Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lauritzen Gardens, acclaimed as the Best Attraction in the 2025 Omaha Metropolitan Area Tourism Awards and voted #5 by USA Today for Top Botanical Gardens in the United States , is home to 100 acres of horticultural displays showcasing the diverse Nebraska landscape. Lauritzen Gardens is a non-profit organization that provides conservation efforts across the Great Plains, practices and promotes thoughtful and ecologically minded horticulture practices, creates educational and inspirational experiences, and offers a year-round schedule of tours, programs, and workshops that explore, explain, and celebrate the world of plants. Lauritzen Gardens is dedicated to upholding its exceptional standards and providing joyful experiences for its visitors.

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for assisting and leading all aspects of facilities maintenance at Lauritzen Gardens. This position works closely with the Director of Facilities, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer to ensure the proper care, maintenance, and operation of all facilities and systems.

The Facilities Manager helps develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, coordinates in-house and vendor repairs, and conducts routine building audits as directed.

Facilities include :

• Polina Gardens Building (4,450 sq. ft)
• Visitor Center (25,000 sq. ft)
• Conservatory (17,000 sq. ft)
• Horticulture Complex with Four Greenhouses (25,000 sq. ft)
• Administration Building
• Two Working Sheds
• Two Off-Site Houses

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The schedule includes weekends and may require after-hours for emergency response, including snow removal, on-call emergencies, festivals, and special events or projects.

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