Facilities and Internal Services Superintendent

City of Sammamish • Sammamish, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sammamish is a safe, family-friendly suburb in the Seattle area. The community boasts amenities found in a much larger community, all while maintaining its small-town charm. Sammamish has quality neighborhoods, vibrant natural resources, high-quality schools, retail offerings, and an abundance of recreational opportunities. Description Lead the operations that keep our city running! We’re looking for a proactive Facilities and Internal Services Superintendent to oversee the maintenance and improvement of city buildings and fleet, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality services for our community. This role plans, administers, and oversees the Facilities and Internal Service for the operations and maintenance of the city’s buildings and fleet. Work involves managing operations, construction, service, and repair activities for the city’s fleet and facilities, controlling inventory, administering contracts, and supervising associated personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in facility, utility, or general construction, including three (3) in a supervisory role
• Employees must be residents of Washington State.
• Must possess or obtain within three (3) months of hire, First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to read charts, diagrams, zoning maps, and blueprints.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required.
• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to maintain a responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritize work to complete assignments accurately and timely.
• Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational certificate or associate degree in construction or facility management
• Four (4) years of experience supervising facilities, public works, fleet or parks maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Manages, provides guidance to, and reviews the work of individual contributors and people managers to accomplish operational plans and results.
• Plans and oversees the workflow and time utilization of staff in the assigned functional areas; assigns and communicates daily activities and deadlines to staff.
• Develops and implements effective work programs, techniques, and procedures, and implements safety and training programs; assists supervisors in resolving technical problems.
• Plans and directs the maintenance and repair of public buildings, coordinating projects with municipal customers.
• Monitors construction and maintenance projects to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion; maintains standards for materials and construction; regularly inspects work-in-progress and provides technical direction as needed; troubleshoots and develops solutions for complex technical problems.
• Manages citywide facilities maintenance functions including supervision of facilities staff and maintenance contracts, ensuring all practices and regulations are followed.
• Assists in construction project management; coordinates fiscal and human resources and plans equipment, supply, and material purchasing; reviews accounts payable and receivable reports and records, appropriately identifying errors, discrepancies, and issues; prepares reports and maintains required records and general files.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of the facilities' Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Manages the city’s fleet and implements the Fleet Management Policy; assesses the condition of the fleet and manages vehicle and equipment purchasing, surplus, and replacement processes.
• Manages Department of Transportation (DOT) commercial driver license (CDL) / commercial motor vehicle (CMV) program.
• Manages maintenance contracts for a variety of related services; inspects the work of contractors to ensure adherence to specifications and standards.
• Controls inventory for assigned functional areas.
• Serves as the safety program manager for the Maintenance and Operations Center.
• Serves as a liaison with other city departments on projects; coordinates plan review and provides input for facilities, and fleet.
• Provides information and responds to questions and complaints regarding city projects; contacts internal customers, residents, and businesses to inform them of work to be performed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• May be required to attend meetings and/or respond to emergency calls or arrive onsite in response to weather events and emergency situations, including on evenings and/or weekends, based on organizational responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA
• Retirement plans
• Generous paid time off (vacation and sick)
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and commitment to your well-being
• 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday

What This Job Offers

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