District 1: District Facilities Mgr - District 1 Headquarters, Gainesville, GA (FEM020) (PG-M)

Working Title: District Facilities Manager

Job Code: FEM020, Facilities Manager

Pay Grade M

Job Salary $67,031.97

JOB SUMMARY: Manages the planning, development, and implementation of operational support services for a facility. Develops and implements policies and procedures. Manages subordinate supervisors and staff.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Manages district building maintenance operations under limited supervision, ensuring facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees facility upgrades, renovations, and new installations to ensure timely completion within established budget constraints.
• Reviews and develops scopes of work; coordinates with contractors, vendors, and building management to ensure project requirements and expectations are met.
• Performs and/or oversees maintenance activities, including basic electrical work, parts assembly, and other building maintenance trades.
• Conducts routine and comprehensive building inspections to assess facility conditions, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Tracks and manages work orders, asset history, and preventive maintenance schedules to ensure efficient operations and asset lifecycle management.
• Monitors contractor performance and ensures compliance with project specifications, timelines, and safety standards.
• Ensures adherence to established policies, procedures, and safety protocols related to facilities management.
• Supervises assigned staff, including assigning work, providing training, and managing performance.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must meet the advertised minimum qualifications to include State Entry Qualifications as well as Agency Specific Minimum Qualifications

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate/Vocational/Technical degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience
• or three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of facilities maintenance, construction, operations, and renovation practices.
• Understanding of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, architectural).
• Experience managing multiple maintenance, construction, and renovation projects while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to set priorities, manage projects from start to completion, and monitor progress.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information and expectations.
• Lead worker or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated initiative, professionalism, and strong time and project management skills.
• Proficient in using technology to improve efficiency.
• Commitment to ethical conduct and quality customer service.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight as needed for site visits.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, understand and comprehend MasterFormat Divisions for building construction to determine appropriate construction management processes by means and methods, whether for new construction or renovations.
• Demonstrates skills needed to develop maintenance/renovation proposals from basic needs descriptions, to conduct bidding processes and negotiate contracts for maintenance and/or purchase of materials or services, including cost estimates, budgets and work timetables.
• Demonstrated experience to develop and manage a budget
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity of State Purchasing Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrated experience to solve maintenance and renovation challenges by clearly identifying the problem, gathering relevant information, generating and evaluating alternatives and implementing a decision
• Demonstrated experience to efficiently learn, remember and incorporate new concepts and information into current operations
• Demonstrated experience to interact effectively and influence others in a leadership role, encouraging and facilitating teamwork
• Demonstrated experience to express ideas and facts clearly and convincingly in oral presentations
• Experience working with internal and external clients to provide information and meet expectations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL GDOT JOBS

• The interview is one component of the selection process. Final decisions are based on work history, performance, employee status, evaluations, personnel file review, references, and background checks. Supervisory roles will also consider demonstrated leadership experience.
• Good Employment Standing: Applicants must have no active disciplinary actions and a current ePerformance rating of 3.0 or higher. Disqualifying actions may include active reprimands, suspensions, demotions, PIPs, or Leave Restriction Plans. Pending disciplinary actions may remove an applicant from consideration until resolved.
• This position is unclassified and the selected candidate will be subject to reference and criminal background checks, as applicable.
• All applications must include complete and relevant job information and are subject to prescreening.
• Upon promotion, the selected candidate will receive a 10% salary increase or the position's minimum job worth salary, whichever is greater.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience; or three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.

Additional Information

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• Requisition ID: FAC04S5
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: $67,031.97
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Sep 7, 2026