Manager, Building Services

• Able to manage and balance a heavy workload.
• Able to excel in collaborative settings working with cross sections of the division and City.
• An excellent communicator who listens and takes into account the perspective of others.
• Self-motivated and seeks opportunities to improve division processes.
• Capable of managing workplace frustrations with resilience and tact.
• Able to write reports for City Council and speak to them.
• Able to understand the theories, principles, methods, techniques and equipment used in building construction, maintenance and repair; familiar with Building codes and other laws, regulations and statutes that pertain to facilities maintenance.
• Able to communicate with and relate to a diverse workforce including English as a Second Language (ESL) employees.

• Planning, organizing, directing and coordinating a variety of building services activities to meet City needs.
• Selecting, motivating and evaluating staff, and providing for their training and professional development.
• Understanding and complying with federal, state, and local policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to critical subjects such as health and safety, environmental protection, procurement, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), etc.
• Analyzing complex technical and administrative building services problems, evaluating alternative solutions and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls.
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials; exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties, including staff, residents, elected officials, external agencies, and other interested parties.

• Your work will directly impact the City’s efforts to partner with the citizens and address their ideas and concerns as they engage with City staff in safe and clean facilities.
• You will work with great colleagues from diverse cultural and work backgrounds.
• You will be a part of a City that values diversity and equity and embeds these standards across city practices.
• You will have the opportunity to directly improve the lives of Oakland residents, business owners, and employees on a daily basis.

• You will be pivoting work activities based on changing priorities throughout each workday.
• You will be completing your work assignment with distractions from City clients and colleagues, the public, elected officials and engaged citizens.
• You will have frequent bouts of ambiguity when addressing matters with limited institutional knowledge.

• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Industry Monitoring: Grasping the external political, economic, competitive, and social factors affecting the industry
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Using Technology: Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Professional Impact: Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Delegating: Sharing responsibility, authority, and accountability
• Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions, functions, or teams
• Strategic Thinking & Perspective: Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration or related field.

• Five (5) years of responsible supervisory or managerial experience in the building facilities maintenance, construction and repair work.

• Membership in one or more of the following industry professional organizations:
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • U.S. Green Building Council
  • Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA)
• Industry related certifications or credentials in one or more of the following: 
  • Facility Management Professional (FMP)
  • Sustainability Facility Professional (SFP)
  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM)

This is an at-will position, exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules, per Charter Section 902.  

All applications received will be forwarded to the Public Works Department for further consideration. 

Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

What’s in it for you?

• 37.5-hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees’ Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security 
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem, Blue Shield, United Health Care, and other HMO and PPO plans. 
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents 
• Vision: VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents 
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year.
• Deferred Compensation: 457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner, applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Salary : $14,131 - $17,351