Princeton University Library seeks a Facilities Manager to join its Library Physical Planning and Operations team (LPPO). LPPO is a multidisciplinary group of talented professionals working collaboratively to support the teaching, learning, and research mission of Princeton University. LPPO provides for the physical planning and maintenance of all library facilities; shipping and receiving; building access; the safety and security of library staff and patrons; and monitors the environmental conditions for collection storage and staff comfort. This includes Firestone Library; eight specialized branch libraries; an off-site departmental office building at 693 Alexander Road; the Library Annex; and the Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP) located at Princeton University Forrestal Campus. The Facilities Manager role will be responsible for oversight of facilities serving ReCAP, Library Annex, and the office building at 693 Alexander Road.

Reporting to the Deputy Assistant Director of Library Physical Planning and Operations, this role is responsible for providing efficient and effective planning, scheduling, and coordinating of all non-emergency contracted maintenance work, as well as customer-requested work for a multi-university owned high-density library storage facility (200,000sf), a stand-alone library material storage building (16,000sf), and a multi-use building that accommodates work spaces for 75+ staff and storage spaces for library collection materials (51,000sf). These facilities are off-campus locations. Emergency response availability via phone or in person may be required. This role identifies, prioritizes, and estimates maintenance and repair work, plans schedules, and coordinates work carried out by university shops and contractors.

The Facilities Manager will split their time between managing the contracted maintenance requirements of the building systems for ReCAP and managing two additional PUL facilities. These buildings accommodate workspaces for staff as well as storage spaces for library collection materials. These buildings will undergo renovation or refurbishment over the next few years and the Facilities Manager will work directly with the Deputy Assistant Director attending project meetings, assisting in planning temporary staff relocation strategies, and material storage logistics. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day handling of general staff needs (submit work orders for minor repairs, environmental conditions, broken hardware, light fixture issues, etc.). This role identifies, prioritizes, and estimates maintenance and repair work, plans, schedules and manages work carried out by university shops and contractors. When needed, this manager may be required to respond to after-hour building emergencies.

Princeton University Library is one of the world's leading research libraries, supporting a diverse community of 5,200 undergraduates, 2,700 graduate students, 1,200 faculty members, and many visiting scholars. Its holdings include more than 7 million printed volumes, 85 thousand manuscripts, 2 million non-print items, and extensive collections of digital text, data, and images. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 people working in a large central library, eight specialized branches, an off-site departmental building, and two storage facilities.

Research Collections and Preservation Consortium (ReCAP)

• Coordinates and provides oversight to a contracted vendor for the maintenance and repair of the HVAC systems for collection storage modules

• Coordinate and schedule general maintenance for building components
• Coordinate and schedule corrective work for building components (roof leaks etc.)
• Submit work requests with appropriate university shops for customer-requested work
• Attend project meetings and related activities with contractors and university or partner representatives during active construction projects
• Coordinate with local and University officials and university shops for inspections and testing (fire alarm, sprinkler, overhead door, etc.)

• Respond to emergency repair needs during office hours
• Be available via telephone or be onsite for emergency coordination during and after business hours and weekends when required

693 Alexander Road - Staff and collection processing and storage

• Coordinate and schedule general maintenance for building components and systems
• Coordinate and schedule corrective work for building components and systems (roof leaks etc.)

• Communicate with building occupants as needed to identify and facilitate maintenance needs

• Assist Deputy Assistant Director with planning and execution of building improvements, renovations, and small projects

• Building Services - Work directly with the building supervisor for building upkeep, daily cleaning, maintenance, and special event

• Building, Grounds, and Maintenance - Coordinate with university shops/outside contractors for landscaping, paving, exterior lighting, etc.

Library Annex at Forrestal Campus

• Coordinate and schedule general maintenance for building components
• Coordinate and schedule corrective work for building components (roof leaks etc.)
• Assist Deputy Assistant Director with planning and execution of building improvements, renovations, and small projects

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education/experience
• 5+ years of building facilities or property management experience
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security and/or other building systems
• Mechanical skills and technical background
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage time
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and deadlines
• Proactive, self-motivated, and problem-solving; ability to make definitive decisions quickly

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Must have own transportation to drive between building sites
• Familiarity with environments that function as office spaces, library or museum operations, logistics/distribution operations

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of project management software or productivity management
• Mechanical skills and technical background
• Completion of a vocational program related to construction or facilities management
• Familiarity with environments that function as office spaces, library or museum operations, logistics/distribution operations

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

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