Position Purpose

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
Overview
The Manager - Facilities Administration position has direct oversight and coordination of building maintenance, enhancements, capital projects as needed, contract management of existing and future facility maintenance services; as well as, responsible for planning and projecting future building maintenance needs at all 30 Library locations.

Essential Functions

• Manages and supervises facility maintenance at the Central Library, Bookmarks @ NorthPark (as necessary), 2 DISD co-locations and 26 branch locations
• Evaluates work order status, resolves any outstanding maintenance issues, reviews work methods and procedures, and coordinates activities to ensure effective and efficient resolution
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships and leads in the facilities activates that support the City and Library department
• Develops leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees
• In partnership with City Bond Office and Building Services departments, oversees construction of new facilities, building renovation, and ensures new furniture and equipment is installed at all new facilities; tracks, compiles, organizes, and delegates work orders ensuring successful completion according to specifications
• Participates in the development and implementation of annual work plans, department goals, and annual budget; and exercises control over the expenditure of funds
• Facilitates departmental organization, policies, procedures, and overall work priorities to accomplish department goals and objectives; monitors and maintains records of facility maintenance, repair, and renovations
• Communicates progress and status of work; provides informational presentations to City council, department heads, and other groups as necessary
• Oversight of routine security services at the Central Library and branch locations, election coverage and special events
• Management of building security (and CCTV) and fire alarm monitoring, repairs, service calls and inspections coordinated at all library locations through contracted vendor
• Management of landscaping (including tree) and irrigation services provided at Central Library and branch libraries locations through contracted vendor(s)
• Fixed assets management
• Coordination of facility related needs to support special events at Central and branch libraries
• Position requires on-call, weekend and evening work schedules

• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of experience in facility maintenance and management
2 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity preferred

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver’s license

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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  Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles
• Knowledge of fundamental inventory control procedures and warehouse procedures
• Knowledge of equipment, vehicles, materials, and methods used in building and grounds services
• Knowledge of local ordinances and building codes
• Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations as applicable
• Ability to perform project management and oversight
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on issues
• Ability to direct and oversee staff performing various tasks on projects
• Ability to monitor, develop and implement budget and contract specifications
• Ability to monitor safety and security
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skill required.