Facilities/Building Manager (Onsite)

NEW Solutions • Davis, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities/Building Manager manages the buildings and facilities maintenance program for USDA Agricultural Research Service facilities at 3031 2nd St and 430 West Health Science Dr in Davis, California. The position covers installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and pumping systems supporting specialized operations. The 2nd Street site includes a new building expected to open in Fall 2027, 25,000 square feet of greenhouse space, a freestanding headhouse, two mobile homes, and two pole-barn-like structures.

The role includes maintaining greenhouse, headhouse, and trailer operations; coordinating updates, improvements, and upkeep across the site; maintaining the emergency diesel generator, fire and intrusion alarm systems, perimeter fencing, and gates; and responding to alarm notifications. The manager also coordinates with the City of Davis, utility providers, and the University of California, Davis to ensure services are delivered to the facilities. Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.

This is an opportunity through NEW Solutions’ Experienced Worker Program for applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. The program is for experienced workers ages 55 and older. Enrollees are participants in a grant program, not federal employees or NEW Solutions employees, and may not perform specified federal employee functions, including supervising federal employees or authorizing federal funds. The position is listed at 28 hours per week and $45.00 per hour. The opportunity is open until filled.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in building or facility maintenance, or an associate degree.
• Experience with Windows, Apple systems, MS Word, and MS Excel.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Applicants must meet the Experienced Worker Program minimum age of 55.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of the buildings and facilities maintenance program, including installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and pumping systems.
• Coordinate greenhouse, headhouse, and storage-shed updates, improvements, and maintenance, including HVAC, general electrical, cooling-pad systems, building upkeep, and heating.
• Maintain and operate the facility’s diesel-driven backup generator.
• Perform groundskeeping, including landscaping and field mowing; control vandalism; and maintain or improve fencing and pedestrian and vehicle access gates.
• Establish and maintain intrusion and fire alarm systems; coordinate required monthly and annual tests; and respond to false and authentic alarm activations.
• Coordinate with the University of California, Davis, the City of Davis, and PG&E regarding services such as trash pickup, electric and gas utilities, and building or modification permits.
• Coordinate and facilitate site access, including coordinating contractor access during construction of the new research facility and maintaining the access key-card inventory.
• Respond to alarm notifications.
• Do not sign federal documents, authorize federal funds, initiate or conduct federally funded research, act as a Government employee or representative, make federal research-policy decisions, or supervise Government employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree