Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager

Orange County Government • Asset Management Services, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The work is primarily responsible for supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of County facilities including inspecting building systems, monitoring maintenance and repair work, and interacting with facility users to address service needs and concerns. An employee in this class is responsible for providing in-field oversight to ensure priority work orders are properly assigned, completed on time, and meet established maintenance standards. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision of assigned staff is a responsibility of this class. A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required. This position assists in coordinating staff across departments, communicates operational directives, and helps ensure safe and timely restoration of facilities and grounds.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or General Educational Development (GED) test equivalency
• Three (3) years of experience in maintenance and/or renovations/repairs included in the four building trades
• Two (2) years of experience in leading teams or directly supervising staff
• Must be available during emergencies or severe weather events
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver License issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a Fitness-for-Duty assessment
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing
• Participation in the County’s Drug and Alcohol Program is required

Nice To Haves

• May be required to possess additional certification(s) as deemed necessary by Director

Responsibilities

• Inspecting building systems
• Monitoring maintenance and repair work
• Interacting with facility users to address service needs and concerns
• Providing in-field oversight to ensure priority work orders are properly assigned, completed on time, and meet established maintenance standards
• Supervising assigned staff
• Coordinating staff across departments
• Communicating operational directives
• Ensuring safe and timely restoration of facilities and grounds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED