Building Facilities Manager (Space Planning & Operations)

University of Pennsylvania

1d•$76,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The O&E Building Facilities Manager works with building service providers to ensure all facilities maintenance, repairs, and general building operations, specifically related to programmatic occupants at the Perelman School of Medicine (“PSOM”), whether in the on-campus or off-campus portfolio, are conducted with compliant Standard of Care in support of the School. The Manager enforces Standard of Care commensurate with established standards, using extensive knowledge, experience, and expertise, to maintain and enhance the physical environment and protect and preserve research resources at the PSOM. This position serves as a principal liaison for the administration and coordination of daily facilities operations with various departments to ensure optimum delivery and performance of housekeeping, maintenance, building systems, utilities, and minor construction services. This position serves as a follow-up contact for PSOM customers including faculty, students, and staff as appropriate and provides feedback to customers on work status. The Operations Manager is on call with respect to facility emergencies. This position serves as a backup for the Sr Building Administrators and/or Director of Off-Campus Operations in their absence. This position is considered “essential.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or four-year college equivalent is required
3-5 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Understanding of internal customer activities
Customer service competencies and the ability to focus on the needs of others
Ability to be a positive influence on the work team
Approachable, positive attitude resulting in increased collaboration and support of group initiatives
Demonstrated understanding of technical aspects of planning for, operating, and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems, and housekeeping services of large and complex research laboratories

Nice To Haves

Prefer Engineering/Facility Management or related and 5-7 years relevant experience

Responsibilities

Serves as a principal liaison for the administration and coordination of daily facilities operations with various departments
Ensures optimum delivery and performance of housekeeping, maintenance, building systems, utilities, and minor construction services
Serves as a follow-up contact for PSOM customers including faculty, students, and staff as appropriate and provides feedback to customers on work status
On call with respect to facility emergencies
Serves as a backup for the Sr Building Administrators and/or Director of Off-Campus Operations in their absence

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.