Salary : $76,690.90 - $111,966.39 Annually
Location : DeSoto, TX
Job Type: Regular Fulltime
Job Number: 01054
Department: Development Services
Division: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 10/23/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description

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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Supplemental Information

• 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

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS
Dental Insurance- BCBS
Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight
Flexible Spending - Payflex
Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.
Life Insurance- Dearborn National
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.
Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National
This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.
Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks
Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.
Education Pay
Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.
Social Security
Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.
Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.
Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.
Vacation
Non-civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Sick Leave
Non-civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).
Holidays
Non-civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.
Longevity Pay
Earned at a rate of $4 per month.
This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).
Worker's Compensation
Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.
Fire/Police
Eligible for Education/Certification pay.
Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower
Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.