Public Buildings Director
Marion County AdministrationSummary Objective: The purpose of this position is to plan, organize, direct, and oversee the maintenance, repair, operation, alteration, and improvement of Marion County buildings, grounds, and related facilities; represent the County in planning and developing facility improvements and new construction; and ensure projects are completed efficiently, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and within approved scope, schedules, and budgets. Working under administrative supervision, the Public Buildings Director develops and implements programs consistent with County policies; supervises assigned personnel; coordinates contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants; administers the departmental budget; and reports major activities, project status, and recommendations to County Administration through conferences and written reports. Essential Functions: The essential functions listed below represent the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. Management may assign additional related functions as necessary. · Supervises, directs, schedules, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates assigned employees; establishes work priorities; addresses employee concerns and work-related problems; completes employee performance appraisals; and ensures maintenance and facility needs are completed efficiently. · Plans and oversees the maintenance and repair of County buildings, grounds, equipment, and major building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related mechanical systems. · Develops and maintains preventive maintenance schedules and short- and long-range plans and programs for facility repairs, replacements, renovations, and improvements to ensure County resources are used effectively. · Inspects new construction, County facilities, repair and maintenance work, projects, equipment, work orders, and supplies to identify deficiencies, verify that work is completed efficiently and in accordance with requirements, and coordinate appropriate corrective action. · Manages work orders and prioritizes maintenance requests based on safety, urgency, operational impact, and available resources. · Develops and administers the departmental operating and capital budgets; monitors expenditures and assists County Administration with identifying and prioritizing future facility needs. · Coordinates purchasing and procurement of materials, equipment, supplies, and contracted services in accordance with County policies. · Coordinates and oversees contractors, vendors, architects, engineers, and consultants performing maintenance, repair, renovation, and construction work for the County. · Directs and monitors facility repair, renovation, preventive maintenance, new construction, and capital improvement projects; administers project scope, design requirements, schedules, and budgets; and ensures work is completed within approved requirements and quality expectations. · Ensures facilities and departmental operations comply with applicable building, fire, safety, accessibility, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements within the responsibilities of the position. · Oversees custodial services, grounds maintenance, and general facility conditions and coordinates work to maintain County properties in a safe, clean, functional, and serviceable condition. · Maintains appropriate records for maintenance, inspections, equipment, projects, contracts, and departmental activities and prepares reports, estimates, and recommendations as requested. · Responds to facility emergencies and coordinates repairs or corrective actions necessary to protect County property and maintain County operations. · Coordinates with County Administration, Finance, Procurement, department heads, elected officials, and other parties regarding facility needs, projects, budgets, and priorities. · Coordinates facility schedules and special-eve…