Facilities Manager                                               FLSA Status:  Exempt

General Definition of Work

Performs difficult professional work planning, overseeing and supervising building maintenance and repair services and staff, coordinating facility operations, preparing and implementing division budget, preparing and maintaining records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Management Services Director.  Divisional supervision is exercised over all personnel within the division.

 

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not necessarily actual functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Essential Functions

Performs duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service; acts as team or group leader in the implementation of adopted city outcomes and goals.

Develops long and short-term operational, capital and management plans for the City's buildings, grounds and facilities.

Investigates, analyzes and resolves building maintenance issues, concerns and trends; identifies and prioritizes maintenance and repair tasks.

Manages and coordinates design work and contracts for new building and grounds construction projects and repairs to existing facilities.

Negotiates and monitors municipal contracts for custodial service, pest control, HVAC maintenance, elevator preventive maintenance, etc.

Prepares the division annual budget; approves and monitors expenditures authorized in the budget.

Participates, assists and makes recommendations in the recruitment and selection of assigned staff; assigns, directs, trains, inspects and evaluates the performance of division staff; participates and recommends transfers, promotions, demotions, suspensions and terminations; coaches, counsels and disciplines staff; develops staff schedules.

Reviews and recommends changes to plans related to construction, renovation or modification of city owned property.

Meets with architects, engineers and city personnel in the planning stages of construction to determine the most efficient and cost effective method of project completion.

Ensures compliance with the City's operational and management plans during construction or building renovations.

Serves as a knowledgeable resource for facility management issues for contractors, architects and city personnel in analyzing and resolving problems and concerns related to current or future buildings or grounds projects.

Evaluates and recommends modifications to facilities to calculate energy savings in relation to cost-benefit.

Facilitates project oversight for compliance with ordinances, purchasing and codes.

Represents the City on various boards and committees.

May be required to work outside of normal work hours in on-call and emergency situations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of building construction, maintenance and repair; thorough knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in repairing and maintaining facilities; thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials and equipment; ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates, consultants, engineers, elected officials and the general public.


 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in mechanical engineering, business administration, or related field and considerable experience in facilities maintenance and construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

 

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Possession of General Contractor’s license desirable.