Operations Manager - General Services

County of Bucks; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Bucks is seeking an Operations Manager for General Services to oversee maintenance, improvements, and safety across county buildings, dams, parks, and properties. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and coordinate vehicle and equipment programs to ensure reliable facilities operations.

The role requires five years of management experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a CDL. Strong knowledge of building trades and preventive maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have staff supervision experience and ability to manage trades and related functions.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in a facilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all General Services operations, maintenance, and repairs for county buildings, properties, dams, parks.
• Assign work, set schedules, interview, train and develop subordinates; control operating costs.
• Develop and manage a countywide equipment maintenance program.
• Schedule and supervise general maintenance activities including building systems and grounds.
• Develop employee-training programs and provide technical instruction to staff.
• Assist in budget preparation and monitor department expenditures.
• Ensure security of tools, materials, and facilities; support emergency response as needed.
• Handle employee grievances and perform related duties as required by the Director of Operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Leadership

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

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COUNTY OF BUCKS

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JOB TITLE: Operations Manager JOB CODE:

• DEPARTMENT: General Services UNION: 00

FLSA STATUS: Exempt GRADE:

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• POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of General Services and general maintenance, improvements for county buildings, properties, and dams, and parks including staff supervision, budget preparation, vehicles, tools and equipment.

• Assign work, set schedules, interview, train and develop subordinates. Delegate authority and responsibility, establish procedures and methods, control operating costs, interpret policy, and review performance.
• Develop, implement and manage a countywide equipment maintenance program.
• Schedule, set-up and supervise general maintenance activities including: building maintenance, repair of utilities and boiler systems, electrical systems, carpentry, masonry, painting, dams, vehicles and county grounds maintenance.
• Develop employee-training programs so the trades' personnel can function individually or in a group setting.Provide training and technical instruction to subordinates in all areas. Process forms and maintain records as required.
• Assist in preparation of budgets.
• Responsible for basic supervision of tradesmen for work assignments, etc.
• Responsible for security and supervision of tools, materials, etc.
• Assist security staff during any emergency or situation affecting facility safety and security.
• Administer employee grievance issues.
• Performs related duties as required by Director of Operations.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering are highly desirable.
• Five years' management experience supervising trades and related functions.
• Working knowledge of building trade-related mechanics.
• Possess and maintain a Commercial Driver's License

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