Facilities & Grounds Operations Manager

City of Grand Ledge; Grand Ledge (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Ledge is seeking a capable Public Works staff member who assists in planning and management of the City’s grounds and facilities operations, under the Public Works Superintendent. You will supervise assigned personnel, participate in divisions' activities, and help ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities include directing grounds and facilities operations, managing budgets, coordinating with other divisions, and providing project oversight.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates grounds and facilities operations, including personnel management, budgeting, general administration, and capital needs assessment.
• Participates in recruitment and hiring of department personnel; supervises staff, evaluates performance, and handles disciplinary actions.
• Assesses department operations, staffing, facilities, and equipment; develops annual budget requests and monitors expenditures.
• Directs daily activities of part-time, seasonal staff; prepares schedules; supervises work; maintains priorities across grounds and facilities projects.
• Assesses need for private contracting of special projects; participates in contracting and provides project oversight.
• Conducts research, compiles information, and prepares reports; represents the Public Services Department at meetings and assists in planning.
• Operates light and heavy equipment and vehicles in support of grounds and facilities projects; performs snow removal as assigned.
• Coordinates work with supervisors and provides project assistance as needed.
• Responds to weather and infrastructure emergencies; provides on-call duty as necessary.
• May be reassigned to other divisions to perform duties using the employee’s skills.
• Performs related duties and special projects as needed.
• These examples do not include all the duties expected.

Job description

City of Grand Ledge is seeking a capable Public Works staff member who assists in planning and management of the City’s grounds and facilities operations, under the Public Works Superintendent. You will supervise assigned personnel, participate in divisions' activities, and help ensure compliance with applicable statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities include directing grounds and facilities operations, managing budgets, coordinating with other divisions, and providing project oversight.