36’or less, operate a forklift. Ability to obtain certifications to operate.
• Duties will require working other than Monday through Friday and/or other than regular work hours.
• Applicant will lead and be part of a facility team; must have the ability to work independently or with a team as necessary.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required. Preference may be given for additional job-specific education including trade schools and specialty programs. Construction and/or landscaping experience is a plus.
• Some knowledge of World War II history or history education.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Standing and maneuvering for long periods of time.
• Working in an outside environment subject to inclement weather conditions, with possible and/or frequent exposure to sun, humidity, and high or low temperatures
• Work around loud machinery, noise and/or pronounced vibration.
• Regularly work with exposure to dust and allergens, hazardous materials such as oils, grease, solvents, glues, adhesives, cleaning and de-greasing solutions and other chemicals
• Regularly reach, grasp, pull, push, and carry various equipment and furniture across various types of surfaces.
• Exert physical energy with frequent maneuvering, stooping, crouching, bending at waist and knees; maneuver, twist, crawl and work in confined and cramped spaces (such as attics, crawl spaces, etc.); twist body up to 45-degree angle; frequently stretching, reaching and kneeling while operating tools and equipment; using proper bending and lifting techniques.
• Regularly lift and/or carry heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), with or without assistance, from floor level to above shoulder level; climb and descend ladders up to 16 feet high and/or stairs (with heavy objects with or without assistance); work on wet, slippery surfaces.
• Wear and work using personal protective and safety equipment when appropriate and/or required (including a respirator).
• Operate and manipulate hand, electric and all types of structural tools and equipment; understanding that there is exposure to sharp blades from tools and equipment.