Facilities Operations Manager

Washington County (OR) • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

Washington County's Facilities Division takes great pride in the planning, construction, maintenance, and repair of over 1.8 million square feet of built space, associated grounds and hard scape. We are looking for a Facilities Operations Manager to lead our skilled team of maintenance professionals in a safety-first environment, focused on professional growth. The Facilities Operations Manager and has broad management responsibilities supported by the Facilities Division Manager. The incumbent is expected to apply independent initiative and professional judgment to solve complex facilities maintenance and repair problems through the delegation and tracking to completion of both Facilities Operations Supervisors and field staff. Ability to navigate government procurement processes, including bidding and contract administration is key to successful stewardship of county owned assets. Position Summary This position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of approximately 45 buildings including office space, industrial space, training centers, law enforcement space and correctional facilities. The Facilities Operations Manager directly supervises two administrative staff and four Facilities Operations Supervisors with additional oversight of 30 trades staff who provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance and grounds functions. This position will regularly set expectations, communicate, coach, mentor and support staff to fully develop their talents and maximize their career potential within the county. The ideal candidate for this position will be committed to providing a safe environment that supports access and opportunity for everyone. We are seeking an energetic Facilities Operations Manager professional with a passion for public service and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and the ability to multi-task and adapt to reactive and emergency situations and demonstrate good communication skills. The successful candidate will delegate tasks to staff and be able to balance and shift priorities to respond to urgent work requests posing fire, life and safety issues within the county buildings. They will have a strong knowledge of repairing, installing and servicing building equipment and systems. Previous experience or transferable skills with using and understanding a work order system for deploying and tracking workflow is essential.

Requirements

• College-level training in civil or mechanical engineering and five (5) years of experience in supervision or management of a full-service facilities operation program, including maintenance and repair of commercial, industrial or other large building plants with a required emphasis on heating and cooling systems, parts inventory maintenance and budget and financial management.
• An associate degree in public administration, facilities management, or a related field and three (3) years of experience in supervising or managing a full-service facilities operations program.
• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Required to pass an extensive criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Informs and administers a $4.3 million-dollar annual budget used to purchase materials, supplies and contracted services necessary to meet the reactive and planned maintenance needs of the county.
• Oversees the transition of building improvements performed by the Facilities Division's Capital Project team to ensure a smooth transition to operations.
• Drafts and distributes communications with clear expectations, timelines and team assignments with professionalism and a positive demeanor.
• Prepares in advance for seasonal needs with training and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree