Facilities & Grounds Operations Manager

Town of Palm Beach; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Palm Beach seeks a skilled administrator to lead the Facilities Maintenance Division, supervising crews across grounds, facilities, and streets. You will oversee maintenance programs, safety policies, and budget planning to sustain the town's infrastructure and beautification efforts.

Preferred candidates have extensive building maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation experience, plus significant supervision and public relations skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with two years college coursework or equivalent.
• At least seven years of experience in building maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation techniques.
• At least five years supervisory experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Certifications in electrical, HVAC, or arborist/horticulturalist fields preferred.
• Ability to maintain records and create reports.
• Excellent writing and mathematical skills.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs and supervises the work of skilled subordinate employees in caring for Municipal medians and rights of ways, facilities, parks, streets, sidewalks, bike paths, street lights and related assets.
• Develops and manages Facilities Maintenance Division budget.
• Implements Department policies and procedures.
• Performs routine administrative tasks.
• Monitors the Town's infrastructure for repairs and upgrades.
• Develops and implements safety, pest control, and other programs within the division.
• Negotiates and meets with contractors for work on Town-owned property.
• Inspects completed work.
• Co-operates with civic groups in beautification programs.
• Utilizes maintenance management and financial software to manage tasks.

Skills

Public relations

Team leadership

Writing skills

Mathematical skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years college coursework

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

The Town of Palm Beach seeks a skilled administrator to lead the Facilities Maintenance Division, supervising crews across grounds, facilities, and streets. You will oversee maintenance programs, safety policies, and budget planning to sustain the town's infrastructure and beautification efforts.

Preferred candidates have extensive building maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation experience, plus significant supervision and public relations skills.