Facilities Operations Manager

THE POSITION

Washington Countys Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning construction maintenance and repair of over 1.8 million square feet of built space associated grounds and hard scape. We are looking for a Facilities Operations Manager to lead our skilled team of maintenance professionals in a safety-first environment focused on professional growth.

The Facilities Operations Manager and has broad management responsibilities supported by the Facilities Division Manager. The incumbent is expected to apply independent initiative and professional judgment to solve complex facilities maintenance and repair problems through the delegation and tracking to completion of both Facilities Operations Supervisors and field staff. Ability to navigate government procurement processes including bidding and contract administration is key to successful stewardship of county owned assets.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of approximately 45 buildings including office space industrial space training centers law enforcement space and correctional facilities. The Facilities Operations Manager directly supervises two administrative staff and four Facilities Operations Supervisors with additional oversight of 30 trades staff who provide mechanical electrical plumbing general maintenance and grounds functions. This position will regularly set expectations communicate coach mentor and support staff to fully develop their talents and maximize their career potential within the county.

Other duties include :

• Informs and administers a $4.3 million-dollar annual budget used to purchase materials supplies and contracted services necessary to meet the reactive and planned maintenance needs of the county.
• Oversees the transition of building improvements performed by the Facilities Divisions Capital Project team to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
• Drafts and distributes communications with clear expectations timelines and team assignments with professionalism and a positive demeanor.
• Prepares in advance for seasonal needs with training and supplies.

For a complete list of essential duties please use this link : Facilities Operations Manager

The ideal candidate for this position will be committed to providing a safe environment that supports access and opportunity for everyone. We are seeking an energetic Facilities Operations Manager professional with a passion for public service and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and the ability to multi-task and adapt to reactive and emergency situations and demonstrate good communication skills. The successful candidate will delegate tasks to staff and be able to balance and shift priorities to respond to urgent work requests posing fire life and safety issues within the county buildings. They will have a strong knowledge of repairing installing and servicing building equipment and systems. Previous experience or transferable skills with using and understanding a work order system for deploying and tracking workflow is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant.

Additional Requirements

Next Steps :

Please note : This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies inthe same classification or job familythat may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You

Washington County isan equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Additional Resources

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Computer Skills,Management Experience,Facilities Management,HVAC,CMMS,Ammonia Refrigeration,HVAC / R,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Budgeting,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 112984 - 137276