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Full-Time Facilities Manager
Union, NJ
Liberty Hall Museum
Full Time
Posted February 26, 2026
Liberty Hall, a historic house museum and arboretum in Union, New Jersey, is seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly Facilities Manager to join the team in a full-time position. The Facilities Manager will work collaboratively with the Director of Grounds and the Executive Director to oversee maintenance of the museum campus’s historic structures. This position requires creativity, positive energy, organization, a strong interest in history, preservation, or conservation, and strong communication skills.
Interested in applying? Please send a resume and cover letter to Rachael Goldberg, Executive Director, at rachael.goldberg@kean.edu by March 13, 2026. No phone calls, please.
Interested in applying? Please send a resume and cover letter to Rachael Goldberg, Executive Director, at rachael.goldberg@kean.edu by March 13, 2026. No phone calls, please.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties:Responsible for the maintenance and preservation of the historic and replica buildings by monitoring and assessing issues/needs, performing maintenance, and coordinating outside vendors.
Identify and help maintain tools, equipment, and operational systems using personal skills and knowledge, and, where required, working with professional vendors; address HVAC, electrical, and security systems, ensuring the operation and efficiency of all building systems.
Coordinate and supervise contract labor and vendors, and volunteers when appropriate
Responsible for the overall budget for maintenance and assisting in preparing reports, maintenance records, and calendars, as directed
Assist with set-up, preparation, breakdown, and cleanup of all materials and activities for various exhibits, events, and programs
Assist with special events in the evenings and on weekends as needed (availability on Saturdays or Sundays is required)
Assist with grounds maintenance as needed
Perform other duties as required by management
Requirements
Preferred Skills/Ability:Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude – Knowledge and skills in building maintenance, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general construction are a plus.
Enthusiastic team member with written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across departments and with outside contacts and vendors.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree, equivalency certificate, or must have a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution, and have a minimum of five years’ experience in building maintenance, preferably in areas of historical preservation and/or conservation
This position is full-time, and must be available evenings and weekends, as needed
Confident using basic computer programs and the Microsoft Office and Google suites
Must be able to lift and move 50 pounds and remain standing for 50% of job time
How To Apply
Pay Range: $55,000 – 65,000/annually
Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Email: rachael.goldberg@kean.edu
