Facilities Supervisor
About The Position
The Facilities Supervisor will help prepare the Northern Virginia Science Center for its anticipated opening in spring/summer 2027 and oversee its ongoing facility and exhibit maintenance. This hands-on role supervises Facilities and Exhibit Maintenance staff; coordinates routine and preventive maintenance and work orders; troubleshoots problems; and helps keep the facility safe, comfortable, and ready for visitors. The supervisor works with HVAC, building controls, electrical and plumbing systems, and the technology and equipment used in interactive exhibits, coordinating specialized repairs with contractors and service providers as needed. Before opening, the position will support readiness by testing building systems and exhibit equipment, identifying and resolving issues, establishing maintenance procedures and schedules, and preparing the facility for daily operations. The role also helps coordinate required inspections and life-safety system testing and supports compliance with applicable maintenance requirements. It combines team leadership and coordination with physically performing maintenance, repairs, inspections, and exhibit-related work. The position is based in Northern Virginia and reports to the Science Center’s Operations Director. It will regularly work with the Science Museum’s Director of Facilities in Richmond. The anticipated hire is sometime in November; training will take place in Richmond, with 2–3 days per week there from November through January. Telework or another work arrangement will be made for the remaining days each week until the Science Center is fully constructed. Travel between locations is required.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in facilities management, maintenance, or a related field.
- Experience in applied arts, industrial design, or fabrication.
- 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 the ability to prioritize and schedule work to meet project deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to objectively assess and prioritize competing demands.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, independently and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license; travel between locations is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise Facilities and Exhibit Maintenance staff.
- Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance and manage work orders.
- Troubleshoot building and exhibit-related problems and perform maintenance, repairs, inspections, and exhibit work.
- Maintain and work with 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 establishing maintenance procedures and schedules.
- Help prepare the facility for daily operations.
- Coordinate required inspections and life-safety system testing and help ensure compliance with applicable maintenance requirements.
- Prioritize and schedule work to meet project deadlines and assess competing demands.
- Work with the Science Center’s Operations Director and the Science Museum’s Director of Facilities in Richmond.
- Travel between locations as required.
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
- Paid time off, including vacation leave, four days of family and personal leave, eight sick days per year, and 12 paid holidays
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
