Facilities Maintenance Manager

Facilities Maintenance Manager

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Facilities Maintenance Manager in our Public Works Department / Building Maintenance Division. Under administrative direction, oversees, supervises, and coordinates Building Maintenance Unit activities and operations within the Maintenance and Operations Division of the Community Services Department; coordinates assigned activities with other units, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Deputy Director of Maintenance and Operations.

Knowledge of operational characteristics, services, and activities of a building maintenance program including preventative maintenance, facility repairs, facility improvements, and custodial functions. Principles and practices of program development and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Current methods, terminology, equipment, tools, and materials used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of building structures and systems. Operation of electrical, electromechanical, solid state, and computerized electrical systems. Operation of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment. Maintenance management systems. Theory and operation of automatic control equipment. Mathematical principles. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations including applicable building codes and ordinances. Types and level of maintenance and repair activities generally performed in a building maintenance program. Principles and practices of record keeping and report preparation. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to oversee and participate in the management of a building maintenance program including preventative maintenance, facility repair, facility improvement, and custodial functions. Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Select, train, and evaluate staff. Participate in the development and administration of unit goals, objectives, and procedures. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Prepare and administer program budgets. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures. Estimate time, material, and labor costs for maintenance and repair projects. Compile data, maintain records and files, and participate in the preparation of clear and concise reports. Oversee and participate in the provision of a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; tactfully and courteously represent the Public Works Department during public contacts. Read and interpret maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, and blueprints. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education / Training : An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction technology, business administration, or a related field, with specialized training in building maintenance and repair. Experience : Six years (full-time equivalent) of responsible experience in a building maintenance program including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. License or Certificate : Incumbents must possess a valid Class "C" California driver's license at the time of application.