Facilities Supervisor, Facility Services Coordinator

State of Washington•Kittitas County – Ellensburg, WA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a Facility Services Coordinator for its Southeast Region Operations team in Ellensburg, Washington. This full-time, permanent, represented position leads facilities, fleet maintenance, and warehouse support that enable employees to carry out natural resource management and wildfire protection work. The coordinator oversees maintenance and improvement needs for the Region Office and work centers, coordinates projects and contractors, and supervises staff responsible for equipment repair, facilities maintenance, and procurement. The role works with region staff, agency specialists, vendors, and contractors to meet operational needs and plan for future facilities requirements. The position is based in a repair shop and warehouse setting at Southeast Region Headquarters. Most work is indoors in the warehouse, with record keeping and reporting performed in an office. Occasional outdoor work is required in all weather conditions, and the employee may operate equipment in inclement weather. Driving to locations within the region is required, generally on highways but sometimes off-highway; travel may include overnight stays. A small amount of travel outside the region may occur for training or fire assignments. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when covering warehouse operations. The stated monthly salary range is $4,633 to $6,229. DNR offers a comprehensive benefits package, including employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days, along with professional and career development opportunities and other organizational resources.

Requirements

At least five years of verifiable experience performing facility maintenance and repair, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience in facilities management, construction, and/or maintenance.
Supervisory experience, including setting expectations and following up, mentoring, and addressing performance shortcomings.
Good computer skills, including maintaining database information and processing large amounts of data for building and equipment records.
Ability to use Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of purchasing processes, rules, and authorities.
Knowledge of or experience with safety requirements for materials, buildings, equipment, and employees, and the ability to mitigate hazards and risks.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks.
Ability to effectively prioritize and schedule facilities and fleet repair workloads.
Effective verbal and written communication with management, staff, vendors, and a broad range of individuals.
Commitment to fostering and supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Ability to perform duties consistently with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention requirements, and to ensure requests are followed.
Current, valid driver’s license and at least two years of driving experience; the license must not be suspended, revoked, or restricted. Driving is an essential job function, and finalists or interview candidates must provide driving records for all states where they held a license during the previous three years.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when covering warehouse operations.
Ability to travel within the region, potentially overnight, and occasionally outside the region for training or fire assignments.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts or bachelor’s degree in construction, industrial engineering, or a related field.
Coursework and/or a degree in business administration.
Two years of experience planning, scheduling, or coordinating facility maintenance and/or construction projects.
Experience managing building and grounds maintenance, upkeep, or improvement.
Trades experience in building construction or maintenance, such as plumbing or electrical work.
Experience as a service writer.

Responsibilities

Manage maintenance and repair needs for five headquarters buildings and more than 50 buildings at 10 work centers throughout the Southeast Region.
Inspect facilities, prioritize needs, develop cost estimates, and recommend short- and long-term maintenance and improvement plans.
Coordinate facility maintenance and repair projects by developing scopes of work, evaluating bids, monitoring contractors, and verifying contract-compliant work.
Coordinate facility safety inspections, maintain security systems, and work with staff and agency specialists to address hazards and emergency preparedness needs.
Oversee fleet maintenance and repair scheduling, coordinate vendor services, and ensure work orders, repair records, and invoices are accurate and complete.
Oversee warehouse operations, purchasing, inventory accountability, and surplus property activities in accordance with agency and state requirements.
Supervise, coach, and develop equipment repair, maintenance, and procurement staff; set expectations, prioritize workloads, and evaluate performance.
Build working relationships with region program staff, the Engineering Division, vendors, and contractors, and communicate priorities, project status, and operational changes.
Coordinate facility leases and provide region management with recommendations regarding facilities needs and resource priorities.