Facilities Maint Div Manager in West Palm Beach, Florida at Town of Palm Beach

Position Summary

This is skilled administrative and supervisory work in the operation and maintenance of the Town's Streets Bureau, Electrical Bureau, Paint and Sign Bureau, Parks Maintenance Bureau, and General Maintenance Bureau. The employee in this classification is responsible for the safe and economical maintenance of the Town's buildings, grounds, medians, parks, recreation areas, streets, sidewalks, bike paths, traffic signs, street lights, and parking meters. The employee supervises the work of skilled employees to insure programs and projects are being completed as requested in a productive and cost efficient manner. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, who reviews work through discussions with the employee and the examination of records and reports; however, the employee is required to exercise independent judgement and initiative in the proper operation of the Facilities Maintenance Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, directs and supervises the work of skilled subordinate employees engaged in caring for Municipal medians, recreation areas, buildings, parks, streets, sidewalks, bike paths, street lights, traffic signs, and parking meters.
• Develops and manages Facilities Maintenance Division budget.
• Implements Department policies and procedures.
• Performs routine administrative tasks.
• Monitors the Town's infrastructure for repairs and upgrades.
• Develops and implements safety, pest control, and other various programs within the division.
• Negotiates and meets with contractors for work on Town-owned property, as required. Inspects completed work.
• Designs irrigation systems for parks and median areas.
• Co-operates with interested civic groups in fostering Beautification programs.
• Utilizes maintenance management and financial software to manage recurring and non-recurring tasks.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years college course work or equivalent in related field.
• At least seven years of experience in building maintenance, horticulture, and irrigation techniques.
• At least two years supervisory experience.
• Considerable public relations experience.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Certifications or licenses in electrical, HVAC or arborist/horticulturalist fields preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to maintain records and create reports.
• Ability to effectively train, supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel while directing the completion of projects in a professional, effective, and timely manner.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used in the operation and maintenance of grounds and facilities.
• Strong background in principles, practices, equipment, materials, and operating procedures of horticulture and park management, landscaping, building and street maintenance, and irrigation design.
• Ability to find solutions to problems that are part of the operation of a facilities maintenance operation.
• Ability to effectively work with civic groups and make presentations on Municipal projects.
• Excellent writing and mathematical skills

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Clarity of vision to view computer monitor, written documents, or objects in the distance, including perception of color.
Ability to raise or lower objects of up to 20 pounds from one level to another (includes upward pulling).
Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity.