Facilities Manager

City of Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Hazard pay

Acting or lead

Job summary

The City of Colorado Springs is seeking a Facilities Manager (at-will) to oversee the operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and related systems including security, fire protection, elevators, and snow removal. You will develop budgets, forecast funding, supervise staff, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and municipal policies.

This role offers growth opportunities and requires strong experience in facilities maintenance within a government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Six years of full-time professional facility maintenance operations experience.
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation and maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, snow removal, security systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and elevators.
• Analyze costs to replace or repair equipment; make recommendations as appropriate.
• Develop and administer the annual budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; administer policies and procedures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide and/or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures.

Skills

Facilities maintenance operations

Budget forecasting

Staff management

Contract management

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/administration or related field

Job description

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Description / Position Overview

Facilities Manager

In this management (at-will) position, you will manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of all physical properties owned and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, including providing professional and technical assistance to staff. Typical departments and functions supervised might include a combination of two or more of the following: structural repair and maintenance, electrical repair and maintenance, and mechanical repair and maintenance.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Facilities Manager, You Will

• Assume management responsibility for the operation and maintenance of buildings, structures, grounds, infrastructure, snow removal, security systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and elevators
• Analyze costs to replace or repair equipment; make recommendations as appropriate
• Develop and administer the annual budget; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide and/or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

We Are Looking For Candidates Who Demonstrate

• Knowledge of
  • Operation characteristics, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program
  • Physical plant operations
  • Facilities construction methods, materials, and equipment
  • Purchasing and service contract principles and policies
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
  • Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
• Ability to
  • Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of facilities and grounds maintenance
  • Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of full-time professional facility maintenance operations or related experience
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience managing a facilities maintenance program in a municipal government setting

Please contact Shereen Ross at [e-mail] with any questions about this role.

Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Environmental Conditions

Primary Work Environment - Office and shop environment with travel from site to site and possible exposure to inclement weather

Extreme Temperature - Seasonally

Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally

Respiratory Hazards - Several times per week

Noise and Vibrations - Several times per week

Physical Hazards - Daily

Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently

Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments,

• shift differential
• pay differential
• acting or lead
• special assignment
• hazard pay
• longevity
• cell phone allowance
• uniform allowance
• relocation
• awards
• standby
• call out
• compensatory time off
• tuition
• overtime
• extra duty
• incentive
• holiday premium
• proficiency
• vacation sell back

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The City's job classifications, including physical demands and descriptions, can be found on the Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

You can view the status of your application on the City of Colorado Springs Careers page.

Working for the City of Colorado Springs is Rewarding!

Please visit the City of Colorado Springs' Total Rewards Site for additional benefits information.

The City of Colorado Springs is a place where people want to come to work each day. We have a culture of excellence, and we strive to provide our employees with the very best overall career experience and Total Rewards. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If you do not possess any relevant experience, type N/A.

04

Do you have two or more years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience managing a facilities maintenance program in a municipal government setting?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question