The City of Sun Prairie is seeking a Facilities Manager to join the Public Works department.

• Develops priorities and implementation strategies for creating custodial and maintenance standards, schedules, and labor requirements for routine and emergency repairs, housekeeping, preventative maintenance programs, grounds work.
• Develops and updates asset management systems for all building equipment and facilities. Works closely with managers across departments in planning, cost estimating, and developing long term plans to address facility needs. 
• Assists in all phases of building and renovation of facilities including assistance writing technical specifications and evaluating proposals. Coordinate and assist in procurement of construction and design contractors; develop bid solicitations; participate in pre-construction meetings. Works with other staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities and coordinate work activities. Accepts or rejects completed work, techniques and materials and recommends alternative approaches. Refers sensitive situations to appropriate managers.
• Directs the planning and scheduling of building maintenance activities, incorporating operational requirements and priorities.
• Develops and fosters a working relationship with professional architects and engineers, project managers, building construction superintendents, and outside contractors while representing staff and residents.
• Directly supervises Technicians and the Building Maintenance Crewleader. Coordinates work activities and resources with other divisions of the city. Develops and trains staff in the proper care and use of equipment. Exercises supervisory authority, including managing conduct and performance, assigning tasks and responsibilities, and professional development of building maintenance staff.
• Determines and directs standards for routine and preventative work orders, warehouse/purchasing tracking, building and grounds projects, and use of automated maintenance.
• Serves as building safety coordinator, ensuring safety needs for fire protection, conducts fire drills, fire suppressive testing, emergency generator testing, fall-out shelter, safe storage, and work environment.
• Reviews workplace health and safety expectations with employees and provides instruction as needed. Maintains an inventory and proper storage of chemicals and flammable liquids on site.
• Develops and audits the division budget and maintains necessary administrative records.
• Works closely with the Sustainability Coordinator on projects related to high performance and energy efficient buildings. This includes resource (electricity, fuel, water, materials) consumption analysis, benchmarking facility use data to identify and implement energy efficiency improvements.
• Works innovatively to creative solutions to existing problems, recognizing that new technologies, policies, and resources are being developed that provide new potential project outcomes. Concepts such as Systems Thinking, Life-cycle Analysis (LCA), Ecosystem Service Valuation (ESV) and other sustainability-related concepts.
• Cross-departmental coordination will be expected in the pursuit of sustainability goals and include frequent communication with internal staff for energy efficiency, renewable energy, materials assessment/re-use, and other projects.

• Visits and monitors work sites regularly to ensure proper maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds.