Facilities Maintenance Manager

Description

Application Deadline: 11/21/2023 by 5:00pm EST.

To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.

Contribute to the delivery of the Department of Public Works mission in providing professional public works services to manage natural and built systems, and foster community health, safety, and sustainability. The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Facilities Maintenance Manager who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring amount is between $92,108.00 – $115,134.39 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position performs technical and administrative work overseeing the operation of the City Government and School facilities and building assets. The Facilities Maintenance Manager directs and coordinates the routine repair, preventive maintenance, and custodial services to buildings either owned or leased by the City, including schools. This work includes responsibility for all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, and solar photovoltaic systems; as well as for supporting implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan with a focus on building energy performance. Responsible for the supervision of building trades, mechanical services, and custodial employees.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Public Works Director.

To view a downloadable brochure about our Community, City Government, and the position, please go to:  https://www.charlottesville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10564/FMM-Recruitment-Brochure-2023?bidId=

Education and Experience: 

• High school graduation or equivalent and at least 7 years of relevant work experience in facilities management, including related sustainability practices (a minimum of 7 years public or a minimum combination of 4 years public and 3 years private) within the last 9 years OR 
• Trade school certificate or associate’s degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in facilities management, including related sustainability practices within the last 7 years OR 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher and 3 years of relevant work experience in facilities management, including related sustainability practices within the last 5 years.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid appropriate driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. (To view our driving eligibility requirements, visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166);
• Building Operator Certification (BOC) issued by the Northwest Energy Council or ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference for continuing education and certification as a Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP) or similar.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.