The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Facilities Manager to be a part of our team. In this role, you will oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and capital projects of the Camp Michigania facilities, grounds, and equipment. Your efforts will be integral in helping to bring the beauty and splendor of Walloon Lake and Northern Michigan to alumni and their families.
In addition to the responsibilities and qualifications listed below and most importantly, candidates must share and hold to the highest regard, the same values that are uniquely inherent to the Alumni Association:
ALL IN
Believe in our mission
Be trustworthy and loyal to the Alumni Association and each other
Be passionate about what we're doing and be proud to be a part of it
Be an employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty
SERVING HEART
Be open and willing to listen to others and help in whatever way possible
You're dedicated to selflessly following the Platinum Rule: treat others the way they want to be treated
SOLUTION SEEKER
You're a creative problem solver
You're never satisfied with the status quo
You find a way to say yes
You embrace new ideas and approaches from different perspectives
You're collaborative, flexible and adaptive
- Oversee year round maintenance and upkeep of Michigania facilities including buildings, grounds, utilities, program equipment, vehicles, and watercraft.
- Assist in the long-range planning for capital improvements. Oversee implementation of complex facilities capital projects.
- Develop innovative strategies for facility maintenance, including but not limited to schedules for deferred maintenance and equipment replacement.
- Create and implement a digital project management process for maintenance and capital projects. Utilize AAUM's project management software.
- Purchase appropriate materials, tools, and other supplies as needed.
- Obtain quotes on contracted services including but not limited to painters, builders, electricians, etc.
- Work with contractors, monitor work, and completion of projects, including major construction projects.
- Assist administrative, program, and food service staff members in making sure that all facilities and equipment are in safe working condition.
- Monitor and record water and sewage flow meter readings, and submit sewage data to DEQ.
- Perform seasonal activation/deactivation of equipment and buildings. Monitor and order gasoline, propane, waste containers, and similar supplies as needed.
- Provide on-call facility support and guest support.
- Oversee snow removal as needed.
- Train, supervise, and coordinate the efforts of Work Weekend volunteers.
- Oversee the budget and be financially responsible (e.g., managing monthly spending, forecasting, and stewarding) for the Alumni Association's resources by aligning programs with organizational goals.
- Effectively lead, manage and supervise the team communicating expectations, setting work schedules and priorities, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth through regular performance reviews, guidance, and encouraging training while presenting new techniques, and recruiting/hiring staff as needed.
- Workload is approximately 50% administrative and project/staff management, and 50% physical work
General Responsibilities:
- Provide organizational leadership by demonstrating AAUM core values: All In, Serving Heart and Solution Seeker, and helping other staff members demonstrate those values.
- Value and embrace different identities and perspectives recognizing that everyone has unique and different experiences that contribute to the best solution seek
