The Facilities Maintenance Division in the Department of Public Works is seeking an individual with strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to perform difficult professional, technical, and administrative work planning, directing, supervising, and overseeing the work of crews engaged in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and performing a variety of general building/equipment maintenance, cleaning, repair, or construction projects.
As the Manager of Facilities Maintenance, you will assist in developing and maintaining a comprehensive and uniform maintenance program; prepare manpower, material, and cost estimates for individual projects; and supervise and participate in the work of crews engaged in tasks requiring the skill, ability, knowledge, and dexterity of several trades utilized in repair and maintenance. You'll be joining an innovative and collaborative team committed to providing exceptional customer service and upholding the public interest.
To be successful in this position, you must be a proactive and creative problem solver ready and willing to take on diverse tasks and responsibilities. You must have the demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, juggle competing priorities, develop and manage project scheduling and budgets, perform site inspections to monitor work and and verify conformance to specifications, plans, and work orders, and meet firm deadlines with minimal direction. Good judgment and common sense are essential. We are looking for an excellent day-to-day manager who can keep operations running smoothly, anticipate problems before they develop, and will roll up their sleeves and take action when needed.
40 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required to meet operational needs. Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated target hiring range ($84,000 to $101,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance
What you will do with us:
- Plan, direct, supervise, oversee, and evaluate the work of trades, skilled, semi-skilled, and custodial employees; participate with work crews and operate construction and maintenance equipment when needed.
- Prepare bid documents; analyze and evaluate bids and make recommendations for action.
- Prepare, administer, and monitor service contracts and other contracts that support operations; inspect, monitor, and verify contracted work for conformance.
- Plan, monitor, schedule, budget, coordinate, and manage consultants or contractors carrying out minor operations-funded maintenance or repair projects.
- Manage projects and facility maintenance crews; attend planning and design meetings; coordinate construction schedules; review project budgets.
- Oversee building and equipment maintenance, repair, renovation, and minor construction for City-owned buildings, facilities, and other related equipment.
- Develop, review, and implement standard operating procedures.
- Develop projects and equipment life cycle replacement schedules.
- Participate in budget development; make recommendations; monitor expenditures.
- Support Department-wide initiatives including snow/ice removal as needed.
- May assume the duties of the Division Chief as needed/assigned.
Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please
click here to view the complete classification description for the Manager of Facilities Maintenance position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for this position to provide opportunity for growth and development (Grade 111 in the City's FY 2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges).
What you will need to be considered:
- Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with excellent follow-through on assigned duties.
- Ability to work independently within a team environment with a strong customer service focus; must be able to interact professionally, courteously, and diplomatically with all internal and external customers.
- At least 7 years of skilled work experience leading various trade works in projects from inception to closeout of construction.
- At least 5 years of demonstrated experience as a team lead or leading projects as a manager/superintendent or equivalent preferred.
- Experience with preparing and evaluating bid documents preferred.
- Relevant Associate's Degree (additional field experience may substitute for educational requirement).
- Solid computer/technology skills (Microsoft Office, GIS, etc.).
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record required upon hire; must agree to obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License within 12 months of hire as a condition of employment (required).
- EPA 608 Universal Certification required.
- Certified Facility Manager certification or equivalent required within 2 years of hire as a condition of employment.
- Journeyman or Master License in a primary trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) preferred.
- Or any acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, certifications, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties.
Interested applicants must submit the following to be considered:
- A complete online application
- Current Resume (attached to the online application)
Review of applications will begin immediately, so prompt application is highly encouraged. The position will remain open until filled; recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of qualified applications are received or all hiring decisions have been made.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which means an individual in this position is eligible for overtime compensation under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the City's personnel regulations. Direct deposit of paychecks is a condition of employment for all City of Gaithersburg employees. The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and medical examination including drug/alcohol screening. The City has established an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free workplace which applies to any person employed by, conducting business with, or applying for a position with the City. Each employee, as a condition of their employment, may be required to participate in pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing. Employees classified as safety sensitive are also subject to immediate post-accident and random testing.
For more information about this position, contact Capital Projects/Facilities Division Chief Ron Kaczmarek at
Ron.Kaczmarek@gaithersburgmd.gov or 240.805.1262. Questions regarding the online application process may be directed to the Department of Human Resources at
hr@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301.258.6327.
This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other openings in this classification which occur in the next 12 months.
