Facilities Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned facilities employees including scheduling, time and attendance, and coordination of daily work activities.
• Facilitate overtime posting process per AFSCME agreement.
• Prepare operating and project budget estimates, make recommendations to the Director of Operations, and manage maintenance expenditures within the approved budget.
• Cook up initial staff in “Right to Know” training programs i.e.: mandatory lift, lead paint, confined space and universal refrigeration; retraining as necessary.
• Aid in the management of equipment inventory, maintain equipment log and supply budgets, provide recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Administer personnel responsibilities including interviewing, hiring and training of staff in the proper means, methods and use of equipment and materials for mechanical, plumbing and electrical maintenance in accordance with Federal, State and local government regulations and CEC’s standards.
• Evaluate incoming work orders and project requests and assign them to the appropriate staff to ensure work is prioritized and completed expediently and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain operational and procedural manuals for building systems and equipment.
• Interface with campus staff to schedule system shutdowns for routine and preventive maintenance. Use established procedures to notify and schedule shutdowns with the least amount of disruption to community programs.
• Serve as the main point of contact for SIEMENS Fire for all system updates, repairs, scheduling, and testing.
• Cook up work of outside contractors for outsourced trade work, repair, or renovation projects. Provide cost estimates, monitor progress of on-going projects, and provides status and written reports as required.
• Develop and conduct fire alarm system training for appropriate staff.
• Must be available around the clock to respond or advise on fire and life safety incidents and emergencies.
• Ensure that all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical equipment and repair meets the requirements of federal, state and local government codes and standards.

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in fire monitoring systems and general building maintenance.
• A minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory position is required.
• Contractor’s license (plumbing, electrical, building, etc.) desired.
• NICET Level II license desired.
• Strong people management skills including experience working in or overseeing represented employees.
• This candidate must have an in-depth working knowledge of plumbing and electrical equipment, tools, materials, and methods to establish work assignments and priorities.
• Must possess a demonstrated understanding of mechanical, plumbing, electrical and ice arena ammonia systems.
• Must have a working knowledge of the Occupational, Health & Safety Act (OSHA) safety regulations, Employee Right to Know Act, HAZMAT codes and regulations, Confined Space Entry mandates, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) standards and requirements, and all other Federal, State or local government regulatory and inspection requirements.
• Basic computer skills are required (email, Word, Excel).
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts; and obtain accurate measurements for the purposes of developing budgets and providing work cost estimates.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and direct subordinate and demonstrated ability to interview, select, train, evaluate and discipline employees.
• Experience in the administration of union agreements required.
• In-depth knowledge of NFPA Code regarding Fire Alarms systems.
• Knowledge of utility marking equipment, emergency lighting, and other life safety systems.
• Factory trained and certified in Fire Alarm Systems required, through SIEMENS Fire preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced ever changing environment.
• Requires valid Michigan driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $80k+/annually based on experience.