This position may close at any time based on the needs of the Court.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Facilities Services Manager plays a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and well-maintained courthouse operations across multiple locations. This position oversees a variety of facilities-related projects and services, including building maintenance, renovations, space planning, emergency response coordination, and courthouse modernization initiatives. Working closely with court leadership, contractors, county agencies, and the Judicial Council, the Facilities Services Manager ensures projects are completed effectively, safely, and in compliance with applicable regulations and operational needs. The role also provides leadership and guidance to facilities staff while managing budgets, coordinating vendors, and prioritizing both short- and long-term facility improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and solutions-oriented professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality public service through effective facilities management.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee facilities management, custodial, construction, remodeling, and modernization projects across multiple court locations. Support and coordinate Judicial Council of California (JCC) funded Facility Modification Projects.
- Respond to and coordinate resolution of urgent and emergency facilities-related issues, including after-hours incidents.
- Supervise, coach, and support facilities staff while monitoring performance, and project assignments.
- Coordinate with contractors, Judicial Council representatives, county departments, and court stakeholders to ensure successful project execution while minimizing impact to court operations.
- Develop scopes of work and cost estimates. Monitor project budgets and schedules. Trouble shoot issues that arise in the field.
- Monitor contracts and projects to ensure compliance with applicable building and safety regulations.
The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY
This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:
OPTION I: Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university* with a major in business administration, construction management, architecture design, or related field – AND – two (2) years of experience in facility management or construction management that includes supervision of subordinate staff for the duration of the (two) 2 years.
OPTION II: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent -AND- six (6) years of experience in facility management or construction management that includes supervision of subordinate staff for the duration of the (six) 6 years.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.
Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with project management, facilities operations, custodial contract management, building systems, construction, or capital improvement projects, within a state or federal court preferred. Court experience, while not a requirement, is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, safety, and building maintenance and practices.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret blueprints, construction documents, and building codes while applying sound independent judgment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Viseo or CAD software preferred.
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.
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