Facilities & Maintenance Manager jobs in Saint Petersburg, FL

This is responsible supervisory and participatory work in the renovation, maintenance, repair, security and custodial care of designated Stormwater, Pavement and Traffic Operations buildings and appurtenances. Work involves planning, assigning, and supervising the work of employees engaged in performing custodial and maintenance services as well as security; coordinating and monitoring outside contractors performing grounds, elevator, plumbing, and HVAC systems maintenance; replacing, repairing and/or rewiring lighting fixtures within the buildings; inspecting facilities and appurtenances; and monitoring, trouble shooting and adjusting a computerized HVAC energy management system. Work includes participation in the selection, placement, promotion, safety, training, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees. Responsible for the managing of bills and receipts from vendors and suppliers, and orders building maintenance supplies to complete work assignments. Prepares cost and labor estimates for maintenance projects; assists in the preparation and monitoring of the sectional operating budget. Work requires considerable progressive, skilled journeyman level experience; knowledge of a variety of cleaning materials and supplies typically used in custodial type work; and the exercise of considerable independent judgment, discretion, and tact in dealing with employees, contractors, the public, and maintenance operations. Because of the critical responsibilities of this class, an employee in this class must be available to occasionally work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and must be “on call”, able report to work with short notice, at the discretion of management.

Salary: $26.05 - $41.01 Hourly

Close Date: 04-26-2024 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and maintain a valid Driver License.

• Be able to enforce safety and work performance standards and regulations fairly and impartially.

• Be able to understand and work from general instructions and specifications and to interpret and follow blueprints and sketches.

• Have considerable progressive experience with and knowledge of standard tools, methods, practices, and materials used in various trades involved in the work.

• Have some supervisory experience.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be proficient in the use of a personal computer and administrative support software to prepare reports, correspondence, and email.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required of the work.

• Have considerable knowledge of prevailing building codes involved in the area of assignment.

• Are able to prepare project cost estimates including quantities and types of materials, supplies, equipment.

• Are able to competently inspect and tactfully critique the work of others to ensure proper standards are met.

• Have experience with Computer Maintenance Management Software.

• Have experience with HVAC systems and emergency generators.
  

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.