Manager- Facilities (Facilities Management- Civil Service) (CJIS)

City of Dallas; Town of Marilla (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to lead maintenance teams across city facilities. You will set goals, manage budgets, supervise staff, and drive safety and quality in daily operations.

You will oversee projects, coordinate with contractors, and ensure services meet regulatory requirements. The role requires flexibility, strong leadership, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or an Architectural field.
• Four (4) years of experience in building/facility operations with contract and budget administration.
• Two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record and CJIS certification within the probationary period.
• Subject to 24-hour calls, inclement weather, and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manages operational activities of facilities maintenance and related staff; delegates tasks and monitors compliance.
• Sets short-, mid-, and long-term goals; directs schedules and departmental priorities.
• Inspects work for quality and safety; coordinates projects and supervises contractors.
• Analyzes production goals and oversees department budget; plans and administers special projects.
• Manages equipment, inventory, fixed assets and supplies; ensures safe operation and inspections.
• Provides quality customer service and responds to concerns in a timely, professional manner.
• Represent the program area at meetings and hearings; stays up to date on codes and laws.
• Performs other trades work as needed or assigned.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget administration

Contract administration

Staff supervision

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Job description

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Job Summary

Job Description Overview

Essential Functions

• 1 Manages operational activities of the facilities maintenance and related staff performing services throughout the City; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels.
• 2 Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and/or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities, participates in hiring and personnel activities, and monitors payroll and other timecard related issues.
• 3 Inspects, evaluates, and reviews work completed by crews and employees for quality and safety standards; coordinates improvement and maintenance projects and provides exceptional project management for facilities staff, contractors, and related personnel.
• 4 Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, and operation of special projects or facilities.
• 5 Manages equipment, inventory, fixed assets and supplies; ensures staff complies with daily facility inspections to ensure proper and safe operation practices are being followed; monitors historical sites and tracks all work completed.
• 6 Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally; addresses facility and related requests and ensures the timely and efficient handling of maintenance or repair concerns.
• 7 Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate; attends briefings and meetings to remain up to date on codes, regulations, and laws pertaining to facility operations and infrastructure.
• 8 Performs any and all other trades work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and precautions required of the assigned specialization.
• Thorough knowledge of construction trades and all facets of facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of human relations and supervision necessary to function as a first or second level supervisor.
• Ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate clerical/administrative, trade/technical, or professional employees.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Ability to read various complex schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to develop and implement budget for facilities and associated maintenance work.
• Ability to handle challenging, emergent, and complex situations.
• Ability to understand technical terminology of the specialization assigned.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

MINUMUM QUALIFICAITONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or an Architectural field.

EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of experience in building/facility operations, building trades, or building maintenance with responsibility for contract and budget administration and procuring building equipment/materials.

AND Two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)

EQUIVALENCIES

• High school diploma or GED plus eight (8) years of the required experience, including two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Associate degree in any field plus six (6) years of the required experience, including two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a non-specified field plus six (6) years or the required experience, including two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities will meet the education and experience requirements.
• Master's degree (or higher) in a specified field plus two (2) years of the required experience, including two (2) years of management/supervisory responsibilities, will meet the education and experience requirements.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be able to obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification within the probationary period.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Subject to 24-hour calls, inclement weather conditions, and varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires continuous standing, walking, and bending.
• No felony or Class A misdemeanor convictions.
• No Class B misdemeanor convictions within the last ten (10) years.
• No family violence convictions.
• Cannot currently be on deferred adjudication for any felony, Class A, or Class B misdemeanor charge.

Salary Range

Salary Range $73,590.40 - $91,977.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex. We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.