ARIZONA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION
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Facilities Technical Manager
Job Location:
General Services Division (GSD)
Address: 1840 W Jackson, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: Up to $85,800
Grade: 23
Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) General Services Division (GSD) is seeking a Facilities Technical Manager. This role is critical for providing leadership and direction to the facilities team, ensuring efficient operations, and maintaining high standards of accountability. The Facilities Technical Manager will oversee maintenance programs, manage budgets, and develop policies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will also focus on staff development, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing long-range plans for facilities management.
Job Duties:
- Responsible for general oversight of the maintenance team composed of Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Mechanics, Stationary Engineers, Building Maintenance Technicians, and HVAC Preventive Maintenance
- Ensures activities are completed in a professional manner in accordance with system standards, manufacturer recommendations and local, state and national codes and other outside regulatory agencies to include OSHA
- Prepares, executes and monitors departmental operating and capital budgets
- Inspects work of on buildings at the completion of each project to insure work quality
- Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating direct reports
- Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies
- Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the ADOA values; mediates, negotiates, and resolves conflicts among employees
- Develops standards of accountability, evaluates employees’ performance, recognizes their achievements through reward programs, and counsels as necessary
- Responsible for employee appraisals, disciplinary actions, setting goals for all employees, managing and accounting for workflow, updating metrics for team goals and using data to formulate a plan of action on difficult problems
- Responsible for oversight of contract administration including workmanship, compliance to contract, and payment
- Meeting with key vendors regularly to review any issues or concerns and keep them apprised of any changes to ADOA practices
- Meets with each building coordinator for FOAM facilities quarterly to solicit customer input regarding quality of work done by the Unit
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance and management
- Construction principles, methods, techniques
- Current applicable building and construction codes; statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to areas of assigned responsibility
- State contacts, procurement practices, CMMS, EMS, and current building management systems
- Strong understanding of commercial plumbing, electrical, electronic systems, and HVAC systems
Skills in:
- Personnel administration related to hiring, training, monitoring performance and discipline
- Practical application of the principles and practices of facilities operations, maintenance and supervision
- Interpretation of blueprints and schematics
- Interpretation and application of current building and construction codes
- Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
- Effective written and oral communication
- Analysis and problem solving
Ability to:
- Effectively lead skilled trades engaged in corrective and preventive work to include electrical, mechanical, HVAC, sheet- rock, plumbing
- Effectively use a computer and Windows based and other computer software
- Effectively use computerized work order management and energy management systems
- Effectively work independently and in a team environment
- Multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
Selective Preference(s):
- Facility Management Professional (FMP)
- Five years of progressive responsibility in managing maintenance operations of multi-building large industrial facilities
- Budget, CMMS, BAS, and inventory experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Background and reference check, including a criminal records verification
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
- Health and dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
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By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
Retirement:
- You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date
Contact Us:
- If you have any questions please feel free to contact Christopher Langseth at christopher.langseth@azdoa.gov for assistance
- The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer