What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Facility Maintenance Manager position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
Join our team as the Facility Manager at our newest behavioral health treatment campus, Brockmann, in Vancouver, WA. You will directly be responsible for the 24/7 delivery of maintenance services and operational support to DSHS's Behavioral Health Treatment Center (BHTC) campus including supervision of the physical building systems maintenance and repair, campus landscaping, custodial operations, and transportation operations.
Behavioral Health Treatment Center Brockmann offers innovative treatment for residents who are civilly committed, in need of competency restoration, or adjudicated not guilty because of a mental diagnosis. Each residential unit helps shape the future of behavioral health, aligning with Washington State’s vision of community-based care. Treating residents in smaller facilities helps them stay closer to home, family, and support systems, fostering stronger community connections.
As part of the Maintenance and Operations Division, within the Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFAA), you’ll ensure a safe, efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and operationally sound facility for DSHS residents, clients, and staff. You will oversee and delegate tasks to 32 staff members, including three direct reports, and manage outside contractors and vendors. Responsibilities include plant operations, maintenance, transportation, asset management, custodial services, and capital construction support. Additionally, you will ensure a rapid response to operational needs.Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Some of what you will do
- Manage building maintenance to ensure a safe and functionally clean environment, where tasks are completed on time.
- Hire, train, supervise and direct maintenance and operations personnel, building strong relationships with team members and stakeholders through excellent interpersonal skills.
- Perform maintenance budget management and keep detailed records.
- Establish and sustain a safety program, maintaining compliance and operational standards for the facility and campus.
- Develop a coachable developmental program for MOD trades personnel at Brockmann, fostering continuous learning and skills enhancements.
- Ensure applicable policies and procedures (departmental, division, etc..) are communicated and held accountable by MOD personnel at Brockmann.
- Stay up to date on current building safety codes and regulations, ensuring compliance.
- Resolve conflicts quickly and fairly, maintaining a positive work environment.
During your first six months, you will play a critical role in shaping the maintenance operations and infrastructure of the healthcare campus ahead of its September opening. You will make key recommendations that impact skilled trade staff and facilities, including vehicles and equipment purchases within budget, building uses and occupancy, and appropriate maintenance staffing levels. You will propose workflow and quality process improvements, suggest human resource actions for your team, and provide input on facilities management, information systems, vendor consultation, financial reporting, and building construction. Your contributions will help establish a reliable maintenance operational foundation for the campus.
Who should apply
Professionals with 9* years of work experience in facility maintenance or facility management fields, or related; concurrent work experience should include:
- At least 5 years in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.
- Planning or managing long-range maintenance programs, budgeting, and staffing.
- Managing computerized maintenance management systems; including work orders and preventative maintenance, construction blueprints, schematics, building control systems, and fire alarm monitoring systems.
- A master's degree in architecture, engineering, building construction management, or related discipline will substitute for 6 years of above work experience. A bachelor's degree will substitute for 4 years of above work experience.
Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Certification in project management or faculty management; certification in RSMeans or Cost Works.
- Effectively communicate with management, peers, clients, and the public as required to carry out the assigned duties.
- Plan, assign, coordinate, supervise, and inspect work of skilled supervisors and staff, as well as contractors, in the maintenance, operation, and renovation of buildings and grounds.
- Plan long-range maintenance programs, budgets, and staffing needs.
- Understanding of construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems as well as knowledge of building fixtures and equipment.
This job is classified as Washington Management Services 2. Why Join Us? We partner with people to access support, care, and resources. DSHS employees make a difference in WA State every day by supporting sustainable recovery, independence, and wellness.
Interested? Please list 3 professional references’ contact information on your application and include your current resume and a cover letter explaining how your knowledge, skills, and abilities qualify you for this role. Questions? Please email Jenny at bastrjl@dshs.wa.gov or call 360-791-4168 and reference #02099. To learn more about DSHS, go towww.dshs.wa.gov.The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
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