Facilities Manager

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, located in Ridgefield, CT, is seeking a Facilities Manager to ensure the facilities and grounds of the organization are safe, beautiful, and running smoothly.Founded by collector Larry Aldrich in 1964, today the Museum is a platform for artists at pivotal moments in their careers.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Facilities

• Perform facility cleaning and custodial tasks for both the Museum and Administrative Building.
• Hire vendors for as-needed maintenance: electrical, plumbing, roofs, gutters, exterior lighting, painting, etc.
• Perform basic building maintenance and procure maintenance materials.
• Manage facility improvement and construction projects from planning through completion.

Grounds

• Manage regularly scheduled maintenance with contracted outdoor maintenance of grounds; contractors are used for most landscaping and snow removal needs.
• Address issues on the grounds as needed.
• Keep the property safe during all seasons, including snow and ice removal.

Safety & General

• Maintain the Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan and coordinate inspections with the Fire Marshall, and sprinkler and emergency lighting vendors.
• Maintain and monitor the Museum’s security camera system.
• Support significant institutional events and programs in coordination with the Museum’s Development and Curatorial departments (e.g. set up and break down of furniture).

Financial Management

• Monitor the Facilities budget and spending.
• Prepare annual budget for both facility operations and capital improvements.

Candidates must have:

• A minimum of 5 years of facility management experience
• Experience with building systems, including HVAC and security
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and project management skills
• Competency with Google Workspace and apps (Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Drive, etc)
• Ability to safely lift 50 pounds and work on ladders or scaffolding
• A positive, dependable attitude with a willingness to help wherever needed
• Flexibility to work varied hours for evening and weekend events
• To support occasional urgent operational needs, the successful candidate must maintain a primary residence within a 30-minute commute of the office
• Enthusiasm for the Museum’s artist-centric mission
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $60,000-$70,000
• Comprehensive benefits offering, including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• Ability to participate in 401K with employer matching after six months of employment
• Generous PTO

Please send a cover letter and resume to: gmello@thealdrich.org, with the subject line “Facilities Manager.” Qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is committed to:

• The goal of achieving equal opportunity for all.
• Providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the community.
• Providing an inclusive and nondiscriminatory work environment in which all employees are valued and empowered to succeed.
• Providing a workplace free from harassment of all kinds.
• Compliance with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding non-discrimination.

Consistent with these principles, The Aldrich does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression and characteristics, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, visible or invisible disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

• Comprehensive benefits offering, including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• Ability to participate in 401K with employer matching after six months of employment
• Generous PTO

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