Director of Facilities, Safety & Library

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Director of Facilities, Safety & Library Support

With roots stretching back to 1891 and now covering a region of approximately 170,000 residents, the Pueblo City-County Library District is the award-winning public library system serving Pueblo City and Pueblo County, Colorado, including the communities of Beulah, Rye, and Colorado City.

The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season! Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge. Lake Pueblo and Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing.

Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events.

The purpose of the Director of Facilities, Safety and Library Support is to create a positive library experience for customers and employees by creating a welcoming and safe environment. This position plans, budgets and oversees all projects related to PCCLD facilities and grounds including: construction, remodel, maintenance and landscaping. This position manages staff and oversees the work of service vendors and contractors.

This position focuses on safety and security in the library including enforcement of policies and procedures with a strong focus on library operations in public spaces.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Director of Facilities, Safety and Library Support reports to Executive Director and manages the Facilities Department including supervision of facilities staff and the Manager of Security Services. The position works closely with the Executive Director, senior leadership team and department supervisors in planning and scheduling building renovations, maintenance projects and new building construction. The Director of Facilities, Safety and Library Support builds good working relationships with construction and building maintenance vendors, governmental agencies and other businesses relevant to building and grounds projects.

This position provides direct customer service to both internal and external customers. The position provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

• Plans, budgets and oversees all projects related to PCCLD facilities and grounds including construction of new buildings, remodel and reconfiguration projects, landscaping, and facility & grounds maintenance. Supervises and participates in the activities of work crews.
• Develops plans and specifications for projects; reads, interprets, and works from sketches, profiles, and blueprints; obtains bids and recommends contractors; coordinates projects with contractors; and directs and monitors work of contractors and firms providing service to the library.
• Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates Facilities Department employees in the maintenance and operation of library facilities, vehicles and properties, and recommends appropriate personnel actions.
• Coordinates long and short-range budgeting and…