Facilities Manager

IONIA COUNTY, MICHIGAN

POSITION TITLE: Facilities Manager

Department: Buildings and Grounds

Reports to: County Administrator

Ionia County is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to provide day-to-day oversight of the County’s buildings and grounds and janitorial team members and serves as an active member of the maintenance work team.

The County is looking for a leader that is knowledgeable about facilities management, understands modern processes, equipment and technology, is willing to both teach and learn, embraces and engages in training opportunities, and is committed to a safe working environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and be respectful and fair to their staff.

Please submit your application, cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, at hr@ioniacounty.org or 101 W. Main St., Ionia, MI 48846.

Summary of Job Qualifications

· A minimum of 5 years of experience in related field.

· A minimum of 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience

· Previous management/supervisor experience of departmental staff that embodies leading by example, leading for success, and leading for results.

· Demonstrated experience establishing preventative maintenance programs, capital infrastructure projects, and grounds maintenance projects.

· Comfortable presenting bids, proposals and recommendations to the Board of Commissions.

· Valid Michigan Drivers License and undergo a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

· Position may require working outside of regular business hours, including weekends for emergencies and attending board meetings.

SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW.

Ionia County offers a rich benefit package that includes the following:

• Medical insurance – 5% employee premium co-pay per pay period or Opt-Out stipend.
• Group Life Insurance, $30,000
• Health Savings Account - employer contribution of $600 -$1200
• 401(a) and 457 Deferred Compensation plans
• Group Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Vacation days
• Personal days
• Holiday pay

Please submit your application, cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department, at hr@ioniacounty.org or 101 W. Main St., Ionia, MI 48846.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Facilities Manager

Department: Buildings & Grounds Wage Range: $62,109 - $76,024

Reports to: County Administrator Exempt

Summary:

Under the supervision of the County Administrator, the Facilities Manager is a working position, responsible for the maintenance of County facilities (buildings and grounds) and the supervision of the maintenance and janitorial staff. Planning for future improvements in coordination with the County Administrator and Board of Commissioners. This position is on-call in rotation with the maintenance workers.

Essential Functions:

· Provides effective management and leadership of departmental staff that embodies leading by example, leading for success, and leading for results.

· Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs and schedules for restoring, rebuilding, or replacing faulty or inoperative components and parts for vehicles, equipment and facilities.

· Manages infrastructure improvements, by creating bid specifications/requests for proposals (RFPs) when necessary, in partnership with the Office of the County Administrator and/or the County engineer. Presents recommendations at meetings of the Board of Commissioners.

· Works with construction managers, architects, contractors and subcontractors on assigned projects.

Coordinates and collaborates with Sheriff Office and Road Department maintenance staff for county-wide projects.

· Researches, organizes, and assesses complex data, including budget development, schedules/deadlines, and scope delineation, to identify strategic planning requirements and resources necessary to achieve successful completed projects.

· Tracks projects and activities, assembles data, prepares correspondence and reports, and completes related administrative activities for the department.

· Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s service by offering suggestions and directing and/or participating as an active member of the work team.

· Develops and oversees the administration of department safety programs designed in accordance with OSHA and MIOSHA standards; ensures that OSHA/MIOSHA requirements are met; reviews and submits accident and injury reports to the Human Resources office and investigates causes as deemed necessary.

· Serves as mentor to lead, teach and manage assigned staff; assigns tasks, responsibilities and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are communicated and achieved.

· Attends monthly Department Head, Airport , Parks and Facilities Committees meetings.

· Oversees and approves all vouchers for payments and prepares annual budget with the Finance Officer, to submit to the Board of Commissioners.

· Approves staff time sheets.

· Approves and submits invoices to Accounts Payable.

· Ability to operate a variety of equipment and tools, including tractors, mowers, table saw, sander, weed-eater rakes, basic hand and power tools.

· Basic electrical and plumbing skills. HVAC preventative maintenance.

· Basic math skills.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Mobility to work in an office and field setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; vision to read printed materials and inspect construction; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.

· Basic knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Environment:

· Work is performed in an office and field setting

· Work is subject to performance under weather conditions; exposure to hazardous chemicals, electrical currents, fumes, gases, noxious odors, loud noises, working from heights and working in confined spaces.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Ability to assign, review, plan and coordinate the work of employees.

· Ability to evaluate employee job performance.

· Ability to instruct, train and respond to employee problems.

Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor’s degree in facilities or business management a plus.

· A minimum of 5 years of experience in facilities management as a supervisor or related field.

· 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience.

· Valid drivers license

This position will be posted until filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,109.00 - $76,024.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,109 - $76,024