Description:
JOB DUTIES:
Ensures an industry standard level of security in both public and non-public areas (45%):
- Has primary responsibility for establishing and maintaining proper security systems and procedures.
- Ensures the proper function of all security systems including video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarm, and physical/mechanical barriers.
- Implements policies and procedures to ensure smooth operations and communications with security personnel.
- Works with the University Department of Central Security and University Police to maintain appropriate alarm response, card access, and other security system programming.
- Works with the curators, museum registrar, and exhibits coordinator to address issues related to the safety and physical security of the artwork on view and in storage.
- Supervises building and operations assistant who hires, schedules and supervises student gallery staff and student custodians.
- Is responsible for training student gallery staff on security and emergency procedures and to provide ongoing instruction
- Trains all staff on emergency procedures
Responsible for operations of WAM’s physical plant. Oversees all regular cleaning, maintenance, and operations-related activities of the facility. Coordinates and manages construction activities (45%):
- Ensures and upholds high standards of cleanliness and upkeep of the facility and grounds.
- Hires, trains, and supervises building operations staff including the building and technical operations assistant and student custodians.
- Establishes and manages the building operations annual budget.
- Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates regular maintenance of the facility.
- Plans, prioritizes, budgets for, and coordinates upgrades to and replacement of building systems, working with University Construction, CPPM and other University auxiliary departments.
- Works with supporting U departments to ensure smooth operation and upkeep of the facility
- Understands and ensures the proper maintenance of the technical interfaces with the building systems including HVAC (Metasys), and fire detection/suppression.
Assists other museum departments (10%):
- Provides support to Events department when needed, including use of lift to support internal and external programs
- Provides support to museum staff for facilities needs, i.e., office reconfigurations, carpentry projects.