Operations Facilities Manager

Operations Facilities Manager

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
Under direction, the Operations Facilities Manager plans, organizes, and leads the day-to-day work of all building service personnel assigned to a specific region. Coordinates all work relative to custodial services, grounds, landscaping, and preventative maintenance activities for facilities in the region, including the facilities-related maintenance and repair of buildings and the grounds care necessary for maintaining a clean, safe environment. Participates in the development, recommendation, and administration of policies, procedures, and processes in support of the Division of Maintenance and Operations. Responds to inquiries and requests for service from assigned facilities. Responsible for the evaluation and professional development of staff.

CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver¿s license or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of supervisory principles; facilities maintenance, grounds, and custodial principles and practices; contract management principles and practices; applicable federal, state, and local laws including rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes; budgeting and procurement principles and practices; project management principles; preventative maintenance principles and practices; maintaining data and components for facilities, such as a six-year scheduled maintenance plan, a six-year facilities condition assessment; and industry best practices. Must be knowledgeable about the principles of continuous quality improvement and MCPS professional growth system (PGS). Must be skilled in supervising subordinate staff; reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, drawings, maps, and/or other related technical documents. Must be able to manage complex, multi-discipline projects involving multiple locations; interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Must demonstrate a high level of intercultural competence, an understanding of the diverse identities and cultures of the community, students and staff, and in developing and supporting inclusive communities. Must be able to manage contracts; work in a union environment; design and develop program plans in assigned area of responsibility; and analyze processes and make recommendations for improvement. Must be able to coordinate activities with other internal divisions, the community, and/or external agencies; and prepare a variety of reports related to operational activities, including statistical analysis. Data-driven reporting and planning for budgeting; developing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures, and workflow; utilizing computer technology used for communication, gathering and reporting data are also required skills. Must communicate effectively through oral and written mediums. Must have the ability to work with students and staff with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds; mediate conflicts; Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of the goals of the Division of Maintenance and Operations, the Department of Facilities Management, and Montgomery County Public Schools.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree required. College coursework or trade school training and extensive experience in facilities management, construction, and renovation, preferably in school systems, are also required. Considerable experience as a supervisor is required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered in lieu of degree.

Job: Business/Operations Management

Job Grade: J

Organization: Offices

Primary Location: Rockville

Schedule: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 12

Shift: Day Job

Job Posting: Nov 17, 2021, 9:03:17 AM - Nov 23, 2021, 10:59:00 PM