Facilities Manager

This position is responsible for managing construction, renovation, remodeling, repair, and maintenance of city facilities.

• Coordinates and overseas facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and improvement activities performed by City personnel and outside contractors.
• Instructs crews in work methods; schedules work assignments; confers with crews concerning problems encountered; dictates work procedures; inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Evaluates facility conditions and building systems to identify maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement needs. Inspects city facilities to determine repairs as needed.
• Prepares work orders; evaluates and prioritizes requests for service.
• Directs and coordinates preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepares cost estimates for maintenance, remodeling, and repair projects; prepares project specifications; requisitions necessary materials and parts; obtains quotes for larger purchases in accordance with state bid laws and city procedures.
• Reviews submitted drawings; assists in the design of new projects and repairs.
• Reviews and analyzes building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems; makes recommendations for the optimization of system performance.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance practices, preventative maintenance programs, and building systems.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in building maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the proper application and safe use of equipment, tools, and materials utilized in building maintenance and construction.
• Skill in evaluating building conditions and identifying maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement needs.
• Skill in coordinating maintenance activities involving City personnel and outside contractors.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facility maintenance and repair needs.
• Ability to evaluate building systems and recommend appropriate maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement strategies.
• Ability to oversee contractors and verify that maintenance and repair work is performed in accordance with specifications, applicable codes, and City requirements.

The General Services Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

Guidelines include building codes, OSHA regulations, ADA regulations, safety rules, contract requirements, specifications, maintenance schedules, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

• The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and technical maintenance duties. The variety of systems to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance of city facilities. Successful performance ensures the provision of safe and well-maintained facilities.

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, engineer, architects, and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide services.

• The work is…