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.)
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