Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager - G127

Columbus Consolidated Government; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Assistant to oversee departmental functions and support the Facilities Maintenance Manager. This role involves supervising staff, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards on job sites. Ideal candidates will possess strong management skills, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience in facilities maintenance. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance operational efficiency and support vital projects in the community. If you're ready to make a difference in facilities management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Skill in using computers and various software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising staff and preparing department budget.
• Works with contractors and inspects work for compliance.
• Conducts safety classes and oversees renovation projects.

Skills

Management Techniques

Supervisory Skills

Office Administration

Interpersonal Relations

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Computer Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Related field

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting in overseeing the functions of the Facilities Maintenance department.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Facilities Maintenance Manager with supervising staff.
• Assists with bid proposals and specifications.
• Assists in the preparation of the department budget.
• Works with contractors; inspects work for compliance with directions.
• Works on special projects.
• Assists in the interviewing and hiring process; performs evaluations for subordinate supervisors; disciplines subordinates.
• Conducts safety classes.
• Inspects job sites to ensure quality.
• Oversees renovation and construction projects.
• Participates in logistical planning for all department functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of office administration practices and procedures, such as letter writing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of accepted personnel practices, procedures, and policies, including supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Skill in using computers and various software programs.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration or a related field is required. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions and to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years of experience in the Facilities Maintenance discipline. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements:

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
• Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
• Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
• Standing – for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room where the employee may be exposed to contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather.