Facilities Division Manager

First Review: July 28, 2026

Starting Salary: $80,293.18

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

Under the direction of the Parks, Recreation, and Public Services Director, this position is responsible for supervising staff and operations, conducting strategic and long-range planning, and developing and managing the Facilities Maintenance Division's annual budget. This position serves on the department's Executive Leadership Team. It provides high-level leadership for the division while assisting staff in the mission to maintain the mechanical and environmental condition of over two dozen City-owned, operated, and managed facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee staffing, operations, construction, maintenance, and repair for all City-owned facilities.
• Inspect and evaluate work performed by employees and contractors to ensure accuracy, adherence to proper methods, and compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and laws.
• Select, train, supervise, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; coordinate their professional development, address performance issues, and carry out disciplinary actions and termination procedures.
• In collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team, oversee and review the Facilities Division's work plan; assign projects and activities, track workflow, address operational challenges, and evaluate work methods and results.
• Develop and implement the Facilities Division's goals, objectives, policies, and priorities in alignment with Department goals. Identify resource needs and suggest and execute procedures accordingly.
• Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, procedures, and service delivery, then implement them.
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team to develop and manage the Facilities Division's operating and capital project budgets. This includes forecasting funding and resource needs, tracking expenditures, and suggesting budget adjustments.
• Coordinate Facilities Division services and activities with City departments, external agencies, organizations, contractors, and the public.
• Provide technical and administrative support to City departments; prepare and present staff reports, conduct data-driven analyses, and draft related correspondence.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports for asset management, facility conditions, preventive maintenance, work orders, repairs, contracts, and other assigned functions.
• Operate department equipment and provide hands-on training, assistance, and evaluation of staff for specific job operations.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in one of the following areas: building and grounds maintenance, environmental services, or construction trades, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in facility maintenance, environmental/janitorial maintenance, or another related field, along with lead supervision and training.
• An associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in a related field, is preferred.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver's license.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR/AED certificate.
• Ability to pass a Police Department Integrity Background Check.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, squat, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, climb, lift 50 pounds, and push or pull 100 pounds; exposure to noise, outdoor environments, confined workspaces, chemicals, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Must be available for on-call and/or irregular work schedules (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

Why Join Our Team?

The City of Laramie provides a comprehensive benefits package to promote employee well-being and work-life balance. It includes health and dental insurance with employer contributions, along with options for vision, life, and disability coverage. Employees also benefit from a retirement pension plan, paid annual leave, designated paid holidays, and the chance to participate in a community volunteer day. Additional benefits may include wellness initiatives, discounted gym memberships, access to LCCC courses, and free counseling sessions.

Applicants who are offered appointments will be required to pass a drug screening, a comprehensive background investigation, and a driver's license check.

The City of Laramie is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace.