TITLE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE
LOCATION: SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY COURTHOUSE
REPORTS TO: CHIEF CLERK
SUPERVISES: MAINTENANCE STAFF
POSITION STATUS: NON-UNION
PAY GRADE: NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE
General Summary:
The Director of Public Facilities is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic planning, management, and operation of all County owned or leased facilities. Work involves performing, supervising, and contracting for building/grounds maintenance and repair. This includes oversight of the maintenance computer system, custodial services, and grounds maintenance.
Minimum Requirements:
· Education/Training: High School Diploma required.
· Must have experience involving facility maintenance including HVAC, boiler equipment, electrical, plumbing, building alarms, security, and utilities including gas, water, sewer, and fire.
· Experience in basic carpentry and remodeling.
· Excellent leadership, budgeting, project management, and interpersonal skills.
· Must possess VALID Pa Drivers’ License.
· Must pass a background check and drug screening.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
· Knowledge of basic preventative maintenance, carpentry, remodeling, plumbing, heating, electrical work, lawn care, snow removal, and painting.
· Exceptional leadership skills.
· Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and OSHA requirements.
· Knowledge of methods, practices, materials, and tools used in ground and building maintenance.
· Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment used in building and ground maintenance.
· Ability to make accurate estimates of time and materials.
· Ability to assign and review the work of the maintenance and custodial staff.
· Ability to maintain records and generate reports upon request.
· Ability to work well with others, sometimes in close proximity or under difficult conditions.
· Ability to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.
· Ability to maintain integrity in the bidding process.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide direct supervision to Custodial and Maintenance crew.
· Assign and schedule minor and major projects.
· Establish, communicate, and enforce work and safety standards.
· Establish, communicate, and enforce policy and procedures.
· Determine work methods and materials.
· Evaluate work performance and provide direction and feedback.
· Plan and direct the work of the department
· Coordinate work requests from Department Heads and Elected Officials.
· Meet regularly with the Chief Clerk to plan for the timely completion of projects.
· Work with outside vendors and service personnel to schedule delivery of parts or services.
· Review warranties and service contracts to ensure the County receives appropriate services.
· Inspect the condition of all County owned or leased facilities.
· Inspect the work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with the contract.
· Evaluate the requests for repairs or renovation projects.
· Prepare recommendations and cost estimates.
· Prepare bid specifications when appropriate.
· Evaluate preventative maintenance programs and research preventative maintenance techniques.
· Prepare written policies and procedures when necessary.
· Prepare budget recommendations
· Prepare reports on costs of parts, equipment, materials and contracted services.
· All other duties as assigned and necessary.
Physical and/or Special Requirements:
· Work is performed both inside and outside in varying conditions including wet, humid, extreme heat or extreme cold environments.
· May be required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to operate tools and equipment, climb, stoop and lift or carry heavy objects up to 75 pounds.
· May be exposed to excessive dust, mold or mildew; may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
· Required to be on call 24/7 for emergencies.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
