Facilities Operations Manager

Facilities Operations Manager Location: Mesa, AZ, United States The Facilities Management Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of more than five (5) million square feet of the City of Mesa's vertical assets and exterior facilities through contracted services and City personnel specializing in HVAC, building automation systems, plumbing, electrical, roofing, locksmith services, carpentry, and irrigation systems. This position plays a critical role in coordinating and communicating with building occupants and tenants, and supporting lease agreement administration. Responsibilities Supervise and oversee construction, maintenance, and special repair of municipal and community buildings and related public facilities. Plan, organize, coordinate, instruct, and evaluate the work of employees performing special maintenance and repair activities. Prepare and monitor facilities maintenance budgets. Develop, monitor, and enforce equipment and facility maintenance contracts. Coordinate staff training and develop or revise section policies. Develop and recommend priorities for asset‑management tasks such as preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacement. Develop goals, plans, and performance measures. Serve as liaison with special interest groups, building liaisons, and other City staff to avoid conflicts between required maintenance and development activity. Supervise trades and technical work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, fire alarms, masonry, fence, building structure, and HVAC central plant maintenance, repair, and construction. Participate in planning and construction of new facilities and renovations. Coordinate and implement policies and use of hazardous materials with county, state, and federal entities. Inspect, monitor, and evaluate work‑related conditions for compliance with health and safety standards and regulations. Minimum Qualifications Associate degree or higher in Facilities Management, a construction trade, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience. Five or more years of experience in facilities management or commercial building maintenance and operation of facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire, life safety, electrical, building automation). Minimum of three years supervisory experience. Special Requirements Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Background investigation through City of Mesa Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Preferred / Desirable Qualifications HVAC Central Plant experience. Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credentials; International Facility Management Association (IFMA) certification; Facility Management Administrator (FMA) certification; Building Owners and Managers International (BOMI) certification. Administrative experience in computer maintenance management systems, preventative maintenance planning, capital asset planning, budget preparation, cost or productivity studies, plan review, and use of spreadsheet and database applications. Classification: Full‑time, FLSA exempt‑executive. Employee values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. #J-18808-Ljbffr