Facilities Director

Lorain County Commissioners; Elyria (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lorain County Commissioners are seeking a qualified leader for the Facilities Management Department (FMD) to oversee Lorain County-owned and leased facilities, including construction projects, property management and maintenance services. The role ensures effective space planning, policies, and daily operations across county buildings and grounds.

The successful candidate will plan, direct and coordinate all departmental activities, manage the budget, supervise staff, and ensure compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, public administration, construction management or related field.
• Five years of facilities management experience in building and grounds maintenance programs or related area.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of general construction, maintenance/repair and project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and coordinate all activities of the Facilities Department.
• Develop and monitor the departmental budget; supervise personnel.
• Oversee design, construction, operation and custodial services for Lorain County facilities.

Skills

Workplace safety

Project management

Maintenance management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, public administration, construction management or related field

Job description

The Facilities Management Department (FMD) operates, maintains and monitors all Lorain-County-owned and -leased facilities. The Department performs project management for Commissioners' construction and renovation projects, property management of leases/purchases, fleet management, and preventative maintenance to building infrastructure and daily building services, such as custodial and general maintenance.

Under administrative direction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners through the County Administrator, plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of the Facilities Department, including the design, construction, operation, maintenance and custodial services of all the Lorain County owned/operated facilities, buildings and grounds, including all space planning and operational project requirements and concerns; develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and objectives; prepares and monitors departmental budget; supervises personnel; performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, public administration, construction management or related field,
• five (5) years of facilities management experience in building and grounds maintenance programs or related area
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of general construction, maintenance/repair and project management.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules or regulations to specific situations.

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