Facilities Maintenance Manager

Grade AL (Entry: $59,234.80)

Position Summary

Under the Public Works Department, incumbent plans, directs, and supervises the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of county-owned buildings and facilities. Oversees maintenance employees, contractors, preventive maintenance, work orders, and department expenditures. Ensures county facilities remain safe, functional, and maintained to support county operations and public use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and supervises the activities of a team of individuals engaged in the operations of facilities maintenance and operations, including the scheduling of daily and weekly activities, regular assignments and special assignments.
• Directs daily building maintenance operations and assign work based on safety, urgency, and operational needs.
• Supervises, train, schedule, and evaluate maintenance employees.
• Develops and manage a preventive maintenance program for buildings, equipment, and building systems.
• Oversees repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, heating and cooling, roofing, doors, flooring, painting, and general carpentry.
• Conducts routine facility inspections and identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and deteriorating conditions.
• Maintains a work-order system that tracks requests, priorities, labor, materials, costs, and completion dates.
• Coordinates maintenance with county departments to minimize interruptions to operations.
• Arranges for licensed contractors when work requires specialized skills, permits, or professional credentials.
• Prepares repair scopes, obtain quotes, and assist with bids and purchasing in accordance with county procedures.
• Monitors contractor performance and verify satisfactory completion before recommending payment.
• Prepares and administer the department budget and monitor expenditures.
• Maintains inventories of tools, equipment, supplies, and critical replacement parts.
• Develops a five-year facility maintenance and replacement plan, including projected costs and priorities.
• Maintains building maintenance records, warranties, equipment information, and service agreements.
• Coordinates required inspections and servicing of fire protection, emergency lighting, elevators, and other applicable building systems.
• Responds to urgent facility problems, including water leaks, system failures, storm damage, and other emergencies.
• Enforces safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment.
• Works as facilities liaison between building contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction activities covering new County buildings and renovations/additions to existing County buildings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in commercial or institutional building maintenance, facilities operations, or a related trade.
• At least two years of supervisory or lead-worker experience overseeing employees, contractors, or maintenance projects.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, building inspections, repair estimating, and work-order management.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable under county requirements.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or additional training in facilities management, construction, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining government buildings or multiple facilities.
• Experience preparing budgets, coordinating purchasing, and managing service contracts.
• Relevant trade licenses or facilities management certifications.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of commercial building systems and general maintenance practices.
• Ability to recognize when a repair requires a licensed contractor or specialized evaluation.
• Ability to read plans, equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and repair estimates.
• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple facilities and competing requests.
• Ability to supervise employees, address performance concerns, and maintain accountability.
• Ability to develop budgets, estimate repair costs, and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and computerized maintenance tracking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, department heads, contractors, and the public.
• Sound judgment when responding to emergencies and determining whether an area or system should be taken out of service.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work includes office duties and inspections or maintenance activities in indoor and outdoor environments. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and accessing mechanical rooms or confined work areas where authorized and properly equipped. Must be able to move tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, using assistance or lifting equipment as needed. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Requirements

Must be available for emergency calls outside normal working hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Must successfully complete applicable county pre-employment requirements and maintain any credentials required for assigned duties.

Employment is contingent upon a criminal background check and drug screening. Applications may be completed online here.
Online Job Application Link

Butts County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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