Manager of Facilities
Desoto, TX, United States
Our Core Values
We LOVE DeSoto
•L- We lift up our community
•O- We take ownership of our collective performance
•V- We value and respect all employees
•E- We empower employees to grow
The purpose of this position is to manage staff and vendors for facility improvements and maintenance activities for all municipal buildings and facilities. This is accomplished by scheduling and managing staff; developing cleaning standards, developing priorities and quality control programs; implementing maintenance requests and preventive programs; coordinating contracts, vendors and the bidding process; investigating complaints and requests; and recommending budget expenditures. Other duties include completing special projects and activities.
Manages staff by assigning tasks, establishing standards, training staff on equipment and chemical applications, adhering to safety methods, implementing a quality control program; and hiring and evaluating the performance of all employees.
Develops and implements a facilities maintenance program by assessing the condition of all facilities; developing long-range replacement plans; coordinating projects with departments; reviewing work orders, reviewing maintenance request status; prioritizing projects; coordinating materials; and scheduling inspections.
Ensures the completion of a variety of construction and building maintenance projects by coordinating the bidding process; reviewing proposals; managing vendors and contracts; monitoring vendors and staff; and supervising work.
Develops and administers budgets by reviewing and approving expenditures, recommending annual expenditures; coordinating equipment, material and supply purchases; and maintaining all warranties.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary institution
Five years of experience in planning, developing and implementing facilities maintenance programs
Five years of experience managing custodial staff
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products
Ability to effectively manage staff and contractors
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