Facilities Project Coordinator

City of Escondido•Escondido, CA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of September 27, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Facilities Project Coordinator in Public Works/Building Maintenance. Under general direction, oversees and coordinates all stages of construction projects, including capital improvement projects; coordinates assigned activities with various divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; participates in the review and design of assigned construction projects; coordinates the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects; assists in the maintenance, repair, and construction of municipal buildings, and facilities, while performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Requirements

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Five years of maintenance experience.
Incumbents must possess a valid Class “C” California driver’s license at the time of application.
Ability to organize and review the work of contractors or staff involved in assigned projects.
Ability to read plans and designs for construction projects.
Ability to recommend and implement goals, objectives for providing assigned services and activities.
Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to prepare and maintain records including time, material use, and cost records.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to estimate time, materials, equipment, and costs needed to perform various projects.
Ability to effectively represent the City to outside individuals and agencies to accomplish the goals and objectives of the unit.
Ability to work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies.
Ability to respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
Ability to ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Ability to ensure safety around work areas.
Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training in project management is highly desirable.
Supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work of contractors and staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, and facilities; may performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties.
Reviews the design of assigned construction projects for clarity and constructability; directs and participates in the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects.
Establishes schedules and timelines for projects along with methods for providing assigned services and activities; identifies resource needs; reviews these needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
Participates in the development of goals and objectives; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards.
Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City regulations, policies, operating procedures and practices; identifies problem areas and works with contractors and staff to make corrections.
Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Ensures work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Schedules and oversees assigned contractors performing maintenance and repair of municipal buildings and facilities to ensure quality of work, compliance with City specifications, and conformance with department plans and programs.
Maintains records concerning projects such as: Project Tracking Sheet, Project Timeline Form, and project expenses.
Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings.
Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.
A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.
Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.
Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.
After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be eligible for regular status.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all new employees must produce proof of eligibility to work in the United States within the first three days of their employment.
The City of Escondido participates in E-Verify®.
The Loyalty Oath will be administered to all new employees on their first day of hire.
New employees hired into positions that require a driver's license must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License of the appropriate class level on their first day of employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation in the testing process, such as an alternate means of testing, you must contact the Human Resources Department by the final filing date to complete a Request for Reasonable Accommodation form.
The City of Escondido does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, sex, age, national origin, or sexual orientation.
We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.