Facilities Maintenance Coordinator
Salary
$103,752.00 - $126,216.00 Annually
Location
Presidio of Monterey, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-1304
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Opening Date
07/17/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit
GEM
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION: The Facilities Maintenance Coordinator is a full-time position in the General Services Division of the Public Works Department for the City of Monterey. This position provides field and program support to the General Services Superintendent. Significant support will be given to the Citys Building Maintenance contract with the Presidio of Monterey (Army) as well as maintenance for all City facilities. The selected employee will principally administer a preventative maintenance plan, supervise custodial and warehousing services, and coordinate the Division's safety and quality control measures. As well as, work with other City departments and divisions including Engineering, Building Inspection, Police, Fire, Parks, Recreation, and Community Development in order to develop comprehensive technical specifications, develop and process formal and informal bidding documents, conduct project management and inspections, and estimate complex project costs.
ABOUT THE CITY OF MONTEREY: Nestled along Californias Central Coast, the City of Monterey is known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City of Monterey is a full-service charter city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City of Monterey is a full-service city that provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services and operates its conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.
WHY WORK FOR US? The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full-time employees. Some of these benefits include a Health Spending Fund, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Vacation Accruals, Sick Leave, 14 Paid Holidays, Education Incentive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, CalPERS Retirement, and more!
Application Process
A limited number of applicants who clearly show that they most closely meet the needs of this position in terms of training, experience, education, and other job-related characteristics will be accepted to participate in the selection process. This process will include evaluation and initial screening of the standard on-line City application to determine which candidates progress to the next phase of the recruitment process. The subsequent selection process may include a written test/written exercise, performance exercise, panel interview, and a final departmental interview. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to make changes to components of the examination process.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate will be required to successfully pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check. Depending on the position, as a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to pass a physical exam including a drug screen and a federal background check to gain access to military and police facilities and systems. This position will require work on a military installation and will involve job duties performed on-site. Therefore, passing a background check conducted by the Department of Defense (DoD) is required.
Candidates who successfully progress through all phases of this recruitment process will be placed on an eligible list. The eligible list is active for 12 months and may be used to fill additional positions including lower-level positions, regular part-time, and part-time temporary seasonal, determined to have similar duties and requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Monterey provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Monterey does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
SUMMARY: Under general direction of the General Services Superintendent in the Building Maintenance Division, perform work in planning, estimating, organizing and supervising a comprehensive building management and project development program for the Army and on a Citywide basis. Perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Facilities Maintenance Coordinator is a senior-level supervisor classification in the General Services Division. The incumbent receives direction and supervision from the General Services Superintendent and/or higher level management classifications and exercises independent judgement. This position provides direct supervision to the Building Maintenance Supervisor classifications. This position is responsible for directing, planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of the warehouse and custodial staff. Furthermore, this position provides direction to the Building Maintenance Supervisor, while providing indirect supervision to the building maintenance staff. This class is distinguished from the Building Maintenance Supervisor in that the latter is first working supervisory level class and is responsible for directly planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of building maintenance staff. Further, the Facilities Maintenance Coordinator is distinguished from the General Services Superintendent in that the incumbent in the latter class has full management responsibility for the General Services Division. This classification requires strong field and technical trade skills, as well as strong administrative, policy implementation, and management skills. The Facilities Maintenance Coordinator performs a key leadership role in coordinating and administering the field operations of the City's Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with multiple military partners.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in project management, facilities maintenance, public administration, engineering or equivalent.
Experience: Five (5) years Facilities Maintenance management and two (2) years supervisory experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:
Supplemental Info
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Physical Demands
Environmental Elements
Work is performed in an office environment as well as any city building and outdoors with exposure to inclement weather; exposure to noise, dust, grease fumes, gases and potentially hazardous chemicals. Work is in and around moving vehicles and machinery. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays and be available for work on an emergency basis.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS
All City of Monterey employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
This is a summary of benefits for employees holding classification in the General Employees' of Monterey (GEM) bargaining unit. This summary is for information purposes only. More specific details regarding these benefits can be found in the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and GEM.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Retirement: The City provides CalPERS 2.7 % @ 55 with highest year formula for "classic members", as defined by CalPERS, which includes current City of Monterey non-sworn miscellaneous employees hired prior to January 1, 2013 or new employees who are currently active or have been active within six months of the date of hire in the CalPERS or reciprocal retirement system. These Classic employees are responsible for paying the full 8.0% member contribution rate in addition to cost-sharing 3.0% of the employer contribution resulting in a total employee contribution of 11.0%, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis.
The City provides CalPERS 2% @ 62 with highest three year formula for "new members" as defined by CalPERS, which includes new non-sworn miscellaneous employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 who have not been previously employed by the City of Monterey or who were employed by a reciprocal agency but had a break in service greater than six months. New employees are responsible for contributing fifty percent (50%) of the total "normal cost" rate. The "normal cost" rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis as determined by CalPERS.
The City participates in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
Flexible Benefit Plan: For plan year 2026, the City shall make a non-elective employer contribution to the flexible benefits plan on behalf of each active employee in this unit for use for health insurance, dependent dental insurance, and additional life insurance, in the following amounts:
Employee Only = $1,086.89
Employee + 1 = $2,223.60
Employee + 2= $2,872.83
Cash in lieu of benefits = $300.00
Dental: Fully paid employee premium by the City.
Vision: Fully paid premium for employee and eligible dependents by the City.
Life Insurance: $20,000 policy paid by the City, with an option to purchase additional coverage up to five times your annual base salary, up to a maximum of $350,000.
Short Term / Long Term Disability Plan: The City provides a Short Term/Long Term Disability Plan.
Deferred Compensation: City will match employee paid contributions to a maximum of $150.00 per month. Participants may contribute up to the maximum annual limit as specified by IRS guidelines.
Education Incentive Program Pay: If you have a college degree, you may qualify for 5% premium pay on base salary (for a Baccalaureate degree) or 7.5% premium pay on base salary (for a Masters degree) upon completion of probation. Employees are not eligible for this premium pay if their classification requires a Baccalaureate degree or higher.
Flexible Spending Account: The Section 125 Plan provides for an employee to set pre-tax dollars aside, through a payroll deduction, for reimbursement of health care and dependent care expenses.
Group Legal: Subject to provider limitations, the City will continue to provide a Group Legal Services Plan for employees represented by GEM through an employee-paid premium. Participation in the program shall be voluntary and consistent with the providers requirements that the potential pool of participants must include a minimum of 200 employees.
Tuition Reimbursement: Subject to department approval, employees may be eligible for an allowance of $2,000 per fiscal year, per employee for reimbursement for costs incurred for job-related course textbooks, seminars, conferences, and other accredited courses.
Fitness Pass: Fitness Pass Program available to use the City of Monterey Sports Center.
Fitness Activity Plan: Employees are eligible to participate in a Fitness Activity Plan, allowing them to work out off-duty in exchange for leave time accrued in a Fitness Leave Bank. Employees may accrue up to 40 hours per year (10 hours per quarter), with a maximum of 80 hours allowed in the bank. The Fitness Leave Bank has no cash value, and accrued time does not expire.
City Recreation Program Fees: Resident Rates for City Recreation classes and programs for employees and immediate family household members.
Employee Assistance Program: Fully-paid confidential counseling and referral service for employee and eligible dependents.
Voluntary Unpaid Leave: With advance approval, an employee may take up to forty (40) hours of unpaid leave per calendar year.
Commuter Bicycle Program: Members may be reimbursed up to $20 per qualifying month for some of their bicycle commuting expenses.
Holidays: 14 paid days annually plus 1 floating holiday.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year.
Vacation: 1-5 years/10 days; 6-10 years/15 days; 11-15 years/ 17 days; 15+ years/20 days; 20+ years/23 days per year.
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Please answer all supplemental questions. Your responses are a required part of the hiring process and will be scored to help determine who moves forward. Provide complete answers-do not write "see resume" or "see application," as this will be considered incomplete. Keep each response to 250 words or fewer. The text boxes do not count your words for you. All responses will be reviewed along with your full application. By continuing, you confirm that you have read and understand the Supplemental Questions Instructions.
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Please indicate your highest level of education in a related field with coursework in project management, facilities maintenance, public administration, engineering, or an equivalent field.
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Select the option that best describes your experience in facilities maintenance management.
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Select the option that best describes your professional experience in a supervisory role.
05
Do you currently possess an OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification? If yes, you must attach proof to your application.
06
Do you possess a Class B General Contractors License, or any trade specific certifications or licenses?
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If you answered yes to question #6, please list all trade specific certifications and/or licenses you possess below and attach proof to your application. If you answered no to question #6, enter N/A.
08
This position required five (5) years facilities maintenance management and two (2) years supervisory experience. Please describe the total number and type of facilities you managed the maintenance activities for (HVAC, Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring etc.), and include the length of time you performed this oversight. Please include the approximate total square footage and the composition of the work force you supervised, to include the ratio of in-house personnel to outside contractors you may have used to carry out the daily maintenance of the buildings you managed.
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The General Services Division maintains dozens of military buildings (e.g., barracks, dining halls, classrooms, and administrative facilities) located throughout the Presidio of Monterey. The division operates under a formal Preventative Maintenance Plan in accordance with the Citys agreement with the Army. Please describe your experience developing, implementing, managing, and improving preventative maintenance programs.
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Describe your experience overseeing contractors or vendors performing facility maintenance-related work. Include a specific example of how you communicated the scope of work, monitored progress, ensured work met quality and schedule expectations, addressed any performance issues or deviations, and held the contractor accountable for completing the work as agreed.
Required Question
Employer City of Monterey
Address 735 Pacific Street; Suite B
Monterey, California, 93940
Phone 831-646-3765
831-646-3765
Website http://www.monterey.gov