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ABOUT THE POSITION
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, forward-thinking professional to join our team as Facility Maintenance Manager and lead our dynamic citywide facility maintenance program. In this pivotal role, you’ll work collaboratively with City staff, contractors, community partners, and public facility users with tact, discretion, and professionalism in every interaction. As our Facilities Maintenance Manager, you’ll take the helm in planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing both staff and operations of the Facilities Maintenance Division. Your strategic vision will drive long- and short-term project planning while you oversee the maintenance and repairs of municipal facilities. You’ll spearhead the development and maintenance of comprehensive asset management programs; optimize division resources to boost organizational productivity and customer service and serve as the go-to expert providing complex and strategic support in areas of expertise; and perform related work as required.
This dynamic management position empowers you to shape, evaluate, and elevate all programs, services, and activities within the Facilities Maintenance Division. You’ll lead the charge in delivering comprehensive facility maintenance and improvements, craft and implement forward thinking policies and procedures for assigned programs and oversee budget administration and asset management systems. As a trusted professional resource, you’ll drive organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies while exercising independence, initiative, and discretion within our supportive framework.
The position is open until filled; Candidates are encouraged to apply early.
Ideal Candidate
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, business, public administration or a related field and four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience in facilities maintenance operations.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Driver’s License upon appointment is required.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in planning and managing projects, programs, and contracts, with demonstrated success managing facility-related capital projects from conception through completion and overseeing multiple concurrent contracts for professional and technical services. The successful candidate should possess comprehensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, components, and maintenance requirements to effectively manage facility operations and oversee maintenance staff and contractors working on HVAC, boiler, solar panels, EV stations, fire protection and security systems. Essential qualifications include proven expertise in developing and implementing preventive maintenance programs based on asset lifecycle management principles, excellent contract administration and vendor management abilities, and outstanding communication skills to effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with various stakeholders. The candidate should also demonstrate management and supervisory experience, experience managing work order and asset management systems, and experience with operational budgets and asset management.
Benefits
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Saratoga provides an excellent total compensation and benefits package along with a 9/80 Work Schedule: Nine-hour days Monday to Thursday; and an eight-hour day one Friday, off the next Friday.
The salary for this position will be set at a step between steps 1 and 5 based on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
The annual salary range for Steps 1-5 is $133,972 - $162,884. The City has a seven-step range, including multi-year steps 6 and 7. Advancement to steps 6 and 7 is after four (4) years of satisfactory service at Steps 5 and 6, respectively.
A summary of benefits may be obtained online.
Special Instructions
The position is open until filled; Candidates are encouraged to apply early. As part of your online application, provide the City with a cover letter along with a resume and complete responses to the required supplemental questions. Applications that do not include the above elements will not be considered.
The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process, which will consist of oral interviews.