Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager (FACM)

The Queens Museum seeks a highly organized and technically skilled Facilities Manager (FACM) to oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety of the Museum's building and physical plant. The ideal candidate has practical knowledge of building systems and the trades, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Facilities Manager supervises and supports the Facilities team, coordinates outside contractors and service providers, oversees preventive maintenance and repairs, and ensures that the Museum's facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. The position plays an important role in protecting the safety of staff and visitors, maintaining appropriate environmental conditions for the Museum's collections and archives, and supporting exhibitions, events, and public programming.

The Facilities Manager also coordinates facilities-related logistics associated with capital construction and works collaboratively with Museum departments, building engineers, contractors, and external partners to maintain continuity of Museum operations.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with effective supervisory, organizational, administrative, and communication skills. They will demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to prioritize competing needs in a complex, public-facing environment.

Bilingual candidates and candidates who live in Queens are strongly encouraged to apply.

This list represents the essential functions of the role, this list does not constitute an exhaustive list of job functions.

Competencies

• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and a creative approach to problem-solving
• Thrives in culturally diverse settings
• Displays a high level of support for colleagues, builds professional and respectful relationships with others
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Ability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and adhering to deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Practical, solutions-oriented problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects and maintenance requests.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise staff, delegate effectively, and maintain productive relationships with colleagues, contractors, and external partners.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, culturally diverse environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a calm, effective approach to emergency and safety-related decision-making.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning environment for staff, visitors, and the Museum's collections.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in facilities management, building operations, engineering management, or a related field, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
• Practical knowledge of building systems and maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, lighting, carpentry, and general building repairs
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating contractors and service providers
• Experience developing or implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating building inspections and repairs.
• Experience evaluating vendor proposals, obtaining and comparing bids, monitoring contractor performance, and managing service agreements.
• Ability to track expenses, monitor project costs, and work within an established budget.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA standards, workplace safety practices, and relevant building and fire safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Relevant education or training in facilities management, building trades, engineering, maintenance, or occupational safety, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as required by Museum operations.
• Availability to participate in a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call emergency response arrangement, including responding to facilities emergencies outside regular business hours.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a museum, cultural institution, educational facility, or other complex public-facing institutional environment.
• Experience with a CMMS software, including work order management, preventive maintenance scheduling, and equipment recordkeeping.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems, fire protection equipment, emergency lighting, elevators, access control, and building management systems.
• Experience monitoring temperature and relative humidity in environments containing sensitive collections, archives, or specialized equipment.
• Experience coordinating facilities logistics for construction, renovation, or capital improvement projects in an occupied building.
• Experience assisting with operating budget development, energy efficiency initiatives, or building performance improvements.
• Relevant technical certifications, trade training, or professional development in facilities management, HVAC, building operations, or occupational safety.

Requirements

• Must be available to work Wednesday - Sunday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM); Evenings as needed; availability to be flexible for emergencies

Benefits

• Generous Paid time off Including Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits (401K savings plan, Pension plan, and Life Insurance policy)
• Free admission to most major American Museums and Cultural Institutions

How to Apply

Submit the following materials Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026.

1. A resume outlining your work experience
2. A cover letter describing your interest in this position

Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only complete applications including a cover letter will be considered for an interview.

Interview Process

• Introductory interview (Zoom video): TBD - Late November/Early December 2026
• In-person interview & Building:TBD - Late November/Early December 2026
• Anticipated start of work: Late November, Early December

Please note that while careful consideration will be given to each submission, the Museum will only contact those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and work experience best meet the requirements of the position.

Requests for Accommodations

If you require additional support at any stage of the application process due to disability, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io to request and arrange for reasonable accommodations.

EEOC Statement

The Queens Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, familial status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, HIV status, arrest record, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

Living Land Acknowledgement

The Queens Museum would like to acknowledge the past, present, and future generations of Matinecock, Canarsie, Lekawe (Rockaway), Munsee Lenape, and the interconnected Matouwac communities across the Greater Long Island region, as stewards of the land. As both a museum of art and a historic site built on unceded Indigenous lands, the Queens Museum is committed to working towards a living land acknowledgment built on listening, collaboration, and action together with Indigenous communities. We recognize the ongoing impacts of the violent colonial displacement of Native people–as well as the displacement of animal relatives and the disruption of natural ecosystems–by the United States.

We invite our communities to join us in taking action now by devoting time to taking care of the land, whether this be cleaning up your local park or donating to an Indigenous-led advocacy group.