Assistant Facilities Manager

Primary Location: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701

Position Type: Full-time position,40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Must be able to work with the Agency's 365 day-per-year schedule that may include weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice.

Hiring Rate: $99,999.96/annually

Salary Plan: B-25

Job Class (Code): Manager IV (1603)

Job Posting: September 24, 2025- until closed

Electronically (including cell phones): TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app

Organization Overview:

The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring theState Capitol and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, Agency operations have expanded to include care of the Governor's Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery, Capitol Mall and three Capitol Complex legislative office buildings. We provide educational programs centered on Texas history, government and culture. These services benefit the citizens of Texas and its visitors. For more information about the State Preservation Board visit tspb.texas.gov.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans, parental leave, flexible spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership. For more information about State of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.

Join Our Team:

We are hiring an Assistant Facilities Manager to help oversee the care and maintenance of Texas’s most iconic landmarks. If you're a skilled facilities professional with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, and you’re ready to make a difference in historic preservation, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Facilities Manager reports directly to the Facilities Manager and works under the general guidance of the Director of Facilities. This position involves complex administrative, technical, and supervisory responsibilities requiring specialized knowledge in planning, developing, and implementing maintenance programs across various historically and operationally significant sites. These include the State Capitol, Capitol Extension, Capitol Visitors Center, Capitol Grounds, Texas Governor’s Mansion, Texas State Cemetery, Bullock Texas State History Museum, Capitol Mall, Legislative State Buildings, and other properties maintained by the State Preservation Board.

Working under limited supervision, the Assistant Facilities Manager is expected to exercise sound, ethical, and independent judgment. Key responsibilities include establishing program goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with safety and maintenance standards, developing guidelines and procedures, prioritizing activities, setting staff performance standards, and monitoring outcomes.

Essential Job Duties: For purposes of this agency's job descriptions, "essential job duties" are defined as assigned tasks that are critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Assists the Facilities Manager in overseeing daily operations across SPB properties, ensuring compliance with quality, industry, and safety standards, as well as agency requirements.

· Conducts regular facility inspections and risk assessments, supports business continuity planning, and ensures equipment and infrastructure meet safety and operational standards.

· Supervises and coordinates maintenance activities, including installation, repair, and upkeep of equipment, while guiding staff and vendors on safe practices and proper equipment use.

· Provides training and technical assistance to staff and internal customers, emphasizing safety, customer service, and operational procedures through meetings and instructional sessions.

· Manages staff schedules, monitors attendance and timekeeping records, and supports performance management processes, including hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions.

· Responds effectively to customer inquiries and complaints, ensuring high-quality, timely service and fostering a positive, customer-oriented work environment.

· Participates in program planning and policy development; assists in writing, revising, and maintaining operational and training manuals to ensure regulatory compliance and accuracy.

· Prepares administrative reports, analyzes data and program operations, and makes strategic recommendations for improvements in procedures, services, and expenditures.

· Assists with budget development and monitoring, procurement of supplies and services, and contract/vendor management including oversight, compliance, and bid specification preparation.

· Performs all other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· This position is physically active and requires the ability to walk throughout the Capitol, Capitol Complex, and SPB-maintained buildings and grounds, often involving extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting.

· Must be capable of performing repetitive manual tasks and physical activities such as climbing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, stretching, stooping, kneeling, reclining, and working at elevated heights.

· Proficient in using equipment requiring fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.

· Able to work in environments with temperature extremes, moisture, humidity, and inclement weather conditions.

· Strong analytical abilities to gather, organize, evaluate, and report information, as well as to develop and negotiate effective solutions.

· Flexibility to work variable schedules, including nights, weekends, and on-call hours, to meet operational needs.

· Ability to drive legally in the State of Texas, and maintain personal insurance while driving agency vehicles.

· Demonstrates sound judgment and effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, when interacting with internal staff, building occupants, and visitors.

· Skilled in reading schematics and accurately identifying color-coded electrical conductors.

· Ability to visually inspect facilities, conceptualize repairs, and clearly communicate observations and recommendations.

· Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver measurable outcomes independently.

· Works effectively both independently and as part of a team; maintains professionalism, composure, and courtesy in all interactions, representing the agency with integrity.

· Ability to pass a thorough criminal background check.

Required Education and Experience:

· Secondary or trade school education, or an associate degree (two-year college).

· Minimum of five years of experience in general maintenance, operations, or facilities maintenance and construction, including hands-on work with physical or central plant equipment and machinery.

· At least three years of supervisory and program administration experience, including scheduling.

· Demonstrated background in preventive maintenance and oversight.

Preferred Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree (four-year college) or completion of a certified trade school program.

· Experience in performing complex plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical repairs, particularly in public buildings or within the service industry.

· Knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical troubleshooting, including familiarity with control systems.

To Apply:

A fully completed State of Texas application is required. For an application or additional information see our agency employment webpage: tspb.texas.gov-employment or call: (512) 463-5495.

Submit your application by any of the following methods:

Email: TSPB.employment@tspb.texas.gov

Fax: (512) 463-2914

Mail: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701

Electronically (including cell phones): TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $99,999.96 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed two years of trade school education or an associate's degree in construction, or specialized skill?

Experience:

• operations or facilities maintenance & construction: 5 years (Required)
• supervisory and scheduling: 3 years (Required)
• background in preventive maintenance and oversight: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver License and vehicle (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person