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The Building Manager regularly conducts building surveys and performs general vehicle operation assessment, determines if repairs are needed, and coordinates with Facilities Department staff and/or other Tulane Departments to schedule required maintenance or repair services: custodial, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, automotive, etc. This position tracks all service-related requisitions and prepares status/progress reports for submission to the Director of Organizational Performance in accordance with established policies, procedures, and timelines. This position coordinates with service providers to repair furniture and office equipment repairs and maintenance and serves as a library liaison for campus custodial services and general cleaning, including day-to-day custodial cleaning, recycling, windows, and other related issues. The position serves as a liaison between the Libraries with Facilities Services and Allied Security to report problems to appropriate university offices using applicable tools and follows-up as necessary; works directly with outside contractors, vendors and/or campus agencies to coordinate facility services, including security and safety equipment, vehicle maintenance, telecommunications, small renovations, and HVAC. The Building Manager follows up on building improvements and special building projects approved and funded through the Libraries’ Office of Administrative Services, and monitors progress, timelines, and deliverables. 

As the designated Security Systems Monitor for the Howard-Tilton Library, the Building Manager is responsible for the operation of all security cameras and alarm systems, as well managing building access controls, including maintaining, monitoring, and tracking the inventory and status of all security keys and access cards. This position assists the Head of Access Services with working with Allied Security to provide security for the building at designated times during the building’s operating hours. 

The incumbent in this job is designated as “essential staff” and as such may be required to be on duty and available during all emergency situations as directed by the supervisor, manager, director and/or higher authority. The Building Manager will take the lead as the department safety representative for H-TML and is responsible for oversight and management of the DSR Team.