Regional Facilities Manager

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises maintenance in assigned schools within Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and provides internal operation support by managing specialized functions within maintenance, including independent leadership to identify, coordinate, and execute program changes to improve the maintenance function. Monitors operations to ensure daily compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and best practices for maintenance, safety, financial management, and general program operations. Works with various departments in maintenance to assess/adapt services to satisfy customer expectation that support building operations. Specialized functions may consist of management of maintenance activities for machinery, equipment, buildings and/or facilities, technology support, equipment evaluation/purchases, training, or other functions to address the evolving needs of maintenance.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of maintenance of buildings and related equipment
Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements for maintenance related positions
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, and Excel; Google Apps
Effective time management and organizational skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
Ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Ability to minimize errors with attention to detail
Ability to maintain proper records for accountability
Ability to foster teamwork
Ability to complete tasks independently
Ability to identify training needs for department and assist in implementation
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, contractors, external agencies, vendors, and the community
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Five years of demonstrated experience in facilities management, design, construction, or related areas
Two years of experience leading work teams
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license according to the State of NC requirements
Within twelve months of employment complete safety training according to OSHA standards

Nice To Haves

Commercial building systems maintenance experience
Maintenance management experience

Responsibilities

Supervises maintenance and repair of 5+ million square feet of WCPSS, the support buildings, and associated equipment.
Evaluates the effectiveness of service and initiates change to protect and maximize the utilization of resources (labor, material, tools, machinery/equipment utilization) and compliance with OSHA.
Conducts regular inspection of facilities and ensures any needs are documented in CMMS.
Manages overall coordination and inspection work of personnel, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Uses appropriate financial management tools to manage supply, material, and tool expenditures.
Serves as the liaison between designated schools and M&O by managing personnel and assisting with training of Area Facilities Managers (AFMs) and Facilities Maintenance Technicians (FMTs).
Provides support and follow-up with AFMS on fiscal management, WCPSS purchasing guidelines, maintenance best practices and requirements of M&O.
Performs responsibilities including but not limited to supervision of employees, interviewing, hiring/placement training, performance management, and payroll processing.
Supports M&Os objective of maintaining a highly motivated staff by providing a safe and productive work environment. Communicates with others in an honest, fair, and timely manner using sound judgement.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.