Title:                                       Facilities Manager

Division:                                 Facilities

Classification:                         Salaried, regular full-time, exempt

Directly supported by:             Chief of Facilities

Directly supports:                    Central Services & Facilities Techs

Salary Range:                         $60,000+ DOE

About us

Since opening in 1982, HIGH DESERT MUSEUM has brought together wildlife, cultures, art and natural resources to promote an understanding of North America's High Desert country. We do so through indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife in natural habitats, living history demonstrations and dynamic programs on a beautiful, 135-acre campus in the pine forest. The Museum is a nonprofit organization accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is a Smithsonian Affiliate, was the 2019 recipient of the Western Museums Association’s Charles Redd Award for Exhibition Excellence and was awarded the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Services. During the 2018-19 fiscal year, 195,000 visitors enjoyed the Museum.

The Museum is located in Bend, Oregon, a fast-growing, charismatic city nestled against the Cascade Range at the edge of the High Desert. We strive to be inclusive, culturally humble, relevant, curious, and mindful. As a team, we work together to wildly excite and responsibly teach, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.

About this job and what you’ll do

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and security of the museum's facilities and grounds. This role involves leading a team of maintenance staff, contractors, and vendors to ensure the museum's facilities are well-maintained and meet operational needs. The workdays for this position are Sunday through Thursday.

The Museum provides strong health and welfare benefits, plus 10.5 paid holidays, your birthday off, and three personal days per calendar year (this will be prorated based on hire date). You will also accrue two weeks of paid vacation per year for the first year of employment.

About who you are

You have experience in project management, safety and security protocols and a familiarity with regulatory compliance.  You can demonstrate strong technical knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including electrical, plumbing, and especially HVAC systems. As a strong communicator you will create positive interactions with Museum staff, Volunteers, and third-party vendors. You can convey to internal and external customers the importance of respecting the Museum facilities, exhibits, collections, staff, and wildlife. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills are required. Must enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. 

Want to learn more?

For a detailed job description listing the essential functions of this position and the education, experience, and skills requirements, click here.

Importantly, we recognize and honor that the qualifications required to excel in this position can come from a range of both professional and lived experiences. In the job description we describe what we believe to be important qualifications for a candidate to have while remaining open to the diversity of experiences that can lead to these skill sets. Position descriptions are often presented in a way that leaves qualified candidates feeling unwelcome, intimidated, uncomfortable and/or unqualified to apply. Recognizing that, we strongly encourage anyone who feels passionate about this work and believes they have what it takes to thrive in this role to apply.

Want to apply?

Please send a resume & cover letter to:  jobs@highdesertmuseum.org

The Museum provides an equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Mission

The High Desert Museum wildly excites and responsibly teaches through innovative, interdisciplinary experiences, creating connection to and dialogue about the High Desert.