FACILITIES SERVICES MANAGER I - SES - 77070237

State of Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is a management position responsible for the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute's facilities and its field locations. Primary facilities are located in St. Petersburg, Florida (approximately 132,000 sq ft), with field offices located throughout Florida. Travel within the state of Florida and work hours exceeding 40 per week are required. The candidate must be available after hours to respond to building emergencies, as needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing/reviewing capital improvement plans for FWRI, preparing bids for outsourcing maintenance services, and ensuring compliance. He/she will prepare and monitor the Facility Management operating budget, ensuring that expenditures do not exceed the spending authority and that all purchases and contracts are executed in compliance with state and FWC regulations and procedures. The appointee will oversee and manage facilities maintenance and custodial operations, ensuring a safe, well-maintained work environment. He/she will be responsible for supervising facilities staff and overseeing contract staff. He/she will consult with FWRI leadership, section leaders, field lab administrators, and research staff to evaluate programmatic needs regarding facilities and support equipment, assist in the formulation of internal policies and procedures, and be responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, renovation, new construction, operation, security, and safety of all FWRI buildings. They will maintain a professional work environment that promotes teamwork within work units, and with contractors, vendors, the public, and FWC staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five or more years of commercial or public sector facilities management experience
A minimum of two years in a supervisory role
Must be available after hours for call-backs at night, on weekends, and on state holidays when necessary
A valid driver’s license is required
Must be proficient in the use of computers, including the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes
Knowledge of all aspects of building facility services
Knowledge of procedures and methods used in the cleaning, grounds keeping, safety, repair, and maintenance of buildings
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective supervision and budget preparation
Knowledge of basic audio-visual equipment, security and cameras
A working knowledge of and experience with construction, electrical systems, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, building automation systems, fire safety, and OSHA regulations as they apply to facilities management
Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate work
Ability to assess budgetary needs
Ability to effectively supervise others
Ability to identify and solve problems effectively and efficiently
Ability to formulate maintenance policies and procedures
Ability to collect data and compile into reports
Ability to evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules policies and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
Ability to set up, monitor and review contracts and bids to ensure scope of work has been met
Ability to use MS Office software (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
Ability to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or facility management, or a professional certification in Facilities Management
Experience managing the maintenance of large, multiple-use facilities
Project management experience in the construction field
Experience using building automation systems
Familiarity with state of Florida procurement rules and accounting procedures

Responsibilities

Developing/reviewing capital improvement plans for FWRI
Preparing bids for outsourcing maintenance services, and ensuring compliance
Preparing and monitoring the Facility Management operating budget
Overseeing and managing facilities maintenance and custodial operations
Supervising facilities staff and overseeing contract staff
Consulting with FWRI leadership, section leaders, field lab administrators, and research staff to evaluate programmatic needs regarding facilities and support equipment
Assisting in the formulation of internal policies and procedures
Responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, renovation, new construction, operation, security, and safety of all FWRI buildings
Maintaining a professional work environment that promotes teamwork within work units, and with contractors, vendors, the public, and FWC staff

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage
Option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement
Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems
Health Premiums $4.17 - Single / $15.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
176 hours of Annual Leave and 104 hours of Sick Leave accrued annually
Retirement Plan Options
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
On-the-Job Trainings
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons