Facilities Manager

City of Dothan, AL; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dothan, AL seeks a senior Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, repair, and improvement of city facilities. You will supervise trades, coordinate with staff and contractors, and ensure work meets codes and specifications.

You will prepare work orders, cost estimates, and project specs, and manage preventative maintenance programs. Strong leadership and knowledge of building systems are essential for safe, efficient facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college/university with an Associate’s degree in HVAC repair, construction, basic maintenance, or closely related field.
• Five years of recent, progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance/building construction including supervising trades.
• Ten years of experience in facility maintenance/remodeling/repair with skilled trades supervision (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry).
• Three years of government/municipal facility/construction project experience preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Management, Building Science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, renovation, remodeling, repair, and maintenance of city facilities.
• Direct and coordinate maintenance activities with City personnel and outside contractors.
• Instruct crews, schedule work, and supervise performance; inspect work.
• Prepare work orders, cost estimates, and project specifications; obtain quotes.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and review drawings.
• Evaluate and optimize building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC systems

Building codes

Facility maintenance

Computers & software

Communication

Project supervision

Contract coordination

Education

Associate degree in HVAC repair/Construction/Basic maintenance

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Management/Building Science (preferred)

Tools

EPA Universal Certification (Section 608)

Job description

This position is responsible for managing construction, renovation, remodeling, repair, and maintenance of city facilities.

• Coordinates and overseas facility maintenance, repair, renovation, and improvement activities performed by City personnel and outside contractors.
• Instructs crews in work methods; schedules work assignments; confers with crews concerning problems encountered; dictates work procedures; inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Evaluates facility conditions and building systems to identify maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement needs. Inspects city facilities to determine repairs as needed.
• Prepares work orders; evaluates and prioritizes requests for service.
• Directs and coordinates preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepares cost estimates for maintenance, remodeling, and repair projects; prepares project specifications; requisitions necessary materials and parts; obtains quotes for larger purchases in accordance with state bid laws and city procedures.
• Reviews submitted drawings; assists in the design of new projects and repairs.
• Reviews and analyzes building electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems; makes recommendations for the optimization of system performance.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and HVAC system installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Knowledge of facility maintenance practices, preventative maintenance programs, and building systems.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in building maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the proper application and safe use of equipment, tools, and materials utilized in building maintenance and construction.
• Skill in evaluating building conditions and identifying maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement needs.
• Skill in coordinating maintenance activities involving City personnel and outside contractors.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facility maintenance and repair needs.
• Ability to evaluate building systems and recommend appropriate maintenance, repair, replacement, and improvement strategies.
• Ability to oversee contractors and verify that maintenance and repair work is performed in accordance with specifications, applicable codes, and City requirements.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The General Services Director assigns work in terms of division goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of division activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include building codes, OSHA regulations, ADA regulations, safety rules, contract requirements, specifications, maintenance schedules, and department and city policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and technical maintenance duties. The variety of systems to be maintained contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to manage the maintenance of city facilities. Successful performance ensures the provision of safe and well-maintained facilities.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city personnel, vendors, contractors, engineer, architects, and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Facilities Supervisor, Accounting Technician (General Services), Facilities Technician I & II, Facilities Carpenter I & II, and Facilities Worker.

• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with an Associate’s degree in HVAC repair, construction, basic maintenance, or closely related field; and
• Five (5) years recent progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance and/or building construction to include renovating, remodeling, or repairing with the supervision of skilled trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and carpentry).

OR

• Graduation from standard senior high school or GED, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
• Ten (10) years recent progressively responsible experience in facility maintenance and/or building construction to include renovating, remodeling, or repairing with the supervision of skilled trades (plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, and carpentry).
• Five (5) years recent work experience in the maintenance, remodeling, renovation, repair, or operation of commercial buildings preferred.
• Three (3) years recent Government and/or Municipal experience in the operations of facilities/construction projects preferred.
• Three (3) years recent experience managing commercial construction, renovation, remodeling, or commercial facility improvement projects preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited* college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Construction, Management, Building Science, or closely related field preferred.

*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER

Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/ Demotion/Transfer form. (See condition for details.)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 09/10/01)
• Employees in this position are required to obtain and maintain an EPA Universal Certification (Section 608) within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer. (See condition for details.)
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12)
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application. This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity, Afforitive Action Employer