About MassDevelopment:
MassDevelopment, the state’s development finance agency and land bank, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth across the Commonwealth.

MassDevelopment is committed to achieving three goals: stimulating business, driving economic growth, and helping communities across Massachusetts, all seen through the lens of access, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment that celebrates difference and is free of implicit and explicit bias; an environment that recognizes the thoughts and contributions of every colleague as crucial to our collective success.

Job Location:

• Jodrey State Pier, Gloucester, MA
• Occasional travel to New Bedford and Fall River State Piers (mileage reimbursed)

Hybrid Schedule:

• Four days in the office/on-site; option to work remotely one day per week

Reports to:

• Regional Facilities Manager

Hours:

• Non-exempt position; 37.5 hours per week; overtime after 40 hours/week

Job Overview:
Under direction of the Asset Management’s Property and Facility Management Team, the Assistant Facility Manager’s primary function is to support the business relationships and maintain the physical aspects of the Jodrey State Pier, in Gloucester Massachusetts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, who takes initiative and strives for continued improvement. Experience in any of the areas including property maintenance and management, shoreline structures, commercial fishing, cold storage facilities, or office buildings is helpful.

Responsibilities:

• Provide property maintenance and inspection
• Ensure property cleanliness and maintain safe working and operational conditions
• Ensure property complies with applicable environmental, safety, and health regulations
• Act as liaison with tenants
• Assist in response to maintenance, safety, and security calls
• Assist in procurement of supplies and services required for efficient operations
• Assist in coordination and management of contractors, vendors, and property users
• Primarily a self-managed role, with reporting responsibilities through weekly updates and meetings with Asset Management team members
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Understanding of workplace concepts and issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppression
• Experience in property management
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities
• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• Post-high school education with a concentration in construction, project or facilities management, or a combination of work and educational experience

Knowledge and or experience in any of the following areas is helpful though not required:

• Marine timber pile-supported wharf and fendering
• Building systems, maintenance, and construction
• Electrical, building, and safety codes
• Bilingual a plus; not required for the job

Benefits: MassDevelopment offers a robust and generous benefits package. In addition to standard benefits, highlights include —

• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Premium Medical and Dental Coverage
• Employer Contributions to Retirement Savings Plans
• 7.5% employer contribution into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
• 457(b) with employer match of up to 5%
• Fitness/Wellness Reimbursement
• Transportation Reimbursement