Building Manager, Residential House

13-Jan-2023

Faculty of Arts and Sciences

60499BR

Job Summary

Building Manager of an undergraduate residential dormitory (House). Responsible for all physical resources operations in the House.

Position Description

Oversees the maintenance & operations of the House to provide a safe home for undergraduate students and other members of the House community.

Works closely with Faculty Dean(s) and Resident Dean to provide a smoothly functioning House.

Regularly interacts with student residents, responding to occupant building problems/requests promptly and resolving them quickly.

Works with Area Manager across a range of areas including budget management, vendor selection, & managing relationships with many Harvard departments.

Directs day-to-day activity of custodial staff, building trades, & contractors to assure timely and cost-effective completion of work.

Maintains the security of the buildings through proper attention to access control, security procedures, and the condition of locking devices.

Reviews computer-based HVAC, security, and fire systems; monitors safety compliance, coordinates inspections, and ensures compliance with codes & regulations.

Works closely with OPR & P and Harvard University Office for Sustainability staff to implement best operations and maintenance practices, and to actively participate in FAS greenhouse gas and energy reduction efforts and goals for House.

Responds to emergency situations as appropriate during both working and off-hours.

Occasional planned weekend work including student move-in and move-out & Summer School move-in.

Basic Qualifications

5+ years experience in the management of physical facilities, including staff supervision experience.

Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Advanced education and/or technical training beyond high school strongly preferred.

Excellent communication skills; ability to assess needs, set priorities, and deal with stressful situations. Computer skills necessary, including proficiency in work order systems, daily maintenance, invoice processing, budget, and payroll management. Demonstrated experience with building automated control systems including security and HVAC. Must enjoy working with students. Experience in the management of physical facilities in a University setting preferred.

Critical/Essential Status
During emergency situations and severe inclement weather, this position is designated as essential and critical to the operations of the FAS.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform daily physical activity, including walking to and from various buildings, climbing multiple sets of stairs, and walking from room to room on each floor to inspect the physical condition of the building, required.

Working Conditions

The University requires all Harvard community members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as detailed in Harvard’s Vaccine & Booster Requirements. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. More information regarding the University’s COVID vaccination requirement, exemptions, and verification of vaccination status may be found at the University’s “COVID-19 Vaccine Information” webpage: http://www.harvard.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine-information/ .  

Additional Information

IMPORTANT NOTE:  To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a COVER LETTER and RESUME.

All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources.

Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

405005 Fac & Op Professional (N)

Department

Office of Physical Resources and Planning

Union

55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Pre-Employment Screening

Criminal, Identity

Schedule

8-4, Monday - Friday

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.