Facilities Maintenance Director- (Visit

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The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal‑opportunity employer.

The position is open until filled.

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Salary range: $ – $, depending on qualifications.

This position is an Essential classification and requires attendance on duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City at the forefront of decision making.
• Builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others to build confidence and trust.
• Provides excellent customer service by taking actions to accomplish objectives.
• Coordinates with other department heads on new construction projects.
• Formulates and administers plans and policies to achieve long‑ and short‑term goals.
• Plans and directs all City‑wide facilities maintenance, repairs, renovations, and life‑safety activities.
• Oversees the development and monitoring of the department’s capital and operating budgets.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Federal, state, and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Directs activities of department staff; provides leadership, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Performs employee evaluations and administers disciplinary actions as needed.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees and teams, and makes public presentations.
• Reviews work order requests and manages citywide sustainability and conservation efforts.
• Develops, oversees contracts and bid procedures, and manages capital projects.
• Manages inventory of department equipment and participates in inventories.
• Implements sustainable practices to improve performance and reduce environmental impact.
• Participates in a group assigned to CIP projects.
• Ensures ADA compliance for city facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, rewards, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil or mechanical engineering or a closely related field is required. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in facility management, with at least three (3) years supervising middle‑management staff, is required. Equivalent training, education, or experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

• LEED AP O+M or comparable industry certification and/or licensing.
• Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Knowledge of management principles applied to local government facilities, construction, maintenance, and security.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, and equipment for facility construction, maintenance, and vehicle maintenance management.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Knowledge of building and technical trades, including occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code (FBC) and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Knowledge of indoor air quality issues and regulations.
• Knowledge of LEED principles, methods, and scoring criteria; comparable certification may substitute.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to manage in a team‑based environment.
• Ability to plan, direct, and supervise middle‑management staff and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to create and guide implementation of capital improvement plans or programs.
• Ability to devise plans for major construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and projects.
• Skill in the use of computers and relevant software, and of public presentation equipment.
• Knowledge of the City‑wide Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and its expected outcomes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to focus positively in all situations.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Regular sitting, talking, hearing, and use of hands. Frequent walking, reaching, and occasionally standing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Must lift or move up to 10 pounds. Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level is usually moderate and the work environment involves moderate indoor office activity combined with on‑site supervisory and maintenance tasks.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.