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Description/Duties First review of applications will be Monday, June 1st, and weekly thereafter as needed. 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. This responsibility is carried out through a combination of contracted services and City personnel who specialize in a wide range of building systems and skilled trades, including 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, as well as supporting the establishment and administration of lease agreements. This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position. A Facilities Operations Manager is responsible for supervising and overseeing construction, maintenance, and special repair of municipal buildings, community facilities, and related public buildings.

Supervisory duties include planning, organizing, coordinating, instructing, and evaluating the work of employees involved in special maintenance and repair activities. Administrative responsibilities include: preparation and monitoring of the facilities maintenance budgets; developing, monitoring, and enforcing equipment and facility maintenance contracts; coordinating staff training; developing/revising and implementing section policies; developing and recommending priorities for asset management tasks such as preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacement; developing goals, plans, and performance measures; and serving as liaison with special interest groups, building liaisons, and other City staff to avoid conflict between required maintenance and development activity. This classification is responsible for supervising and overseeing trades and technical work in carpentry; plumbing; electrical; fire alarms; masonry; fence; building structure; and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) central plant maintenance, repair, and construction activities of buildings and other City assets.

Additional duties include: participating in the planning and construction of new facilities and renovations of facilities; and coordinating and implementing policies and use of hazardous materials with county, state, and federal entities. Other duties include: inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating work-related conditions for compliance with prescribed health and safety standards and regulations. This class may participate in work as needed.

This class is responsible for performing related duties as required. A Facilities Operations Manager exercises considerable independent judgment in planning maintenance activities and major projects and works cooperatively with other staff to ensure resources are used in the most efficient manner. A Facilities Operations Manager receives supervision from a Facilities Management Department Director or Assistant Director who reviews work through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved.

This class is FLSA exempt-executive. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & Requirements 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.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree or a vocational/technical degree in Facilities Management, a construction trade, or related field. Extensive (5+ years) experience in facilities management or commercial building maintenance and operations of facility systems (HVAC, plumbing, fire, life safety, electrical, and building automation) including a minimum of three years supervisory experience.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Due to the required access to all secured buildings, for this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa to allow full, unescorted access to police facilities.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. HVAC Central Plant experience is highly desirable. Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credentials; International Facility Management Association (IFMA) certification; Facility Management Administrator (FMA) certification; Building Owners and Managers International (BOMI) certification.

Additional administrative experience in computer maintenance management systems, preventative maintenance planning, capital asset planning, budget preparation, producing cost or productivity studies, plan review, and using computer spreadsheets and databases. Link to Job Description https://apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5815.pdf