Facilities Administrator

REPORTS TO: Central Services Director FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit PAY GRADE: 123 SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

The this job is to manage, direct, and supervise the maintenance, repairs, and modification of Unified Government buildings and facilities throughout Athens-Clarke County. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and implementing divisional goals and objectives, establishing and monitoring project activities, maintaining personnel and financial budgets, supervising maintenance and trade staff, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with four years of experience which includes a combination of construction, management, accounting, and information systems is required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Two years of supervisory experience is required.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Criminal background must indicate eligibility for the supervision of inmates.

Must obtain security training for the supervision of inmate workers as set forth by the Georgia Department of Corrections Standard Operating Procedures within six months of date of hire or first available opportunity.

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all‑inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Develops, formalizes and implements both short and long term goals for the division for approval by the Central Services Director.
• Manages and directs the maintenance of government‑owned facilities, including the maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, alarms and other systems including various life safety systems.
• Develops plans and specifications for various projects; estimates projected costs and requisitions materials and equipment.
• Develops effective, efficient construction and maintenance methods for staff use.
• Monitors energy use of many Government buildings and develops programs to reduce energy consumption.
• Consults with architects, engineers, and government managers in development of new construction and renovation projects.
• Develops and implements a facilities life cycle replacement program for key systems and components.
• Prepares periodic reports of activities and accomplishments.
• Prepares the annual division budget; monitors expenditures under the current budget.
• Forecasts future division staffing requirements and makes appropriate requests.
• Conducts field inspections of buildings to insure compliance with local, state, and federal building codes.
• Shares on call after hours emergency duty coverage with Division staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of the Central Services Department.
• Knowledge of management, human resource management/personnel, and financial practices, policies and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Knows how to develop and administer operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.
• Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of any changes in policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc. as they pertain to division operations and activities.
• Knowledge of and proficient with computers.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles,…