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Facilities Manager
Summary
Title:Facilities Manager
ID:1119
Department:Facilities and Grounds
Job Type:Full Time (Exempt)
Posting End Date:N/A
Description
City of Melissa
Job Posting
April 1, 2024 

Position Title: Facilities Manager (Exempt)
Department:  Facilities and Grounds
Salary:  D.O.Q. 


Submit Electronic Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary History to the City Manager @ jlittle@cityofmelissa.com
 

General Summary   
The Facilities Manager, under general supervision, manages and supervises maintenance crews and equipment assigned to the City’s public facilities, including facility/public grounds, and overseeing contractors for facility renovations projects and maintenance. Conveys information to the public concerning the city facilities, policies, and procedures. Supervises the staff and comprehensive maintenance activities for City facilities; assures safe, effective, and efficient facilities operations, and compliance with State and Federal laws, and City policies and procedures.

This position is considered essential personnel and must be able to respond to assist in the management of emergencies and disaster related events; subject to working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list is illustrative and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

  • Responsible for city-wide facility maintenance, operations, and construction. 
  • Plans, coordinates, implements, and provides oversight for the general maintenance and repair of City facilities.
  • Assures responses to city-wide maintenance and facility needs, complaints, and work orders in a timely manner.
  • Leads and manages building maintenance staff and the inspection of structures and facilities; including, but not limited to, preventative and corrective maintenance, work order processing, spare part control, and system-wide troubleshooting (mechanical and electronic).
  • Assesses and determines appropriate repair/maintenance course of action and coordinates with external contractors when appropriate.
  • Monitors maintenance and construction projects to include inspection, design, build, renovation, or removal of city buildings/property. 
  • Responsible for administrative and project management duties.
  • Serves as the Project Manager for all facility maintenance activities. Oversees facilities maintenance projects, maintenance contracts, and assigned budgets.
  • Maintains and processes records, documents, and files associated with the daily operations of City facilities.
  • Responsible for the development, monitoring, reporting, and assessment of division’s budget, goals, and performance measures.
  • Inspects, reviews, and implements operation for compliance with City, state, and federal regulations and established safety standards.
  • Implements new policies and procedures as directed.
  • Supervises, recruits, hires, schedules, evaluates, trains, and delegates duties for custodians and facilities technicians and other staff assigned to the department; conducts incident investigations; coaching and disciplinary action as required.
  • Monitors and manages departmental records that include accounts payable and receivable, as well as work orders and inspections.
  • Manage and recommend capital and expense improvements. Prepares necessary documentation including capital requests and expense requisitions.
  • Drives to each activity site to supervise and train employees, and monitors facility activities.
  • Provides customers with information over the phone or in person, responds to and resolves citizens’ complaints concerning facilities and buildings.
  • Attends staff, committee, and council meetings and presents as needed.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
General Working Knowledge of:

  • Trade categories including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, temperature controls systems and HVAC.
  • Supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Operating principles for the following office equipment: computer, printer, telephone, copier, calculator, fax machine, two-way radio, and city vehicle.

Skilled in:

  • Oral and written communications.
  • Managing multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
  • Operating computers and related software programs.
  • Developing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating contracts for services and/or materials.
  • Preparation of accurate financial records, activity reports, and recommendations for annual budget requests.

Ability to:

  • Assess and determine facility condition, diagnose deficiencies, and recommend best-value corrective action.
  • Understand and apply knowledge of comprehensive construction, electric, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
  • Conduct comprehensive facility condition assessments.
  • Read and interpret professional drawings and specifications, safety regulations, equipment manuals, laws, and regulations associated with facility maintenance; read/comprehend budgets, spreadsheets, and project/facilities maintenance documentation.
  • Work in a climate-controlled office or exposure to outdoor weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with other city officials, the general public, and news media.
  • Remain calm and act resourcefully in an emergency.

Requirements:
Qualifications, Experience, and/or Certifications Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is highly preferred, but not required.
2. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing public or private facilities maintenance operations is required.  
 
Or an equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience which indicates the ability to possess a comprehensive knowledge of the job requirements.
 
3Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Melissa’s vehicle insurance provider.
4. Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, an extensive personal background check, be eligible and able to meet all requirements for compliance with CJIS and TCOLE.

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