Assistant Facilities and Parks Manager

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Responsible supervisory work in directing a care, maintenance, and repair program of buildings, parks, and facilities. Performs skilled work in the overall maintenance of County-owned; facilities, historical markers, parks, cemeteries, and trails. This position reports to the Facilities and Parks Manager.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in the supervision of skilled and semi-skilled personnel engaged in maintenance and repair, including plumbing, painting, carpentry, heating, air conditioning, electrical systems, fixtures, and all other building components in the remodeling and renovation of County-owned/leased buildings and facilities. This involves instructing, assigning, and reviewing work, planning, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, budget preparation, monitoring, and allocating personnel.
• Conducts inspections of park areas to ensure the quality of maintenance. Trains crew members in the proper safety and operation of Division equipment.
• Establish and maintain daily inspections of buildings for cleanliness and repair needs.
• Operates and maintains various building and park electrical and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on a routine basis, keeping records and reports on the same.
• Operates various trade equipment such as, but not limited to, power saws, planers, routers, bench grinders, sanders, cement mixers, paint sprayers, pressure cleaning equipment, trenchers, chain saws, trimmers, small trucks, and automotive equipment.
• Reads and interprets building construction drawings, specifications, materials, equipment, and fixture product/catalog information sheets to investigate and resolve problems pertaining to building maintenance issues. Tracks maintenance productivity.
• Makes recommendations regarding the need for contracted services. Responsible for the supervision of service contracts.
• Manages contracts for the design, construction management, and construction of building renovation and new building projects.
• Procures and controls the use of supplies and equipment.
• Maintain facilities protocol in routine, periodic, preventative, and emergency maintenance records and make reports as required.
• Confers with Division Heads regarding their maintenance needs and problems. Communicates with occupants of the area being serviced in terms of scope of work and the estimated timeline of services.
• Analyze data trends from Department software systems and other sources to optimize Division efficiency and enhance customer service while controlling expenditures.
• Processes account invoices, prepares Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Executive Summary items related to changes in contractor pricing. Addition or deletion of service amendments to existing contracts.
• In case of an emergency or crisis (hurricane, flood, etc.), the position must respond/perform emergency and recovery duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
• Maintains regular physical attendance during normal work hours as assigned at one of the county’s offices or work facilities with the ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as requested.
  
  

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods, techniques, tools, and materials used in the building trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards associated with various trades work and the pertinent safety precautions
• Knowledge of the materials commonly used in the care and maintenance of grounds and buildings
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical trade procedures
• Skill in the use of computers and computer software programs
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment of the trades
• Ability to layout work and instruct skilled and semi-skilled workers in a variety of maintenance activities
• Ability to maintain records, prepare written technical reports, estimates, and cost records using mathematical functions, calculation of ratios, rates, and percentages
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with associates and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret sketches and blueprints
• Possession of effective supervisory ability
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to understand, issue, and carry out verbal and written directions
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Facilities Management or Construction Management, or a closely related field. (Preferred)
• Five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and repair
• Some experience as a trade foreman or a similar supervisory capacity
  
  

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Florida Driver’s License of the correct class for the vehicle driven and a driving record acceptable to the insurance provider
• Must possess or obtain the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of employment
  
  

Supplemental Information

Essential Physical Skills

• Acceptable vision (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
• Heavy lifting and carrying (up to 100 lbs. – with or without assistance)
• Reaching
• Climbing
• Walking
• Standing
• Driving
  
  

VACCINATIONS:

• Hepatitis A within sixty (60) days of employment
• Hepatitis B within sixty (60) days of employment
• Tetanus within sixty (60) days of employment
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Works inside and outside with: solvents, electrical energy, uneven surfaces, in and with moving objects and equipment, heights (up to 50 feet)
  
  

Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

FLSA Non - Exempt Status

Revised 01/14/2025

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Sumter County employees with full-time status are eligible to receive medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance benefits. Vision, dependent coverage, and additional voluntary insurance benefits are available through payroll deduction at the employee’s expense. Sumter County participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and contributes based on current legislative requirements. Additional benefits include 11 Paid Holidays, paid time off (PTO), and educational assistance reimbursement.

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Did you graduate from an accredited high school or have an acceptable equivalency diploma?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree in Facilities Management or Construction Management, or a closely related field? (Preferred)

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

Do you have five (5) years of experience in general building maintenance and repair?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have experience as a trade foreman or a similar supervisory capacity?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question