Facilities Manager

City of Pasco•City of Pasco, WA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Pasco is seeking a skilled, forward-thinking, and service-oriented Facilities Manager to lead the planning, maintenance, repair, improvement, and long-term stewardship of City-owned buildings, facilities, and related infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities leader who enjoys building strong teams, improving systems, managing projects, and creating safe, efficient, and welcoming public spaces for employees, residents, and visitors. As Pasco continues to grow, this role will be instrumental in strengthening facility operations, advancing preventative maintenance practices, supporting capital planning, and ensuring City facilities are reliable, safe, and aligned with the needs of a growing community. The Facilities Manager oversees day-to-day facilities operations while also helping shape the long-term direction of the division. This role is ideal for someone who can balance hands-on operational understanding with strategic leadership, budget oversight, project coordination, and team development. The successful candidate will be a proactive and collaborative leader who can anticipate facility needs, develop sustainable operational frameworks, manage competing priorities, and build strong relationships across departments, contractors, vendors, outside agencies, and the public. This position supervises union and non-bargaining unit staff, supports performance management and employee development, manages budgets and contracts, and ensures work is performed in accordance with City policies, collective bargaining agreements, safety requirements, and operational expectations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Building Operations, or a closely related field; and Five years of progressively responsible managerial experience in facilities operations, maintenance management, construction management, project management, or a closely related field, including direct responsibility for budgeting, staffing, and operational planning; and Four years of supervisory experience leading facilities, building, grounds, or aquatics maintenance teams, including hiring, performance management, and staff development; and Experience managing contractors, vendors, maintenance programs, or capital projects from planning through completion.
Knowledge of Facility operations, maintenance methods, equipment, materials, and safety practices.
Knowledge of Building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, security, access control, and energy management systems.
Knowledge of ADA accessibility, OSHA/WISHA, public building requirements, contract administration, and applicable codes and regulations.
Knowledge of Budget development, procurement, fiscal monitoring, and recordkeeping.
Knowledge of Preventative maintenance programs, asset management, facility assessments, and operational best practices.
Knowledge of Capital planning, construction coordination, project management, and facility improvement processes.
Knowledge of Leadership, supervision, employee development, and performance management.
Ability to supervise and mentor staff, apply policies and collective bargaining agreements consistently, solve problems proactively, manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and promote a safe, accountable, and customer-service focused work environment.
Valid Washington State driver license.
Must pass a criminal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Municipal government or public-sector facilities management.
Public works contracts.
Aquatic facility maintenance.
Capital facility projects.
Computerized maintenance management or work order systems.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and evaluate facilities division activities, programs, and services.
Lead staff with a focus on accountability, safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, operational standards, procedures, and performance measures.
Proactively inspect City facilities, equipment, building systems, and maintenance activities to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
Maintain facility condition assessments, asset inventories, replacement schedules, and long-range maintenance plans.
Oversee facility management software or work order systems, including maintenance tracking, service history, reporting, and performance metrics.
Prepare and administer the division budget, monitor expenditures, and support fiscally responsible decision-making.
Manage contracts for facility maintenance, janitorial services, construction, renovations, and professional services.
Support capital improvement planning and long-range facility initiatives.
Coordinate facility-related emergency response needs, including power outages, building system failures, weather events, and urgent maintenance issues.
Oversight of facility maintenance records, warranties, service agreements, access control, safety compliance, work orders, assigned projects, and operational updates for City leadership and City Council.

Benefits

Low-cost medical coverage for employees and eligible dependents, with monthly premiums ranging from $103.24 for employee-only coverage to $310.61 for family coverage
Dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents for only $11.59 per month
Vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents for only $6.54 per month
$75,000 City-paid basic life insurance, with supplemental life and AD&D coverage available
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension plan, with PERS II and PERS III options
City 457 deferred compensation contribution of 4%, with employee pre-tax and Roth contribution options
HRA VEBA – 1% salary deferral
Flexible spending plan, long-term disability, AFLAC options, and other voluntary benefits
21 days of vacation leave per year, with vacation cash-out options available in accordance with City policy
11 paid holidays per year, including 10 scheduled holidays and 1 floating holiday
Sick leave accrual each pay period
Employee Assistance Program, tuition assistance, LifeQuest Fitness membership discount, and flexible schedule options, subject to approval