Facilities & Grounds Manager

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

FACILITIES AND GROUNDS MANAGER

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

Expected Hiring Range: $77,542.40 - 94,993.60

Work Location: Apex Public Works Building 105A Upchurch Street

Schedule: Monday- Friday; 8am-5pm

Posting Closing Date: 30 days or until filled

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs difficult technical and supervisory work planning, organizing, and directing the work of employees and contractors involved in the maintenance and repair of the Town's facilities and grounds, and overseeing facility projects for the Public Works Department. An employee in this class organizes, prioritizes and supervises work of the divisions engaged in facility & grounds maintenance and repair. Work includes developing short and long term goals for the assigned work units, collecting and managing facility and grounds maintenance data to identify areas for improvement and ways to gain efficiencies; overseeing preventive maintenance work; inspecting work in progress and upon completion; managing vendor contracts for a variety of facility services; developing and overseeing budgets; procuring necessary materials and resources; interviewing candidates and coaching, counseling and initiating disciplinary actions of assigned personnel. Work requires strong interpersonal, technical and administrative skills. The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments and may be subject to working in extreme heat and cold and experience exposure to noise, vibration, oils, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gasses and poor ventilation. Work is performed under general supervision of the Public Works Director and is inspected for compliance with instructions, productivity of the work units and general acceptance of work quality.

This position reports to the Public Works Director.

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

• Directs supervisors and crews involved in the maintenance and repair of Town facilities and grounds with the exception of Town park grounds and fields.
• Develops and administers the budget for the Facilities and Grounds division.
• Develops capital improvement plan budget requests and administers capital projects, as needed.
• Prepares contracts; monitors and enforces contractual terms, obligations and requirements for assigned areas, including management of service contracts like landscaping and custodial contracts.
• Plans and manages all aspects of assigned projects to include identification of project requirements, project development, design, bidding and contractor negotiation.
• Develops bid documents, obtains permits where applicable, prepares all necessary contract forms and documents and manages bidding process for facility maintenance projects.
• Inspects work and approves payment to project contractors and consultants.
• Develops detailed memoranda, letters and other documents on performance measures, project records, costs and general project status for both internal and external distribution.
• Collects and manages building and grounds maintenance data to identify and implement quality assurance standards and quality control and cost-saving measures for both contractual and internal work.
• Responds to service requests for facilities and grounds maintenance issues; prioritizes and assigns work.
• Participates in hiring, provides training and orientation, supervises, and provides performance coaching and evaluation for assigned staff.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Associate's Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in building, facility and grounds maintenance to include supervisory experience.

Special Qualifications

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver license
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) within 12 months of employment
• Direct experience in municipal facilities management across multiple facilities is preferred.

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)

Traditional sick and vacation leave

80 hours Peak Paid Time Off

$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave

Bereavement leave

13 paid holidays

Longevity Pay

Tuition assistance

Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), and background verifications including references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.