Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lauderdale Lakes, FL is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to support the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, you perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual labor to keep buildings and systems running efficiently, provide direction to Facilities Division crews, and oversee inspections and work orders.

You will schedule maintenance, supervise contractors, manage inventory, and respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least three years of responsible experience in facility operations, property management, or a building trade.
• Ability to read and understand work orders and safety procedures and to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with basic office software and ability to track inspections and maintenance in a computer system.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, track, prioritize, and assign building maintenance requests and work orders.
• Schedule and monitor routine upkeep of all City facilities and security systems.
• Source external service providers, monitor service contracts, and oversee their on-site work.
• Maintain inventory of municipal facilities components and ensure records are up to date.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs to spot damages, hazards, and needed upgrades.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and coordinate with the Senior Facilities Coordinator.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Supervision

Customer service

Multi-tasking

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serve as an integral part of the Lauderdale Lakes Department of Public Works Team. Under general supervision, perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual labor activities to ensure that all building operations, physical infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems run at optimal efficiency. Provide technical direction and supervision to the Facilities Division crews with the direction of the Sr. Facilities Coordinator and Assistant Director. This role is responsible for scheduling routine inspections, managing work orders, supervising contractors, supervising and ensuring the workplace remains a safe, comfortable environment for employees and visitors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Sr. Facilities Coordinator and Assistant Director Public Works.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercise supervision over the Facilities Division Maintenance workers assigned to the Public Works Department, at the discretion of the Sr. Facilities Coordinator and Assistant Director.

• Inspect, track, prioritize, and assign building maintenance requests and Work Orders.
• Schedule and monitor routine upkeep of all City Facilities and security systems.
• Source external service providers, monitor service contracts/agreements, and oversee their on-site work.
• Maintains an inventory of all municipal Facilities components within the City of Lauderdale Lakes that are part of the assigned responsibilities. Inventories and inspection reports will be maintained on a computer system and in a manual file system if needed.
• Conduct regular walk-throughs to spot asset damages, hazards, safety concerns and required infrastructure upgrades.
• Purchase and manage a stock of tools, replacement components, and operating supplies.

• Track facility expenses and review invoices to keep operations aligned with City’s financial targets.
• Respond to situations during and after-hours emergency calls.
• Investigates and responds to concerns and complaints related to all facilities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent; supplemented by at least three (3) years of responsible working experience in facility operations, property management, or a building trade.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within the first six (6) months of employment. Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge safe working practices and usage of cleaning solutions
• Skill with small hand tools and industrial cleaning equipment
• Skill in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel)
• Skill in providing good customer service
• Ability to multi-task while working with tight deadlines and shifting priorities
• Ability to train personnel on safety measures and use of cleaning products, equipment and techniques.
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to use critical thinking skills to arrive at solutions and suggest improvements to processes
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to work during the weekends, evenings and holidays.