Facility Maintenance Manager

Position Description

Facility Maintenance Manager General Summary:

Under general supervision of Sr Facilities Maintenance Manager, is responsible to assist in the operation, maintenance, coordination, and supervision of work related to Precinct's Two Facilities Maintenance including responsibility for developing and managing the annual budget planning and its administration. Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The Facilities Maintenance Manager is expected to possess knowledge of applicable rules and regulatory requirements as well as the ability to implement best industry practices and occupational and safety hazard standards. Lead a team of approximately 25 dedicated employees. The leadership of this team is crucial to ensure employees are engaged, motivated, and trained, and provided a safe work environment. Will also assist to manage renovations and construction projects in coordination with the appropriate Precinct Departments, Divisions, Harris County Engineering, and/or outside consultants, including developing project scope, cost estimates, and project budgets.

Assist in the management of general repair programs that includes preventative measures to protect against electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or facility structural and equipment failures. In addition, this role will manage a general building maintenance program that includes daily cleaning services at Precinct Two owned facilities. Maintain records of material and labor costs for renovation and construction projects; provide information to support applications for disaster recovery reimbursement programs. Ensure Precinct Two facilities meet all required codes and regulations: including fire alarm systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the safe and timely daily operation and maintenance of equipment and facilities and setting and tracking performance indicators; utilize in-house and contracted workforce

• Inspect completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards; maintain work records of all construction work, repair, and maintenance performed

• Assist and supervise staff, encompassing all administrative functions, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performance, administering discipline, and addressing employee related issues; manage staff in preventative and corrective maintenance activities

• Maintain files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, permits, occupancy and compliance certificates, and applicable contract service agreements

• Assist in the development of short term and multi-year plan for operation and maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment

• Assist in development and management of department budget. Review and approve departmental expenses and perform monthly reconciliations to ensure financial goals are met.

• Ensure employees are following established safety policies and regulations

• Perform any additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned by upper management or as necessitated by the evolving needs of the organization.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of relevant experience in construction and building maintenance

• Three (3) years of supervisory/management experience

Licensure:

• Must have a valid Class C driver's license (Texas by hire date) and maintain a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage projects using state of the art project management and construction principals

• Ability to operate construction equipment

• Participation in our random drug and alcohol testing program

• Thorough knowledge of techniques, materials, and equipment necessary for proper facilities maintenance

• Understanding of building maintenance principles, including preventative and reliability-centered maintenance

• Ability to motivate a team to improve the employee experience and foster a learning environment

• Effective organization and direction of personnel during crisis or emergency situations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in multitasking and leading teams to execute a range of precinct objectives and timely completion of projects

• Ability to identify hindrances in construction progress

• Collaboration skills to work effectively with management staff and team members

• Proficiency in construction, facilities, and building maintenance

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Construction Management, Engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university (preferred)

Experience:

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite - e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Tririga software or other Facilities Maintenance Software (preferred)

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

• Hours may vary based on business needs of the department and some weekend, evening hours or holidays may be required during special events.

Location

• 8103 Wade Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To Position: Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager

• Supervises Positions: All Facilities Maintenance Staff

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This job mainly operates in a clerical, office setting, however will require field work for asset capture/identification. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. Noise level in the work environment is usually average.

• This position requires sitting, standing, walking, grabbing, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, grasping, and repetitive motions in the performance of daily duties. Requires the ability to lift files of up to 50 lbs, as necessary.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Computer Science

• Management Information Systems

• Other Related Field

• Unrelated Field

• N/A; No Degree

03

Which of the following best describes your verifiable relevant experience in construction and building maintenance? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more

• I do not have this experience

04

Please provide details about your verifiable relevant experience in construction and building maintenance. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable supervisory/management experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than three (3) years

• Three (3) years or more but less than four (4) years

• Four (4) years or more but less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more

• I do not have this experience.

06

Please provide details about your verifiable supervisory/management experience. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

07

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: Do you meet the above requirement? (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

08

Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced

• Intermediate

• Basic

• Entry Level

• Not proficient

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx