Building Manager

National Gallery of Art • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building Manager works in the Facilities Management Division’s Building Services Department and oversees and directs housekeeping activities for the National Gallery of Art’s properties. The Gallery includes approximately 1.3 million square feet across the East and West Buildings, Connecting Link, and Sculpture Garden, as well as a warehouse and shop facility, condominium apartments, leased offices, and an art storage facility.

The role leads custodial operations and service contracts, develops and evaluates staff performance, and provides guidance on workplace safety, customer service, and operational excellence. The Building Manager also advises leadership on major work requirements, including equipment needs and replacements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level for GS-10 consideration, including discussing custodial-service complaints with key stakeholders; planning and directing building-management programs; and directing a smaller number of subordinate trade or custodial workers and setting work schedules.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 level for GS-11 consideration, including managing the operation of one or more buildings and surrounding property for an art museum; directing comprehensive building-management programs; and performing work involving building-management methods or development of standard practices.
• Ongoing certification as a contracting officer’s representative.
• Ability to bend, stretch, reach, and stand or walk for long periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation and be suitable for Federal employment.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date, and application materials must document qualifying experience, including dates and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service contracts for window cleaning, carpet cleaning, trash removal, and recycling.
• Develop performance goals and evaluate staff work performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance on workplace safety, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate comprehensive custodial operations throughout museum facilities.
• Advise leadership on major work needed, including new equipment and replacement of existing equipment.
• Discuss custodial-service complaints with key stakeholders.
• Plan and direct aspects of building management programs.
• Direct subordinate trade and custodial workers and set work schedules.
• Manage the operation of one or more buildings and surrounding property.
• Direct comprehensive building management programs and perform work involving building-management methods and development of standard practices.

Benefits

• The job posting describes a comprehensive federal employee benefits package, including flexible spending accounts, health insurance, leave, life insurance, and a retirement program. Eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed