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Job Description

Do you want to be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult technical and administrative work in the Facilities Maintenance Section of the Municipal Services Department and provides assistance to the Facilities Manager in completion of multiple functions of building operations and maintenance for City facilities; does related work as required. Supervises subordinate technical personnel. Work is performed under limited supervision.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Plans, supervises, coordinates, and assigns work activities for the Facilities Maintenance Section and ensure jobs/tasks are completed on schedule and within budget
• Determines repairs needed on equipment; makes or obtains cost estimates
• Assists the Facility Manager with financial forecasting and annual budgeting
• Prepares and supervises the development and management of various capital improvement and special projects associated with building repairs, renovations, and maintenance for various City facilities
• Supervises multiple work order generated facility project and maintenance activities
• Supervises and coordinates the work of contractors
• Oversees the work of the Facilities Maintenance Section
• Conducts annual performance reviews for assigned staff
• Maintains effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, vendors and contractors
• Oversees the work order system and provides system reports

RELATED TASKS :

• Provides training for skilled and semi-skilled staff
• Maintains all building maintenance, preventive maintenance and asset tag files
• Maintains shop and vehicle equipment files
• Schedules vacation and other types of leave requests for subordinates
• Identifies and addresses any deterioration, repair, and maintenance needs of City facilities
• Develops creative solutions to repair City facilities
• Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of Facility Maintenance
• Performs various maintenance duties where applicable, e.g., work orders, orders materials and supplies, prepare cost estimates, create and track job/time records, labor logs, and maintenance logs
• Oversee the work of field technician maintenance and special projects in the trades of carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, masonry, and other related trades specialties
• Performs related work as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES :

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of building maintenance
• Ability to understand, interpret, lead, and effectively carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations
• Knowledge of building systems, components, design concepts, construction methods, and materials
• Knowledge of project management
• Thorough knowledge of the characteristics and maintenance needs of a wide variety of building and mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of large scale remodeling and repair of buildings and building related systems
• Comprehensive knowledge of computerized building management systems and a computer based maintenance management system
• Ability to maintain inventory control at minimum/maximum levels
• Must have ability to read and interpret blue prints, schematics, plan sketches, and basic floor plans
• Ability to use
• Technically competent with excellent problem solving, analytical, and managerial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work with a diverse range of service providers
• Ability to remain organized and demonstrate good time management skills
• Ability to handle a complex and diverse workload
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Technology, Construction Management, Public Administration, or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressive experience in Facility Management including at least two (2) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience in Project management preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES :
Certification in Facilities Management preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points in the past three (3) years;

This is an essential position and will be required to report to work during activation of the City's Emergency Operations Center during and following a declared emergency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull articles weighing up to50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Must be able to wear hard hat/helmet, safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, safety shoes/boots, and gloves.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures, ihts,noise, vibraton, dust, vapors, fumes,mist, smoke, electrical hazards, moving mechanical parts, and confined spaces.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.