The Facilities Maintenance Division in the Department of Public Works is seeking an individual with strong leadership organizational communication and interpersonal skills to perform difficult professional technical and administrative work planning directing supervising and overseeing the work of crews engaged in planning coordinating monitoring and performing a variety of general building/equipment maintenance cleaning repair or construction projects.
As the Manager of Facilities Maintenance you will assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and uniform maintenance program; prepare manpower material and cost estimates for individual projects; and supervise and participate in the work of crews engaged in tasks requiring the skill ability knowledge and dexterity of several trades utilized in repair and maintenance. Youll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional customer service and upholding the public interest.
To be successful in this position you must be a proactive and creative problem solver ready and willing to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities. You must have the demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously juggle competing priorities develop and manage project scheduling and budgets perform site inspections to monitor work and and verify conformance to specifications plans and work orders and meet firm deadlines with minimal direction. Good judgment and common sense are essential. We are looking for an excellent daytoday manager who can keep operations running smoothly anticipate problems before they develop and will roll up their sleeves and take action when needed.
40 hours per week 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Some evening weekend and holiday work may be required to meet operational needs. Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated target hiring range $84000 to $101000 and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical dental vision longterm care life) paid time off generous retirement contributions health and wellness programs tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans training and professional growth opportunities and excellent work/life balance
Job Functions
What you will do with us:
Plan direct supervise oversee and evaluate the work of trades skilled semiskilled and custodial employees; participate with work crews and operate construction and maintenance equipment when needed.
Prepare bid documents; analyze and evaluate bids and make recommendations for action.
Prepare administer and monitor service contracts and other contracts that support operations; inspect monitor and verify contracted work for conformance.
Plan monitor schedule budget coordinate and manage consultants or contractors carrying out minor operationsfunded maintenance or repair projects.
Manage projects and facility maintenance crews; attend planning and design meetings; coordinate construction schedules; review project budgets.
Oversee building and equipment maintenance repair renovation and minor construction for Cityowned buildings facilities and other related equipment.
Develop review and implement standard operating procedures.
Develop projects and equipment life cycle replacement schedules.
Participate in budget development; make recommendations; monitor expenditures.
Support Departmentwide initiatives including snow/ice removal as needed.
May assume the duties of the Division Chief as needed/assigned.
Excellent organizational analytical interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
Selfmotivated with excellent followthrough on assigned duties.
Ability to work independently within a team environment with a strong customer service focus; must be able to interact professionally courteously and diplomatically with all internal and external customers.
At least 7 years of skilled work experience leading various trade works in projects from inception to closeout of construction.
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a team lead or leading projects as a manager/superintendent or equivalent preferred.
Valid drivers license with satisfactory driving record required upon hire; must agree to obtain Class A Commercial Drivers License within 12 months of hire as a condition of employment (required).
EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
Certified Facility Manager certification or equivalent required within 2 years of hire as a condition of employment.
Journeyman or Master License in a primary trade (electrical plumbing HVAC) preferred.
Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education experience certifications and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Additional Information
Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
A complete online application
Current Resume (attached to the online application)
Review of applications will begin immediately so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This is a fulltime nonexempt position which means an individual in this position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Citys personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. The successful candidate will be subject to a preemployment background investigation.
The successful candidate will be subject to a preemployment background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcoholfree drugfree and smokefree workplace which applies to any person employed by conducting business with or applying for a position with the City. Each employee as a condition of their employment may be required to participate in preemployment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate postaccident and random testing.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
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