Director of Public Facilities

TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC FACILITIES

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

LOCATION: SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COURTHOUSE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF CLERK

SUPERVISES: MAINTENANCE STAFF

POSITION STATUS: NON-UNION

PAY GRADE: NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE

General Summary:

The Director of Public Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, management, and operation of all County owned or leased facilities. Work involves performing, supervising, and contracting for building/grounds maintenance and repair. This includes oversight of the maintenance computer system, custodial services, and grounds maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

· Education/Training: High School Diploma required.

· Must have experience involving facility maintenance including HVAC, boiler equipment, electrical, plumbing, building alarms, security, and utilities including gas, water, sewer, and fire.

· Experience in basic carpentry and remodeling.

· Excellent leadership, budgeting, project management, and interpersonal skills.

· Must possess VALID Pa Drivers’ License.

· Must pass a background check and drug screening.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

· Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance, carpentry, remodeling, plumbing, heating, electrical work, lawn care, snow removal, and painting.

· Exceptional leadership skills.

· Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and OSHA requirements.

· Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools used in ground and building maintenance.

· Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in building and ground maintenance.

· Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials.

· Ability to assign and review the work of the maintenance and custodial staff.

· Ability to maintain records and generate reports upon request.

· Ability to work well with others, sometimes in close proximity or under difficult conditions.

· Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.

· Ability to maintain integrity in the bidding process.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide direct supervision to Custodial and Maintenance crew.

· Assign and schedule minor and major projects.

· Establish, communicate, and enforce work and safety standards.

· Establish, communicate, and enforce policy and procedures.

· Determine work methods and materials.

· Evaluate work performance and provide direction and feedback.

· Plan and direct the work of the department

· Coordinate work requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials.

· Meet regularly with the Chief Clerk to plan for the timely completion of projects.

· Work with outside vendors and service personnel to schedule delivery of parts or services.

· Review warranties and service contracts to ensure the County receives appropriate services.

· Inspect the condition of all County owned or leased facilities.

· Inspect the work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with the contract.

· Evaluate the requests for repairs or renovation projects.

· Prepare recommendations and cost estimates.

· Prepare bid specifications when appropriate.

· Evaluate preventative maintenance programs and research preventative maintenance techniques.

· Prepare written policies and procedures when necessary.

· Prepare budget recommendations

· Prepare reports on costs of parts, equipment, materials and contracted services.

· All other duties as assigned and necessary.

Physical and/or Special Requirements:

· Work is performed both inside and outside in varying conditions including wet, humid, extreme heat or extreme cold environments.

· May be required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate tools and equipment, climb, stoop and lift or carry heavy objects up to 75 pounds.

· May be exposed to excessive dust, mold or mildew; may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals.

· Required to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000