Facilities/Building Manager (Onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Facilities/Building Manager (Onsite) ID: ARS-PPRO-001 Location: Davis Program: ARS
Wage/Hr: $45.00 Hours/Week: 28 Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in building/facility maintenance. OR AA Degree

• Experience required with Windows, Apple, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

The enrollee will be responsible to manage all phases of the buildings and facilities maintenance program, including installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and pumping systems associated with specialized operations of the USDA ARS facilites located at 3031 2nd St and 430 West Health Science Dr in Davis, CA. The 2nd Street site has a new building that will open in Fall 2027 and also contains 25,000 sq ft of greenhouse space, a free standing headhouse, two mobile homes, and two pole barn-like structures. The enrollee responsibilities will include maintaining the greenhouse and headhouse/trailer operations, maintenance of emergency diesel generator, fire and intrusion alarm system and all perimeter fencing and gates. The enrollee will also be responsible for responding to alarm notifications. In addition, they will be responsible for interacting with the city of Davis, all utility providers, and the University of California, Davis to ensure proper delivery of services to each facility. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Coordinate greenhouse, headhouse and storage shed updates/improvements and maintenance. This includes HVAC, general electrical, cooling pad system, general building upkeep, heating, etc... for all the structures and maintenance and operation of the Diesel driven backup generator for the entire facility.   35%
• General Grounds Keeping; e.g. landscaping, field mowing, controlling vandalism, maintain/improve fencing and access gate (people and vehicle) functionality.   30%
• Establishment and maintenance of intrusion and fire alarm systems; coordinate mandated monthly and annual tests, Respond to false and authentic intrusion and fire alarm activations.   15%
• Coordination with UCD, City of Davis and PG e.g. trash pickups, electric and gas utilities, building/modification permits.   10%
• Coordinate and facilitate site access. e.g. coordinate with contractors during construction of new research facility on site, maintain access key card inventory.   10%

• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.