Criminal Justice Center Facilities Manager - 002056 at Wayne County Government – Detroit, Michigan

Title: Criminal Justice Center Facilities Manager - 002056

Job Description

Purpose/Description

Under the general supervision outlined in the Facilities Management & Planning Department organizational chart, the Criminal Justice Center Facilities Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating construction, renovation, and ongoing maintenance projects for the entire Wayne County Criminal Justice Complex (CJC). This role involves overseeing construction activities in collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors. Key responsibilities include conducting regular facility inspections, planning necessary repairs and maintenance, estimating material costs and labor hours, and serving as a liaison with departmental stakeholders to ensure their support service needs are met. The position operates with a high degree of independence and adheres to established rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Assigns personnel and material resources to maintenance and repair projects, using all building trades.
• Administers and monitors building policies and service contracts to ensure work is properly performed and processes claims for payment with the Director and Deputy Director of the division.
• Develops the CJC complex policies and proper building practices.
• Supervises work of contractors in connection with the maintenance and improvement of buildings and building facilities.
• Submits orders equipment and materials for the CJC to the Directors of the division.
• Conducts periodic inspections of buildings, evaluates the complexity of any needed repairs to determine best solution, projects job cost, and oversees the implementation of approved procedures to ensure the ongoing efficient operation of assigned buildings.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with all department units to keep abreast of their service needs and to be able to anticipate problems before they become crisis situations.
• Supervises and trains staff in the approved practices and procedures for proper facility maintenance and in the implementation and observance of all approved safety procedures to ensure compliance with existing safety regulations.
• Conducts performance appraisals, maintains time and attendance records and handles disciplinary problems of assigned building service staff. Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail, and database software in performing work assignments.
• Performs other tasks, as needed.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university or equivalent seven years’ experience

Experience Requirements

• A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in building operations, which must include the general maintenance and repair of buildings, oversight of renovation projects in buildings, and application of one or more of the building trades (i.e., carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning).
• A valid license in the State of Michigan.

SUBSTITUTION: Additional years of experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

Administration Focus

Public Health Response

Economic Response

Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

Economic Development

Infrastructure Maintenance & Enhancements

Access to Health Care

Community Support

Homeland Security Emergency Management

Parks & Recreation

Job Info

Job Identification: 2555

Posting Date: 02/25/2026, 02:44 PM

Apply Before: 03/04/2026, 09:30 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Location: 5301 Russell St, Detroit, MI, 48211, US