Regional Facilities Manager

Wake County Public School System•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Facilities Manager supervises maintenance in assigned Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) schools and provides internal operational support by managing specialized maintenance functions. The role independently identifies, coordinates, and executes program changes to improve maintenance operations. It monitors compliance with OSHA requirements and maintenance best practices for safety, financial management, and general program operations, and works with maintenance departments to adapt services to support building operations and meet customer expectations. Specialized functions may include management of maintenance activities for machinery, equipment, buildings, or facilities; technology support; equipment evaluation and purchases; training; and other evolving maintenance needs. The position supervises maintenance and repair across more than five million square feet of WCPSS facilities, support buildings, and associated equipment. It oversees personnel, contractors, and vendors, serves as a liaison between designated schools and Maintenance and Operations (M&O), and supports fiscal management and maintenance practices. The role also includes employee supervision and related personnel and payroll responsibilities. The position is based at Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The work week is Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends, and requires responding to after-hours emergency calls and inclement weather. The role operates in a professional office environment with mostly low-to-moderate noise, but includes heavy physical work and frequent driving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an applicable combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Five years of demonstrated experience in facilities management, design, construction, or related areas.
Two years of experience leading work teams.
Extensive knowledge of building and related equipment maintenance.
Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements for maintenance-related positions.
Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and Google Apps.
Effective time-management and organizational skills.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form using varied communication methods and tools.
Ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Attention to detail and ability to minimize errors and maintain proper accountability records.
Ability to foster teamwork, complete tasks independently, identify departmental training needs, and assist with training implementation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, contractors, external agencies, vendors, and the community.
Must hold and maintain a valid driver’s license according to North Carolina requirements.
Must complete safety training according to OSHA standards within twelve months of employment.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force and perform bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, standing, walking, and climbing stairs and ladders; the work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

Nice To Haves

Commercial building systems maintenance experience.
Maintenance management experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance and repair of more than five million square feet of WCPSS facilities, support buildings, and associated equipment.
Evaluate service effectiveness and initiate changes to protect and maximize the use of labor, materials, tools, and machinery or equipment, while maintaining OSHA compliance.
Conduct regular facility inspections and ensure identified needs are documented in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
Manage coordination and inspection of work performed by personnel, contractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Use financial management tools to manage expenditures for supplies, materials, and tools.
Serve as liaison between designated schools and M&O by managing personnel and assisting with training of Area Facilities Managers (AFMs) and Facilities Maintenance Technicians (FMTs).
Support AFMs with fiscal management, WCPSS purchasing guidelines, maintenance best practices, and M&O requirements.
Supervise employees and perform interviewing, hiring or placement, training, performance management, and payroll processing.
Support a safe and productive work environment and communicate honestly, fairly, and promptly using sound judgment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.