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About the Role

The Facilities Director oversees a team of maintenance staff, administering, coordinating, planning, and supervising the activities and operations of the county’s facilities department. This role manages the development of Mower County building facilities and programs, prepares project specifications, annual and capital renewals, and department budgets, while consulting with administration and elected officials on the direction of future county-owned and operated facilities.

Responsibilities

Oversees facilities staff by working with the Facilities Supervisor to prioritize and assign work, ensuring staff is trained, providing guidance, enforcing county and department policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment while fostering a positive work culture.
Works with the Chief Administrative Officer and Human Resources to effectively perform or recommend recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, responses to grievances, and performance management, including annual performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
Directs and monitors all construction and maintenance projects across Mower County buildings; prepares equipment and project specifications while collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to plan, design, and finalize construction documents.
Supervises work in progress to ensure strict conformance to contract terms, proactively resolving operational and technical issues as they arise.
Recommends and implements sustainability and building efficiency initiatives.
Develops long-range plans for the County related to the Facilities Department and land acquisition, providing input and recommendations to the County Board, and implements the Facilities capital improvement plan for all county-owned property.
Oversees the maintenance and janitorial contractors.
Ensures public safety and security on all County-owned facilities and grounds; maintains compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for all county-owned buildings, and manages county-owned facilities and security services.
Conducts inspections of department and mechanical equipment ensuring all infrastructure and equipment is properly maintained and running correctly.
Prepares specifications for replacement of boilers, pumps, HVAC, trucks, mowers, or any Facilities related equipment.
Develops and prepares department budgets; monitors and approves expenditures in accordance with the county budget.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, other county staff and/or outside agencies/contractors to ensure clear communication and information sharing.
Performs other duties as necessary and/or assigned to support efficient and effective county operations.

Requirements

Associate degree in construction, facilities management, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of related facilities management experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must clear a security background check, including fingerprinting.

Skills

Facilities management
Construction oversight
Maintenance project management
Budget development and monitoring
Staff supervision and development
Contract management
Public safety and security
ADA compliance
Mechanical equipment inspection
Sustainability initiatives
Building efficiency

Location

Mower County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years of facilities management experience
3-5 years of supervisory experience (desired)

Education Level

Associate degree in construction, facilities management, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in construction, facilities management, mechanical engineering or related field (desired).

About the Company

Mower County