Facilities Management Administrator

TCSA; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

San Joaquin County General Services seeks a seasoned Facilities Management Administrator to lead countywide facilities operations, including maintenance, security, and improvements. The role guides a 65-member team of managers and staff, oversees renovation projects with outside partners, and manages a multi‑million budget with contracts and purchasing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will foster safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement, balancing resources with competing

Qualifications

• Experience: One year as a District Maintenance and Construction Superintendent in San Joaquin County service.
• Experience: Six years of experience in building maintenance or engineering in a commercial, industrial or institutional building or building complex including two years managing staff with administrative and operational responsibilities, preferably for a governmental entity.
• License: Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver License.
• Coursework in mechanical, civil or electrical engineering may substitute for the above non-management experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (30 semester units equals one year).

Responsibilities

• Lead Countywide facilities operations, including maintenance, repair, security, and facility improvements.
• Guide a team of approximately 65 employees, providing leadership to managers, supervisors, and facilities staff.
• Oversee construction and renovation projects, partnering with contractors, vendors, Capital Projects, and County departments.
• Manage a $29.9 million operation, including budgeting, contracts, purchasing, and resource planning.
• Champion safety, compliance, and preparedness, ensuring facilities meet applicable regulatory and operational standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver facility services and meet County needs.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Project management

Contract negotiation

Safety compliance

Facilities operations

Job description

General Services - Facilities Management

This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the General Services Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applicationswill not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

facilities management administrator

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Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and a drug screening test.

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44 N San Joaquin St, Third Floor, Suite 330

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RECRUITMENT

RECRUITMENT

0926-RM0351-01

Friday, September 14, 2026 -

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

All applications must be submitted by the final filing date.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: One year as a District Maintenance and
Construction Superintendent in San Joaquin County
service.

about the department

about the department

0926-RM0351-01

0926-RM0351-01

RECRUITMENT

RECRUITMENT

San Joaquin County General Services is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its Facilities
Management Administrator. This key leadership position oversees the County’s Facilities Management division, a team of
approximately 65 employees responsible for providing essential facility and property management services across County-
owned and leased facilities.

With an annual budget of approximately $29.9 million, the Facilities Management division provides building maintenance,
minor construction and reconstruction, janitorial services, real property management, facility security, and other critical
services that keep County facilities safe, functional, healthy, and responsive to the needs of departments and the public.

OR PATTERN II

Experience: Six years of experience in building
maintenance or engineering in a commercial, industrial or
institutional building or building complex including two
years managing staff with administrative and operational
responsibilities, preferably for a governmental entity.

Substitution: Coursework in mechanical, civil or electrical
engineering from an accredited college or university may
be substituted for the above non-management experience
on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years (30
semester units equals one year).

AND FOR BOTH PATTERNS

License: Must possess and maintain a valid California
Driver License.

The ideal candidate will be a strong operational leader who can effectively manage people, projects, budgets, contractors, and competing priorities while building collaborative relationships across the County. This is an
excellent opportunity to lead a diverse facilities
operation and play an important role in maintaining and
improving the spaces that support County services every
day.

What You’ll Lead

As the Facilities Management Administrator, you’ll lead the people, projects, and operations that keep County facilities safe, functional, and efficient.

Lead Countywide facilities operations, including maintenance, repair, security, and facility improvements.

Guide a team of approximately 65 employees, providing leadership to managers, supervisors, and facilities staff.

Oversee construction and renovation projects, partnering with contractors, vendors, Capital Projects, and County departments.

Manage a $29.9 million operation, including budgeting, contracts, purchasing, and resource planning.

Champion safety, compliance, and preparedness, ensuring facilities meet applicable regulatory and operational standards.

Drive continuous improvement, identifying smarter, more efficient ways to deliver facility services and meet County needs.

• Through subordinate managers and supervisors, manages, plans, organizes, coordinates, staffs and directs various facility-related construction, maintenance and repair processes and programs; provides operational oversight and technical expertise to staff performing facility maintenance and related activities; analyzes and measures effectiveness of programs and resources.
• Assures appropriate department staffing; selects, assigns, trains, and monitors staff performing a wide variety of facilities-related duties; evaluates employee performance; verifies and monitors staff proficiency; identifies staff development needs and oversees training activities, as required.
• Plans, assigns, and directs the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and related infrastructure/equipment; develops and implements comprehensive preventive maintenance programs; coordinates the activities of construction crews.
• Coordinates with capital projects regarding the remodel, renovation and new construction projects as assigned; participates in the project planning and development process; negotiates terms and agreements, coordinates, and inspects the work of outside contractors; ensures compliance with policies and practices regarding the use of contracted services.
• Evaluates work methods and systems; develops and utilizes various quality control and quality improvement methods; inspects and reviews work performed.
• Monitors equipment to assure proper function as well as the need for timely maintenance, repairs or replacement; assures that staff have up-to-date supplies, tools and resources; assures the proper use of chemicals and personal safety equipment; develops accident prevention and emergency and disaster plans.
• Prepares and administers the Division budget and participates in departmental budget development activities; identifies and solicits potential funding sources; prepares, administers and manages grants; directs and supervises Division accounting and reimbursement activities; and coordinates the purchase and storage of all materials, equipment, tools and services for the repair and maintenance of facilities and related equipment.
• Develops and ensures adherence to policies, procedures, and the administration of operations pertaining to safety and security-related programs; establishes and directs the preparation/maintenance of department policy and procedure manuals and process instructions.
• Prepares and submits reports; collects and maintains accurate operations and other data; investigates complaints regarding facilities services; determines and implements corrective actions.
• May act as liaison in matters of regulatory or compliance issues with outside agencies for assigned areas; assures compliance with state and other standards/regulations; reviews call logs and service requests to monitor customer service; recommends and implements process and procedural changes to meet needs; negotiates effective solutions to difficult problems.
• Manages special projects; researches and analyzes information and statistical data, conducts research and surveys; prepares complex correspondence, reports and other documents.
• Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences, including meetings of the Board of Supervisors; provides recommendations on matters germane to areas of assignment; participates on committees and task forces; makes oral and written presentations; interprets and presents information on County facility-related programs to interested groups and individuals; develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with various state, local and county officials, managers, community groups, regulators, and the public; may represent General Services as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles, methods, and best practices of facility maintenance, construction, and property management; occupational hazards and safety practices of the building, electrical and mechanical trades; supervisory methods and techniques; California administrative codes and O.S.H.A. requirements; standard uniform building and safety codes; standard business uses of computer hardware, software and peripherals.

ABILITY

Plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates; plan and oversee maintenance projects; estimate labor, materials and other costs for projects; plan and execute preventive maintenance programs; keep records and prepare reports; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external parties encountered during the course of work; read and interpret complex rules, regulations, plans and specifications; prepare budgets and make expenditure recommendations; utilize computers effectively to accomplish management objectives.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent walking and standing for long periods of time; occasional sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; Lifting-frequent lifting of 30 pounds or less; occasional lifting of 30 to 50 pounds; Vision-constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work; Dexterity-Frequent holding, grasping, repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking-constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Emotional/Psychological-Constant concentration and decision making; frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations, trauma, grief or death; occasional working alone and traveling; Special Requirements--may occasionally work weekends/nights; Environmental Conditions-frequent exposure to noise; frequent risk of exposure to hazardous materials; frequent contact with dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation and indoor/outdoor cold and heat.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of three medical plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program