Facilities Superintendent

City of Portage • Portage, MI

3d • $73,100 - $98,900

About The Position

The City of Portage is looking for a dedicated professional to join our Department of Public Works!

The selected candidate will manage and maintain the general upkeep and repair of the city's buildings and immediate grounds, including custodial work.  This role monitors and troubleshoots heating and ventilation equipment, and the electrical, mechanical, and structural conditions of all city buildings. This position provides supervision to the Facilities Maintenance Technicians and Facilities Cleaning Specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and State of Michigan residential builders license preferred.
• Three years of prior diagnostic, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance and managerial experience, or other related experience and/or training required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License is required, with a Class A CDL preferred.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, blueprints, construction drawings, site plans, financial reports, and legal documents, and write professional communications for summary reports and necessary recommendations.
• Ability to communicate professionally to all levels of management, contractors, and the general public, as well as federal, state, and local agencies.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC (MS Office) and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC, electrical, and plumbing repair experience preferred.
• Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general upkeep and repair of the city's buildings and immediate grounds, including custodial work.
• Monitor and troubleshoot heating and ventilation equipment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the electrical, mechanical, and structural conditions of all city buildings.
• Provide supervision to the Facilities Maintenance Technicians and Facilities Cleaning Specialists.

Benefits

• Pay range for the position is $73,100 to $98,900, commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits.
• Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere.
• Serve as a key role in maintaining high-quality upkeep and preservation of city property and ensuring staff safety.
• Half-day Fridays! Monday – Thursday, 7 AM-4:30 PM, and Friday, 7 AM – 11 AM. Extended or additional hours may be necessary at certain times of the year based on departmental needs, on-call responsibilities, weather, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager