ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER

Linn County; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager to support countywide facilities operations, supervise custodial and facilities staff, and coordinate maintenance projects. This role ensures quality service delivery through daily supervision and logistics management across building systems and IT coordination.

The position requires an Associate degree in technical, business, math, or general studies and four years of experience in related fields, with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in technical, business, math, or general studies is required.
• Four (4) years of experience in construction, maintenance, or technical service field.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supervises custodial and facilities staff by providing daily guidance, ensuring task completion and quality.
• Approves timesheets and leave requests; participates in hiring and disciplinary actions for facilities staff.
• Plans and executes maintenance and improvement projects in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and remodeling.
• Manages inventory and distribution of supplies and equipment; supports staff with installation.
• Coordinates vendors for outsourced services and procures materials and labor estimates.
• Uses facility systems including BAS, CMMS, budgeting, and timekeeping software.
• Tracks and manages service requests via the Facilities Helpdesk.
• Coordinates with IT for surveillance and networked system upkeep.
• Communicates with department heads to schedule work and minimize operational disruption.
• Identifies service delivery improvements and collaborates with leadership on logistics and staffing.
• Responds to internal service requests and ensures satisfaction through follow-up.

Skills

Construction experience

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

Education

Associate degree in technical, business, math, or general studies

Job description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Salary:

Minimum: $77,432 Midpoint: $92,377

About the role:

The Assistant Facilities Manager role supports countywide facilities operations. Ensures quality service delivery through daily supervision, technical assistance, and logistics management. The role includes responsibilities for building systems oversight, custodial coordination, and interdepartmental communication.

• Trains and supervises custodial and facilities staff by providing daily guidance, ensuring task completion and quality
• Approves timesheets and leave requests; participates in hiring and disciplinary actions for facilities staff.
• Plans and executes maintenance and improvement projects in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and remodeling.
• Manages inventory and distribution of supplies and equipment; supports staff with installation.
• Coordinates vendors for outsourced services and procures materials and labor estimates.
• Uses facility systems including BAS, CMMS, budgeting, and timekeeping software.
• Tracks and manages service requests via the Facilities Helpdesk.
• Coordinates with IT for surveillance and networked system upkeep.
• Communicates with department heads to schedule work and minimize operational disruption.
• Identifies service delivery improvements and collaborates with leadership on logistics and staffing.
• Responds to internal service requests and ensures satisfaction through follow-up.

• Associate degree in technical, business, math, or general studies is required.
• Four (4) years of experience in construction, maintenance, or technical service field.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Monday - Friday 2:30 - 11 p.m.

Read the full job description here: Assistant Facilities Manager Job Description

Learn more about the Facilities department here: Linn County Facilities Website