Facilities Supervisor

DHRM • Sterling, VA

9d

About The Position

The Facilities Supervisor will help prepare the Northern Virginia Science Center for its anticipated opening in spring/summer 2027 and oversee the facility’s ongoing maintenance and readiness. The role serves as a primary resource for the building, interactive exhibits, and operational systems, including HVAC, building controls, electrical and plumbing systems, and exhibit technology and equipment. The supervisor leads Facilities and Exhibit Maintenance staff, coordinates routine and preventive maintenance, manages work orders, troubleshoots issues, performs hands-on maintenance and repairs, and coordinates specialized work with contractors and service providers.

Before opening, the supervisor will help test building systems and exhibit equipment, identify and resolve issues, establish maintenance procedures and schedules, and prepare the facility for daily operations. The role also coordinates required inspections and life-safety system testing and supports ongoing compliance with maintenance requirements. It combines team leadership and coordination with physical maintenance, repair, inspection, and exhibit-related work.

The position is based in Northern Virginia and reports to the Science Center’s Operations Director. It will regularly coordinate with the Science Museum’s Director of Facilities in Richmond. Training is expected to take place in Richmond, with the employee spending two to three days per week there from November through January. Telework or another arrangement will be made for remaining days each week until the Science Center is fully constructed. Travel between locations is required. The employer anticipated filling the role sometime in November; no year is specified.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management, maintenance, or a related field.
• Supervisory or foreman experience.
• Knowledge of building trades and grounds maintenance.
• Proficiency with techniques, tools, materials, and equipment used in facilities and exhibit maintenance.
• Extensive knowledge of facilities and grounds maintenance, including the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and repair commonly used equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to use power and hand tools for light fabrication and perform minor repairs and maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet project deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to objectively assess and prioritize competing demands.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license; travel between locations is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in applied arts, industrial design, or fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Facilities and Exhibit Maintenance staff.
• Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance.
• Manage work orders and schedule work.
• Troubleshoot building, equipment, and exhibit issues and perform hands-on maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain and support building systems, including HVAC, building controls, electrical and plumbing systems, and interactive exhibit technology and equipment.
• Coordinate specialized repairs with contractors and service providers.
• Support pre-opening readiness by testing building systems and exhibit equipment, identifying and resolving issues, and preparing the facility for daily operations.
• Establish maintenance procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate required inspections and life-safety system testing.
• Help ensure ongoing compliance with applicable maintenance requirements.
• Help ensure the facility is safe, secure, clean, comfortable, and ready for visitors.
• Coordinate with the Science Center’s Operations Director and the Science Museum’s Director of Facilities in Richmond.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• 457 plan
• Pension plan
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Generous paid time off, including vacation leave, four days of family and personal leave, eight sick days per year, and 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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