The Dane County Alliant Energy Center has a full-time (1.0 FTE) vacancy for a Facilities Manager position in Madison, WI.
The Eligibility list created will be used to fill in future Facilities Managers vacancies. All are encouraged to apply.COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, the Facilities Manager – AEC is responsible for the facility maintenance and management of all Alliant Energy Center facilities and equipment. Oversees all capital planning, budgeting, and execution, including project management for all capital projects on the AEC campus. Provides supervision of all Facilities staff to include groundskeepers, mechanics, mechanical repair workers, electricians, steamfitters and other trades.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under general supervision of the Executive Director, the Facilities Manager is responsible for assessing the repair, maintenance, upkeep of all Alliant Energy Center facilities and equipment. Plan, schedule and manage all buildings, grounds and physical plant maintenance activities at the AEC, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling repair and installations. Supervises employees engaged in the maintenance, repair and/or cleaning of Dane County facilities including effectively recommending decisions on hiring, performance evaluation, discipline, probation, grievance adjustment, overtime, assignment of work, scheduling and training. Recommend and process equipment and machinery purchases. Ensures building fire and life safety systems are maintained and operating per code. Ensures preventative maintenance work is accomplished on all machinery, equipment and major building systems at designated buildings on a regularly scheduled basis. In collaboration with Dane County Public Works, provide oversight of proposed Exhibition Hall Expansion, Coliseum redevelopment and execution of balance of AEC Campus Master Plan. Oversees facility-related purchasing, budgeting, planning and staffing for designated buildings. Identifies capital improvement needs for designated buildings. Performs project management duties for complex building repair renovation and remodeling efforts.
Education, Training and Experience:
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree/certificate, vocational training or apprenticeship in a skilled building trade or construction management and five (5) years of experience in facilities operations at a multipurpose facility (e.g., stadium, arena, event center, etc.), or a high-population, multi-facility campus, including managing capital projects. The mentioned years of experience must include at least two (2) years of lead/supervisory experience and at least two (2) years of experience managing capital projects and capital budgeting.
Special Requirements:Must have a valid driver’s license, or access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Availability to work as required during nights, weekends and holidays, including long and unusual hours, as dictated by facility related emergency and/or event needs. Also refer to “Physical and Environmental Work Requirements” section below.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job’s responsibilities. Wisconsin’s Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position’s responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant’s criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:
- Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
- Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.
*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Incumbent will work in all areas of AEC facilities and is therefore subject to a wide variety of conditions that will change daily. Daily exposure to temperature variations or extremes, chemicals, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, wetness, machinery and/or dust may cause discomfort but poses little risk of injury. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 100 pounds with assistance. Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices.
Knowledge of professional personnel management and supervisory practices. Knowledge of public assembly facility mechanical systems, including, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems. Knowledge and understanding of work orders and preventative maintenance programs. Knowledge of safety training programs. Knowledge of budget preparation and purchasing procedures. Ability to effectively interview, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff. Ability to give advice, guidance, instructions and directions. Ability to monitor quality, accuracy and quality of work/team assignments and to make adjustments. Demonstrated effective, reasoning, written, oral and presentation skills. Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, county employees and elected officials. Ability to prepare bid specifications necessary for the purchase of equipment and supplies. Ability to prepare comprehensive reports of management activities and costs. Ability to address potential adverse or negative situations. Ability to analyze administrative and technical problems and make sound policy and procedural recommendations to their solutions. Ability to formulate and initiate operating plans and procedures. Ability to interpret and understand American Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements as they apply to facilities. Must be familiar with all aspects of the construction trades. Must have demonstrated leadership skills. Must be dependable and reliable with a history of good attendance and punctuality. Ability to prioritize and work on simultaneous projects and work in a rapidly changing environment.
