Full-time Facilities Manager - Anythink Support Services at Wright Farms branch (Spanish speaking candidates preferred)

Job title: Facilities Manager- Part craftsman, part customer relations, part fix-it STAT team (Special tools and tactics)

Business Unit: Maintenance

Pay range: $79,955 - $91,994 DOE

Job Type: Full-time; exempt; benefitted

Job description:

You are the reason customers say "Wow! Look at this library!" when they walk in our doors. You look out for the health and wellness of our buildings and outdoor spaces. You take pride to make sure our buildings and grounds are gorgeous, clean, and in good repair. From the minute our customers enter the parking lot to their last views as they exit the lobby, our facilities provide a warm, safe, and beautiful place for curious minds.

You manage a team of Building Doctors and the preventative maintenance schedule to ensure our buildings are in tip-top shape. You are methodical about the repair of our buildings; you walk the floors daily to identify any maintenance issues. You understand our facilities backwards and forwards, down to the creak in the floor.

Ready to help us take community library services to an entirely new dynamic realm?

Who you are:

• You are a great manager.
• You are a lot of things to a lot of people - coach, leader, partner, and host.
• You are handy, have an optimistic attitude and a love for fixing things.
• You are a well-rounded maintenance expert with a passion for ensuring our buildings look amazing.
• You have a thorough knowledge of facilities infrastructures.
• You are an effective communicator, able to lead meetings and relay pertinent information.
• You have an approachable style with people; you listen and take the initiative to meet the district's needs, and you follow up on your commitments.
• You are dependable and reliable: for your team, the administrative team, and branch staff.
• You're excited about the prospect of growing and learning in an environment that is fast paced and dynamic. You are proactive and know the issue before it's a problem.
• You work safely and have a clean driving record.
• You inspire fun in the people around you.

A position you'll love:

• You understand "the big picture."
• You take ownership for our library buildings and take pride in the maintenance thereof.
• You are organized; there's a system for how you keep your maintenance closet, tools and supplies in order.
• You take pride in your company vehicle. You keep it clean and tidy. You take it in for oil changes and other routine maintenance.
• You do your rounds daily on our properties - picking up trash and identifying needs such as landscape issues, security issues, and building enhancements. Curb appeal is a priority in making our buildings welcoming and safe.
• You develop positive relationships with our staff, managers, contractors and vendors, including our mechanical, electrical and plumbing contractors, HVAC, landscapers, snow removal contractors, alarm and heating/cooling systems vendors.
• You have a working knowledge of our Building Automated Systems including Lighting & HVAC
• You are an excellent communicator and collaborator.
• You ensure a clean, safe environment on those snowy Colorado days by checking that our snow removal contractors have met your standards and by taking charge of any touch ups of customer walkways throughout the day.
• You are the wizard of emergency maintenance, the "stuff happens" fix it person; when the pipes break, roofs leak and bathrooms flood you are the one that will get the call to come save the day.
• You are an explorer of facilities problems at the branches, assigning open requests to the team, you follow up on open facilities tickets, and have a flexible attitude as building priorities shift.
• You demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff/managers, district leadership, vendors, and customers.
• You are a genius at developing, deploying and maintaining all preventative maintenance schedules for the district's facilities.
• You have a mind for safety. You ensure our buildings are in safe repair and follow safety guidelines as you perform repairs. You know when you should call in a team member to help with heavy lifting or touch repairs at the branch. In addition, being a safe and courteous driver is your priority when driving district vehicles.
• You are responsible for acceptance of new buildings, receiving training on and responsible for compliance with all operations and maintenance requirements for District's facilities (existing and new and future) including LEED conformance.
• You maintain and keep records of all attic stock, documentation for all buildings and systems, management of access control/keying system, and ordering of facilities related supplies.
• You lend a hand for maintenance projects as needed.
• You have great ideas to share on district committees.
• You do the right thing. Every decision you make and action you take is an opportunity to demonstrate our collective integrity.

Do you have what it takes?

• You have 5+ years of facilities or construction field management.
• You have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering and/or construction management, or an equivalent of seven years of construction management experience.
• You have strong knowledge and skills in the construction trades and facilities infrastructure including: power and control wiring, commercial plumbing and irrigation, HVAC, carpentry, drywall repair and painting, door and window hardware and hand tools.
• Knowledge of geothermal and photo voltaic systems preferred.
• Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, adapt flexibly to changing priorities, and meet deadlines within a high-speed environment.
• You have a good driving record and strong sense of responsibility.
• You have a take-charge attitude; you take the initiative to get things accomplished.
• You are up for a physically demanding job. You will climb ladders, move heavy equipment, and need an overall high stamina to make repairs and maintain our buildings.

We are guided by these shared values:

• Compassion for our customers and each other
• Passion for our product
• Eagerness to learn
• Everyone is creative
• Optimistic attitude - we believe that anything is possible

Why Anythink Libraries?

A job with Anythink is a chance to use your knowledge and experience to enable transformations every day. You will be instrumental in helping our customers have fun, whether they're sitting by the fireplace with a newspaper, surfing the Internet, gaming in the teen room or learning something new at one of our many intriguing and entertaining programs. As you help and inspire others, you will also be inspired. This job will have you loving Monday mornings again.

We believe in our DEI Mission Statement, valuing diversity and forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and different industries to apply. Come join Anythink to make a positive impact in our community.

Anythink DEI Mission Statement

Through our DEI work, Anythink recognizes that bringing awareness and education about our diverse histories and backgrounds can foster understanding, promote inclusion and strengthen our communities.

To fulfill our mission and ensure that all Adams County residents and visitors are welcomed and supported by Anythink, we provide comfortable spaces, accessible resources, and opportunities for personal growth. We empower our staff and customers to create meaningful connections through shared experiences, diverse and culturally relevant programming, and inclusive communities.

Anythink is committed to:

• Representing the diversity of Adams County, internally and externally by centering and elevating the voices and experiences of the historically underserved and underrepresented.
• Operationalizing equitable policies and practices that advance our mission.
• Creating a feeling of inclusion and belonging for all staff and customers.

Your job will involve your being 'on the move' in our libraries: You need to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 150 pounds, and lift up to 100 pounds.