Facilities Manager

Salary : $76,283.00 - $103,015.00 Annually

Location : 101 Spader Way Broomfield CO

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Job Number: 2023-0004

Department: Administration

Opening Date: 07/31/2023

Closing Date: 8/14/2023 5:00 PM Mountain

Description

The Full-Time position of Facilities Manager has been posted to both internal and external applicants at this time.

Why you want to work for North Metro Fire Rescue District? At the heart of North Metro Fire are its people. We are an equal opportunity employer and pride ourselves on our compassion, excellent service, family atmosphere and a culture that empowers each individual to grow and make a meaningful contribution. The fire district offers great benefits, pension, wellness programs and tuition assistance to its employees and serves a supportive community. Apply today to join this dynamic team!

Posting Start Date: July 31, 2023
Posting Closing Date: August 14, 2023
Salary: $76,283 - $103,015 (DOQ and experience)
Other forms of compensation: None
Benefits: Excellent Benefit package to include medical, dental, vision, long-term/short-term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, pension, up to 2% employer match to voluntary pension plan, wellness program, generous vacation, sick and holiday leave.
Job Type: Full-Time exempt level position.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm with additional hours as required for additional workload demands or emergencies after hours, weekends or holidays.
REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Support Services
DIRECT REPORTS: Facilities Maintenance Technician
FLSA STATUS: This position is exempt from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of Support Services, the Facilities Manager is responsible for directing the routine and emergency maintenance of District fixed facility assets. Performs semi-skilled and skilled technical, repair and maintenance work on all District facilities. Scope of work includes electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, landscaping and other building maintenance and equipment repair work. Performs inspections, diagnoses problems, and makes appropriate repairs or coordinates repairs with outside contractors. Promotes the District's mission and value statements. Takes an active role in improving overall organizational performance, especially as it relates to addressing opportunities for improvement in the areas of facility maintenance, facility fixed equipment and facility grounds maintenance.

The Equal Pay Act of 2021 requires North Metro Fire Rescue to notify all current employees of a new or vacant position that is a promotional opportunity. A "promotional opportunity" exists when North Metro Fire Rescue has or anticipates a vacancy in an existing or new position that could be considered a promotion for one or more of its current employees in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement. This position is not covered by the North Metro Fire Rescue District Civil Service Committee.

Examples of Duties

The following duties and responsibilities are all essential functions of the position of Facilities Manager. Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. North Metro Fire Rescue retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership

• Promotes the District's mission and participates in establishing and maintaining the core values of the District by taking an active role in improving overall organizational performance through active and continued short- and long-range planning. Performance and planning should focus on, but not be limited to, promoting improvement to community safety, facility safety and maintenance, facility energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. Emergency incident response is a priority for the District and keeping the facilities operable is imperative.
• Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing applicable portions of the District's Strategic Plan. Meets District goals and objectives while being progressive and forward-thinking. Is a big picture thinker and looks out for the best interests of the District.
• Provides leadership and promotes a positive and challenging work environment. Addresses problems, issues, and rumors in a timely and preemptive manner.
• Uses power and authority appropriately, judiciously, and effectively without being overbearing or a micro-manager. Counsels personnel to ensure effective, equitable and fair compliance with all relevant policies. Manages staff, assigns work, and monitors progress.
• Models and fosters the importance of continual learning and development by staying current on modern information and technology, safety and operating of facility systems by reading discipline publications, attending trainings and networking with other facility professionals and organizations.
• Provides guidance and assistance to line officers regarding facility operations and needs.
• Cooperates and participates with other training agencies in the development and delivery of specialized, facility specific training courses for District personnel.
• Interacts professionally, competently, and positively with members of the public, civic organizations, other emergency service organizations, governmental agencies and non-governmental agencies at the local, regional, state and national level.

Administration
Coordinates, monitors and performs preventive, predictive and proactive maintenance and repairs of district facilities. This includes the following:

• Ensures District facilities are maintained and safe through preventative maintenance and repair work on a variety of buildings, including multiple fire stations, an administrative facility, a vehicle maintenance facility and all training center buildings, training props and grounds.
• Assists Station Captains and other District facility managers to provide organizational control over facility conditions to avoid and/or reduce the impact on the District's primary function. This coordination has the goal of early identification and control of maintenance issues to limit injuries and financial output.
• Receives and evaluates repair requests from line and staff personnel to determine if repairs should be performed in-house or through a contracted repair service.
• Solicits bids from vendors, negotiates pricing and timeframes and secures contract with vendor. Works with contractors and outside vendors.
• Manages employees that perform maintenance work and ensures that work is completed accurately, timely and within cost constraints.
• Schedules all maintenance inspections related to District facilities and ensures inspections are current and compliant with relevant codes and standards.
• Schedules and performs preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment including HVAC systems; electrical systems; power generators; exhaust systems; irrigation systems; bay door operations systems and building structures including roofs, gutters, doors, drywall, flooring, and painting.
• Documents repair request completion to include time requirements, repair/parts costs, and notification of completion to reporting parties. Maintains detailed records on all facilities including repair records, preventative maintenance schedules, and cost of repair.
• Additional Responsibilities
• Coordinates and manages the operational activities, programs, functions, services, and budget for facilities including technical and cost/benefit justification.
• Assists with the development of long-term capital plans for facility improvement, repairs, new facility needs, budgeting and financial planning.
• Performs snow removal at District facilities as necessary or required.
• Maintains a variety of hand and shop tools and equipment. Maintains a small inventory of commonly used repair parts in a clean and orderly location.
• Attends and/or conducts a variety of meetings that serve to improve the maintenance of District facilities. When necessary, represents the District on matters of facility maintenance with other fire departments and governmental agencies.
• Participates in the design, coordination, and management of all District construction projects.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to facilities.
• Complies with all Standard Operating Procedures, District Employee Rules, Regulations, handbook, policies and orders.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum requirements:

• Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented by two years of vocational technical school. Three years' prior experience in building maintenance is required.
• Progressively responsible professional facilities management experience, preferably in an environment of similar, or larger, operational scope and scale to that of NMFRD.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered if they are sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Desirable:
Bachelor's degree in the academic field of facilities maintenance, building construction, safety or industrial engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Supplemental Information

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following applicable pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board/s, reference checks, background checks including criminal background check, sex-offender registry, and driving record check.

North Metro Fire Rescue offers a comprehensive benefit package and contributes a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of eligible benefits typically begins on the 1st of the month following the date of hire for benefited employees. Each year employees have the choice of changing elected coverages through open enrollment.

Full-Time Employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Robust Medical and Dental plans that includes spouse, Civil Union Partner, and family coverage options.
• Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Account options
• FPPA retirement plan for all employees
• Deferred Compensation Plan and the District provides up to a 2% employer match on voluntary employee elected contributions.
• Retiree Health Insurance options for eligible retirees
• Paid Time off per year (increases with years of service)
• 14 Paid Holidays and three floating holidays
• Robust extended sick leave
• Employer sponsored wellness program that includes use of onsite fitness center.
• Education reimbursement options

For more information, please access our website here: https://www.northmetrofire.org/306/Compensation-and-Benefits

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY STATEMENT:
North Metro Fire Rescue District is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct, which has the purpose or effect of interfering with an individual's work performance or creating a severe, intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees, including directors, supervisors, co-workers, and non-employees such as residents, members of all boards, contractors, vendors, and consultants.

NEOGOV Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with submitting your online application or the NEOGOV system (e.g., uploading or attaching documents to your application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time).

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Do you meet all of the necessary requirements of this position?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have prior professional level experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to having prior experience supervising/managing staff. include the number of staff you have supervised and the type/s of positions you were responsible for managing. if you answered "no" to having prior experience supervising/managing staff indicate "N/A".

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Do you possess a current and valid driver's license with a safe driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least three years of progressively responsible building maintenance experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes" to having a minimum of three years of building maintenance experience. Describe in detail how you have obtained this experience. If you lack this experience, please indicate "N/A".

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