The Facilities Manager plans and manages preventive maintenance and repair of all city facilities, street lighting systems, and traffic signal equipment. They oversee custodial housekeeping of all City facilities. They manage city facility capital improvement projects involving new construction, as well as remodeling of city facilities.
The pay range for this position is $99,857.26 – 127,622.77 annually, with the starting salary depending on experience and qualifications. This is complemented by an excellent benefits package, a robust wellness program, an on-site fitness center, a free workplace clinic, paid parental leave, generous paid holidays and vacation, a pension plan, volunteer time off, a flexible workplace environment, and the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who have a passion for public service. (Click the Benefits tab to find out more!)The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Supervises, plans and assigns work of maintenance personnel in troubleshooting, installation, operation and repair of heating and cooling systems, grounds, building electrical systems, street lighting electrical systems, traffic signal systems, fiber optic systems, plumbing, maintenance of security systems, emergency systems, office moves, furniture and general building maintenance.
- Develops and implements maintenance inventory and repair schedules for city facilities, buildings and equipment.
- Provides analysis, inspection, design plans and recommendations on a variety of municipal structures and projects; manages projects through completion.
- Identify and oversee service contractors such as construction, vending, building maintenance, HVAC, security, etc.
- Oversees facility janitorial program, ensures cleanliness and maintenance of city facilities; conducts inspections and monitors performance of custodial contractors and maintenance employees.
- Ensures high quality of customer service to internal and external customers, emphasizes continuous improvement and accountability in completion of tasks and projects.
- Manages building and facility related capital improvement projects overseeing City staff, as well as consultant led projects.
- Develops and manages operations and capital improvement budgets for facilities, buildings, and street lighting projects.
- Special projects as needed, some involving grant applications.
- Manage Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station initiatives to include development of EV charging strategic and renewable programs in coordination with the City’s Sustainability team.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, facilities management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Five years of experience supervising facility maintenance, operation, and project management activities.
Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements:
- A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
- Certification as a Facilities Manager Professional desired.
- Licensed architect or Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin desired.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.
- Working knowledge and understanding of building systems and equipment (HVAC, electrical, fire, plumbing, and grounds maintenance), construction trades, capital project design, and building code requirements.
- Project management, budgeting, and budget management expertise.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with City Staff at all levels and across all City divisions, City officials, and residents.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Wauwatosa.
- Must be able to be on-call on a 24-hour basis for emergencies.
In evaluating candidates for this position, The City of Wauwatosa may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and climb. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions. The employees must be able to work long consecutive hours as required by the nature of the emergency. May be exposed to intense or continuous noise; dirty environment and improper illumination.
