FACILITIES - DIRECTOR

Crook, County of (OR); Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Crook County in Oregon is seeking a Facilities Director to lead a team of maintenance professionals in the preventative care, maintenance, and repair of County buildings and systems, with hands-on field presence. This working leadership role oversees safety, space planning, budgeting, and project work, mentoring staff to deliver safe, high-quality service to employees and the public.

The Director will ensure compliance with building, fire, life-safety and workplace standards while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 7+ years maintenance/construction experience and 3+ years management.
• Alternatively, 10+ years maintenance/construction experience with 3+ years management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a maintenance team across facilities, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Oversee budget, contracts, and resource allocation for county buildings.
• Plan workspace needs assessments and implement efficient office layouts.
• Provide on-site direction, training, and professional development for staff.

Skills

People management

Facilities management

Budget management

Safety compliance

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

Under the direction of the County Manager, the Facilities Director is responsible for leading and managing a team of maintenance professionals in the preventative care, maintenance, and repair of all County buildings and associated systems, while ensuring County buildings and facilities meet applicable state, local, and national safety codes. This is a working leadership position requiring regular, hands‑on presence in the field alongside Facilities employees. The Director performs and assists with facilities maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and project work as operational needs require; provides on‑site direction and technical guidance; and models safe, effective work practices.

The Director must possess extensive subject‑matter expertise and a strong knowledge of best practices related to the management, modernization, improvement, maintenance, and upkeep of County facilities. The Director is also responsible for instructing, mentoring, and training team members to support consistent, safe, and high‑quality service delivery. The position oversees the Facilities budget, including allocating financial resources, materials, contractors, equipment, and staff in the most efficient and effective manner.

Essential Job Functions

The Facilities Director will play a critical role in the facilitation, planning, and management of the County's workspace needs assessments; developing strategies for the efficient, timely, and cost‑effective rollout of office space plans. This includes evaluating space utilization, supporting functional office layouts, coordinating moves and reconfigurations, and promoting the effective use of available County workspaces.

The Director is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, safety, and effective performance of County‑owned buildings to maximize their longevity, operational efficiency, and suitability for County operations. Responsibilities include overseeing building safety practices; conducting or coordinating facility safety inspections; identifying and addressing safety hazards; supporting compliance with applicable building, fire, life‑safety, and workplace safety requirements; and coordinating corrective actions, repairs, and improvements as needed. The Director will promote safe, accessible, efficient, and well‑maintained County facilities that support employees, departments, and the public.

Employee Management Responsibility

This position has management and development responsibilities over 5+ employees, including succession planning and performance reviews.

• Bachelors in a business‑related field + a minimum of 7 years relative maintenance/construction experience and 3 years management experience

OR

• 10 years relative maintenance/construction experience and 3 years management experience
• Able to complete/pass a thorough employment and/or criminal history check.

Competencies

1. Technical Capacity: Extensive knowledge of building and equipment repair; including, but not limited to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, and the reading of blueprints and technical diagrams.
2. Purchasing, vendor negotiation, and contracting
3. Staff management and development
4. Microsoft Office Suite
5. Ability to make professional public presentations
6. Ability to work collaboratively with management and subordinates.
7. Ability to work within reasonable time deadlines.

Safety Sensitive Requirements

• This position is considered to be a safety sensitive position, requiring initial drug screening and ongoing random drug screening.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.