Summary
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
The Facilities Department is responsible for the maintenance, repair, remodel, construction, and custodial services for all county-owned and/or operated facilities.
ABOUT THE COUNTY:
We know where you choose to live, work and play matters. Deschutes County is one of the largest employers in Central Oregon and the largest municipal government in the region. Our dedicated and passionate workforce of more than 1,200 employees provide County services in a number of departments, divisions, and offices.
Located in the heart of Central Oregon, between the towering Cascade Mountain Range to the west and the high desert plateau to the east, Deschutes County is the outdoor recreation capital of Oregon. We enjoy a renowned quality of life, with big-city opportunities and small-town neighborhoods.
We hope you’ll consider joining our talented team.
ABOUT THE JOB:
The Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for managing the overall custodial and building and grounds maintenance operations for the Facilities Department, including directing the work of custodial and building maintenance staff and supervisors, capital maintenance projects, and overall compliance with state and federal regulations and County policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manages staff; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; instructs and trains staff, monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; analyzes workload trends and develops staffing and makes assignment adjustments; ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and collective bargaining agreements.
- Manages operations and maintenance projects, maintenance activities and project budgets to maximize utilization of work force, resources and equipment; inspects maintenance projects to assure work quality, and effective use of resources; assures that jobsites and work zones comply with laws, regulations, and safety standards; assures that projects are completed to meet department goals and standards.
- Assists with fiscal year budget preparation, prepares cost estimates and recommendations; submits justifications for operational budget requests; monitors and controls expenditures for all operating and supply costs.
- Coordinates and manages equipment replacement and maintenance plans; develops and manages emergency response plans, and special event plans.
What You Will Bring:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of operation, replacement, and maintenance of building systems and grounds.
- Federal and state safety rules and regulations including OSHA general industry standards.
- County administration policies, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and personnel rules.
- Techniques and practices for efficient and cost-effective management of resources.
- Principles and practices of service contract administration for custodial, building maintenance and landscape maintenance.
- Materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in the renovation and maintenance of commercial structures.
- Supervisory techniques; public and customer service techniques.
Skill in:
- Interpreting and applying technical standards and procedures, federal and state rules and regulations, and County policies and procedures governing Facilities Department functions.
- Researching issues, analyzing findings, evaluating alternatives, and developing recommendations.
- Inspecting County facilities and grounds, and prioritizing repair and maintenance projects.
- Managing repair and maintenance project budgets and resources.
- Planning and managing coordinated response to weather emergencies.
- Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
*This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function.
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For additional information regarding this position, please click HERE . Review the full job description by clicking HERE.
Compensation
$8,646.07 to $11,586.55 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This position is available immediately.
BENEFITS:
Our robust health plan is offered at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents, which includes an innovative on-site clinic, pharmacy, and wellness and wellbeing services. Additionally, we include life insurance, retirement (PERS), generous paid time-off (14-18 hours/month to start, pro-rated for part-time), holidays, and professional development opportunities. Please click HERE for full benefit details.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Facility Management, Engineering, Business or Public Administration;
- AND five (5) years of facility management in the public sector, including managerial experience;
- OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the essential functions of the job.
Necessary Special Requirements
Driving is a requirement for this position. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended.
Excellent County benefit package when eligible.
Deschutes Countyoffers eligible employeesa comprehensive healthcare package that covers medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at a minimal cost of $95 per month for employee only or $116 per month for employee plus dependents. Coverage becomes effective the first of the month following1month of employment. Included in the health care package is the Deschutes Onsite Clinic (DOC), which provides a wide range of health, wellness, and primary care services to employees and their dependents. The DOC offers convenient hours and no out-of-pocket costs to patients. The DOC Pharmacy is a full service pharmacy available to employees and dependents to have their prescriptions filled at a discounted co-pay. In addition to the health care package, DeschutesCounty provides a generous and comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees.
Employer paid benefit offerings include:
- Life Insurance for employee and dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Program through Oregon PERS
- Time Management Leave
Employee paid voluntary benefit offerings include:
- 125 Flexible Spending Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Supplemental Life and Accident Insurance
To learn more about Deschutes County's generous benefit offerings, please visit www.deschutes.org/hr and click on Employee Benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 8/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
