FACILITIES WORK EXPEDITOR

FACILITIES WORK EXPEDITOR

Salary

$72,592.00 - $112,548.80 Annually

Location

Cary, NC

Job Type

Regular, Full-Time

Job Number

27-02710

Department

Public Works

Division

Facilities Management

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Description

Carys ability to consistently maintain our landscapes and facilities is based on a shared responsibility between our employees and all who live and work in our community. Our Public Works Facilities Maintenance division works collaboratively across departments as well as with vendors and community members to ensure that Cary has safe, clean, and beautiful places to work and play. Leading a team of skilled employees, the Facilities Work Expeditor gets to be involved in day-to day-day operations and behind the scenes coordination to ensure the teams success.

Facilities Work Expeditors are responsible for guiding our work to provide quality, customer-oriented and cost-effective services. The Facilities Work Expeditor performs administrative and supervisory work planning and scheduling the work activities of a multi-disciplined team that is engaged in the maintenance and care of Cary buildings, landscapes, parks, athletic fields, trails and rights-of-ways. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about leading people well and providing exemplary service. If you can imagine yourself stepping into a strong team and playing an active role in enhancing our service to the community, this may be the place for you!

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Facilities Coordinator. Supervision is exercised over multiple work teams at assigned facilities, or teams assigned to special programs support. The work schedule may require weekend work, flexed or rotating on-call schedules.

Facilities Maintenance positions are "critical positions" requiring employees to report to work during adverse weather or other emergency situations in order to maintain equipment and/or assist in any capacity necessary to continue operations.

Typical Tasks

Expedites the work of multiple crews involved in a variety of facilities maintenance and special programs support;

Plans and schedules work; creates work orders, sets goals and desired outcomes, monitors progress;

Develops and enforces team work rules, polices, and procedures;

Manages the work order system and insures accurate work order data collection from all team members;

Leads work on weekend shifts as needed;

Coordinates with other Cary departments for services and special projects;

Supervises crews and checks on completion of work and safety;

Conducts training for staff;

Designs, sketch drawings, purchases materials and oversees work installing new landscaping;

Ensures all Cary, state, and federal work site rules are followed;

Oversees inspections of Cary facilities determining needs and corrections;

Writes specifications for field construction and follows up with contractors during construction;

Inspects facilities;

Supervises event support; works with event organizer to insure success;

Supervises the Facility Attendant program;

Supervises athletic field preparation for league and tournament play;

Ensures facility standards are continually met;

Assists with analyzing data and prepares required reports;

Conducts personnel interviews, performance reviews and counsels employees;

Provides feedback or evaluations for contract operations performed within assigned facilities;

Identifies budget needs;

Identifies and recommends staff training needs;

Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and materials;

Serves as a conduit of information for team members;

Supervises and coordinates staff during hazardous weather emergencies and clean-up operations;

Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to supervise personnel, prioritize and plan work involved in a wide range of facility maintenance functions or special programs support; Ability to motivate and coach a large multi-skilled team; Considerable technical knowledge of building and landscape, turf, and ballfield maintenance practices and procedures; Considerable knowledge of contracting practices; Extensive knowledge of tools and materials used in repair and construction; Considerable knowledge of all the building trades; Some knowledge of N.C. Building Codes; Considerable technical knowledge of plant materials, turf issues and ball field maintenance practices and procedures; Considerable knowledge of contracting practices; Considerable operational knowledge of personal computers and software; Ability to read blueprints, instruction manuals, and plans; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to maintain records; Ability to maintain a safe work environment; Ability to oversee the technical work of outside contractors; Ability to diagnose problems; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and outside contractors.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college with a degree in business administration, parks and recreation administration, civil engineering or related fields and considerable supervisory and facility maintenance experience.

Must possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Special Requirements

National Incident Management System (NIMS) ICS 100 and ICS 700 training/certification required (provided)

Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification is preferred

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification and credit history review) prior to employment

Physical Requirements

Work in this class is generally light. However, medium work may be required in assisting personnel in making repairs or in troubleshooting problems.

The ability to walk and stand for long periods of time and the ability to kneel, stoop, climb, and grasp are also required.

An employee in this class must be able to hear and talk.

The employee must also have the visual acuity necessary to see handwritten and typewritten materials, maps, drawings, and plans, and to view a computer screen.

Conditions of Employment

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal history check, SBI finger-printing, motor vehicle records check, education verification and credit history review) and satisfactory reference checks prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Regular Full-Time Employees

Learn more about our benefits.

Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.

Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.

All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employees hire date.

01

Do you currently possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a high school graduate or have a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of supervisory experience in facility maintenance do you have? This experience should be reflected in the work history portion of this application.

• Less than 1 year
• Between 1 and 3 years
• Between 3 and 5 years
• More than 5 years

05

Briefly explain why you are interested in this position?

Required Question

Employer Town of Cary

Address 316 N. Academy Street, Human Resources

Cary, North Carolina, 27513

Phone 919-469-4070

Website http://www.carync.gov