Facility Manager

18th Street Arts Center reimagines, accelerates and amplifies the impact of artists on society. Conceived as a radical think tank in the shape of an artist community, 18SAC is a globally recognized catalyst for deploying artistic imagination to meet society’s needs. We curate an environment for artists and the public to directly engage in creating experiences and partnerships that foster positive social change. Founded in 1988, 18SAC is a hub for artistic innovation that actively nurtures and promotes the work of contemporary artists from around the globe, from all disciplines at various career stages. Through its multi-tiered residency program, exhibitions, artist commissions, and community treasure mapping work, 18SAC provides artists with a center for artistic creation, innovation, collaboration and growth.

More information here: www.18thstreet.org

18th Street Arts Center is seeking to hire a Facilities Manager (Full-time, Permanent) to join our small team of arts professionals. You will be in charge of the smooth functioning of our nonprofit artist residency facility, which involves maintaining a harmonious and welcoming environment for guest artists and long term resident artists on our campus of warehouses in Santa Monica.

You will interface with artists arriving from around the world and local artists who live and work here, perform light maintenance and repairs between studio turnovers, schedule and supervise cleaning, groundskeeping, and maintenance contractors, and help set-up and breakdown events.

Successful candidates will have excellent hospitality skills, 5 years experience in commercial or residential property management with the ability to assess, budget, and supervise major and minor repairs, and strong organizational and planning skills. An understanding of the artistic fabrication process is a major plus, but not necessary.

Facilities Manager Responsibilities Include:

Provide leadership in managing the property for the organization

Oversee regular maintenance and repairs; plan and supervise renovations

Build and maintain positive relationships with our artists and contractors

Maintain, implement, and update operational policies and procedures

Support Finance Dept in filing required property-related government documents

Track and collect rents from tenants

Make bank deposits

Communicate in a timely manner with artists-in-residence during maintenance work

5 years of work experience in the following areas:

Commercial or Residential Building Management

Handy-person skills - carpentry, furniture assembly, painting, light plumbing, electrical

Supervisory experience of contract trade workers

Solid understanding of Google for Business suite (calendars, email, spreadsheets, drive)

General Business /Office Administration

California driver’s license with good driving record, personal vehicle with insurance.

Excellent written and spoken communication skills