Veterans' Memorial Facilities Manager

The City of Cedar Rapids is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager for the Veterans' Memorial Building. This position reports to the Veterans' Memorial Commission. The Facility Supervisor will direct and supervise Memorial facilities, grounds and personnel including operations, maintenance, administrative and contracted services. Will also oversee the arrangement, cataloguing and exhibition of military collectables, and maintain the collections. This is a salaried position with some evening and weekend hours required, the normal work week is Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.


Due to the nature of this position candidates who have served in the United States Uniformed Services and who received an honorable discharge are preferred. 

This position requires:

• Comprehensive knowledge of methods, practices, techniques, equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in building maintenance and repairs
• Comprehensive knowledge of safety regulations, principles, practices and procedure
• Comprehensive knowledge of building and facility maintenance, mechanical and structural trades and tools
• Thorough knowledge of the operation of equipment and tools used in building maintenance
• Thorough knowledge of construction and building trades including carpentry, hvac, electrical and plumbing
• Thorough knowledge of military customs, courtesies, traditions and history




This position requires the ability to:

• Plan for, evaluate and assist in maintenance repairs
• Accurately estimate costs, identify viable options for repairs and/or replacements to provide budgetary input and assist in funding proposals
• Prepare accurate and reliable reports containing mechanical standards and performance, maintenance methods and materials, findings, conclusions and recommendations
• Instruct, evaluate, monitor, motivate, supervise and train employees
• Operate and instruct personnel in the use of tools and machinery
• Work and communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders



Educational Requirements:

• Individuals with any combination of work experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Successful candidates will posses considerable experience.




Salary is based on experience and qualifications the current annual wage range is from $49,795 to $68,390


Download an application: Employment Application form

How to apply:
For this position we will be accepting e-mailed applications. You can submit an application to k.stewart@cedar-rapids.org
Or applications can be faxed to: (319) 286-5100

Applications may also be picked up and delivered or mailed to Iowa Workforce Development Center

800 7th Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52406



Applications accepted from 5/5/08 until 5/23/08




Pre-employment drug screen required.




Assistance provided to disabled individuals upon request




Equal Opportunity Employer

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