Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Eastern Washington

Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site

Build the Future of Public Infrastructure

A progressive and growing local municipality is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the operation, maintenance, and long-term stewardship of a diverse portfolio of public buildings and facilities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys improving operations, mentoring teams, managing capital projects, and developing long-range facility strategies that directly impact the community.

You'll oversee day-to-day facilities operations while helping shape the future of municipal infrastructure through strategic planning, asset management, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Lead the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of municipal buildings and facilities.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset life and operational reliability.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and customer service.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, and evaluate facility maintenance activities across multiple locations.
• Oversee facility condition assessments, asset inventories, replacement planning, and long-range maintenance strategies.
• Manage work order systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ensuring accurate reporting and performance metrics.
• Prepare and administer departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Manage capital improvement projects from planning through construction and project closeout.
• Administer maintenance, construction, and professional service contracts, including vendor selection, negotiations, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA/WISHA, ADA, building codes, environmental regulations, and applicable safety standards.
• Coordinate emergency response activities related to facilities, utilities, and building systems.
• Collaborate with department leaders, consultants, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Required

• Associate's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Building Operations, Engineering Technology, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, construction management, or building operations.
• Four (4) or more years of supervisory or management experience leading maintenance or facilities teams.
• Experience managing operating budgets, contractor relationships, maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects.

Preferred

Experience within municipal government, county government, higher education, healthcare, utilities, airports, or other large institutional facilities is highly desirable.

Experience with:

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Asset Management programs
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Contract administration and procurement
• Public sector operations

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for an experienced facilities leader who brings a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on operational leadership. The ideal candidate has successfully led diverse maintenance teams, managed multiple facilities, delivered capital improvement projects, and continuously improved operational performance through proactive planning and strong leadership.

Success in this role requires excellent communication skills, sound judgment, financial stewardship, and the ability to build strong working relationships across departments while delivering exceptional public service.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the community by helping maintain and improve the facilities residents and employees rely on every day.

In addition to meaningful work, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Public retirement pension
• Employer retirement contributions
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Wellness and employee discount programs

If you're passionate about facilities leadership, operational excellence, and serving the public, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.