Buildings and Grounds Manager, Villa Finale San Antonio, TX Posted April 10, 2007 Job Summary Oversee buildings and grounds maintenance of Villa Finale, a National Trust Historic Site in San Antonio, Texas. Duties shall be performed with knowledge and approval of the Director, and often in collaboration with other staff on site or in Washington, D.C., including the National Trust Architect. Villa Finale, originally built in 1876, was restored in the late 1960s. The preservation of Villa Finale led the way for the revitalization of the beautiful and stately King William neighborhood, a National Historic District. Today, in addition to being an architectural gem in its own right, Villa Finale houses an extraordinary collection of Napoleonic materials; art and furniture from Texas artists; and American and European decorative arts. Villa Finale is currently under development as a museum site, expected to open to the public in the coming year. Duties ADMINISTRATIVE: Develop and keep an emergency preparedness plan for the site. Maintain security and fire safety programs for the buildings and grounds. Assist with staff and volunteer training regarding emergency preparedness, security, and fire safety programs. Develop and keep a cyclical maintenance plan for the ongoing maintenance of the site. Keep a maintenance log, maintain files and records, and generate completion reports for all work tasks and projects. Prepare and submit an annual work plan and budget for buildings and grounds maintenance to the Director for approval. PROJECT MANAGER: Manage work of vendors, consultants and contractors related to buildings and grounds maintenance or general construction projects. CUSTODIAL: Perform or oversee all cyclical and routine maintenance tasks in a cost-effective manner. Give first priority to life safety (of both visitors and staff), fire safety, safe working practices, and site security. Perform or oversee the cleaning of gutters and downspouts, as well as mitigation of all uncontrolled moisture sources within the buildings. Keep site neat, clean, and orderly. Predict maintenance and take action before system failure or material loss. Keep all building mechanical systems operational, including security, fire detection/alarm, HVAC, plumbing and electric; use outside vendors as appropriate.. Assure security of the site through daily buildings and grounds checks; respond appropriately to all fire and burglar alarms (at all times) as well as medical emergencies. With curatorial staff, develop and implement a comprehensive pest management system; utilize outside vendors as appropriate. Assist curatorial staff in movement of large or heavy collections objects as necessary. PRESERVATION/RESTORATION: Advise the Director and National Trust Architect regarding the preservation needs of the buildings and grounds. Communicate and collaborate with maintenance superintendents at the other National Trust Historic Sites. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Progressive responsible experience in facilities maintenance, with demonstrated ability to undertake the varied and technical tasks of maintaining a historic site. Bachelor's degree or specialized training in historic preservation or building conservation required. Motivational and organizational skills important; communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. Mechanical aptitude and carpentry skills important. Other requirements: sensitivity to sound historic preservation ethics; common sense; able to deal professionally with vendors and the public; able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when necessary; valid driver's license; experience with word-processing and spreadsheet software programs. Architectural, conservation, construction management, restoration carpentry, and horticultural skills are all desired. Bilingual candidate (English and Spanish) preferred. To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Office of Human Resources 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20036 fax: 202.588.6059 email: [log in to unmask] (If applying by email, please include job title in the subject line.) Sandra Smith | Director, Villa Finale National Trust for Historic Preservation | 401 King William, San Antonio, TX 78204 Phone: 210.223.9800 | Fax: 210.223.9802 | Email: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> | www.nationaltrust.org <file://www.nationaltrust.org/> Are you a National Trust member? Have you visited our historic sites, stayed in one of our historic hotels or taken one of our study tours? 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