Facilities and Fleet Director

Facilities and Fleet Director

Salary

$123,510.40 - $159,889.60 Annually

Location

Owatonna, MN

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

Facs & Fleet Director 06 2026

Department

Facilities

Division

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

7/6/2026 8:00 AM Central

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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Description

THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE:

The City of Owatonna is a growing community strategically placed at the crossroads of I-35 and two major US highways, approximately one hour south of the Twin Cities metro area. The community has a commitment to growth, access to services, and quality of life for its 27,000 residents.

Click the link below to learn more about the community this position would have the opportunity to be part of and serve.

ABOUT FACILITIES AND FLEET DEPARTMENT:

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:

We believe that great communities depend on facilities where they can work, play, and connect. The Facilities and Fleet Department creates a better tomorrow by maintaining safe and accessible City facilities and fleet for the organization and community.

As an organization, our Purpose is to create a better tomorrow. We are guided in that work by our organizations 3 Core Values: Better Together, Community Stewardship, and Pride in Our Work.

In the Facilities and Fleet department, the City's values look and sound like . . .

BETTER TOGETHER:

• Utilizing the individual strengths, skills, abilities, and backgrounds while learning from one another
• Acting as a team player - we carry our weight, support other team members, and look out for one another (both our coworkers and other departments)
• Working toward shared goals
• Learning from our collective mistakes and experiences

COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP:

• Working with and building relationships with industry experts and vendors to implement continuous improvements
• Helping to preserve and maintain historic buildings
• Working in the City's best interest with the highest level of integrity
• Remembering that we are always in the public eye
• Spending taxpayers' money and using city resources wisely, efficiently, and effectively

PRIDE IN OUR WORK:

• Always doing our best - we understand that quality doesn't cost, it pays
• Paying attention to the little things
• Holding ourselves to a high standard
• Leaving it better than when we arrived
• Taking satisfaction in the public's utilization and enjoyment of our city facilities
• Celebrating our hard work

Duties / Responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO:

The sixth level of the Facilities and Fleet Services Series is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the City's Facilities and Fleet divisions. This position oversees long-term planning, capital improvement programming, asset management, and operational excellence for all City facilities, vehicles, and equipment.

Responsibilities include: leading departmental vision and strategy; directing staff and organizational development; overseeing capital planning and budgeting; establishing policies and standard operating procedures; managing large-scale capital improvement projects; ensuring compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements; and serving as a key liaison to City leadership, Council, and community stakeholders.

Specifically, as the Facilities and Fleet Director, you will...

• Direct the work of technical, professional, divisional and management staff of multiple programs, including assigning work, training staff, conducting performance counseling, conducting performance reviews and making disciplinary, hiring and promotion decisions.
• Lead the development of multiple department operations, including development of goals, policies, staffing levels, budget and procedures for all department services; directing management in the development of work plans for the department; and lead strategic planning.
• Act as a technical resource for the City, management, boards, government representatives, and staff to ensure effective service delivery and address community needs; including analyzing and resolving issues associated with daily work, contracts, and projects; ensuring staff work complies with applicable standards, codes and regulations; attending internal and external meetings to answer questions and provide information; providing advice on division work; and providing information on all department activities;
• Serve as a lead representative of the City in negotiations, on committees, in meetings, on boards, or in other public groups
• Direct the management of City finances; monitor and approve expenditures in accordance with City goals; manage and administer operating, personnel, capital improvement and capital equipment budgets;
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU:

A successful candidate will have some or all of the following ...

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related field; 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing:

• Valid Driver's License;

Knowledge of:

• Managerial and leadership principles and practices;
• Budget principles and practices;
• Financial Management principles;
• Public Administration principles;
• Strategic planning principles;
• Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations.

Skills in:

• Leadership and management;
• Preparing reports;
• Managing division operations;
• Analyzing and developing policies and procedures;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Public relations and public speaking;
• Interpreting laws and regulations;
• Negotiation and persuasion;
• Preparing budgets;
• Program and project management;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Hours of Work/Physical and Mental Demands

• This is a full-time exempt position. Flexibility is important to us and our employees; schedule may vary based on need.
• To view the full job description including position specifications and physical demands click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

2026 BENEFITS OVERVIEW

For a Regular Full-Time Employee

The City of Owatonna provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package as part of your total compensation. The Citys benefits programs address both the immediate needs that you and your family may have, such as medical coverage or health savings accounts, and your long-term needs, such as retirement savings.

The following outline of City offered benefits serves as an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail.

EMPLOYER-PROVIDED BENEFITS

Paid Time Off (PTO): It is the policy of the City of Owatonna to provide employees with necessary time away from work. PTO can be utilized for any purpose, subject only to necessary request/approval procedures consistent with the City Policies and Procedures Manual and labor contracts. PTO accrues at the following rates for full-time employees:

Years of Service Hours/Year

1 144

2 152

3 160

4 168

5 176

6-9 184

10 192

11 200

12 208

13 216

14 224

15 228

16 232

17 236

18 240

19 244

20 248

21 252

22 256

23 260

24+ 264

11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday: All regular full-time employees of the City, except those who are governed by a union contract or different holiday policy, receive the following holidays:

Holiday Date

New Years Day January 1st

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Third Monday in January

Presidents Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth June 19th

Independence Day July 4th

Labor Day First Monday in September

Veterans Day November 11th

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Last working day before Christmas December

Christmas Day December 25th

One (1) Floating Holiday Once per year; must be used by December 31st

Retirement:

PERA (Public Employees Retirement Association)

• Eligible employees Must participate as directed by Minnesota Statutes.
• PERA Coordinated Plan contributions rates (non-police & fire) are: 7.5% employer and 6.5% employees.
• PERA Police & Fire Plan contributions & Fire are: 17.7% employer and 11.8% employees.

Health Insurance Coverage Through Medica:

Coverage for eligible employees becomes effective on the first day of employment.

1. Eligible employees can choose between 3 choices of varying deductible plans with single or family option coverage.

2. The City Contributes $ 650.00 towards single coverage/premium or $ 1,816.00 towards family coverage/premium

3. The City contributes $1,425/single or $2,900/family into an HSA account.

The city pays 100% of the premium and coverage costs of HealthiestYou, a virtual healthcare provider service with a $0.00 co-pay.

Term Life Insurance:

The City provides a $25,000 term life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.

Long Term Disability Insurance:

The plan provides long-term disability income with a 90-day consecutive elimination period. An employee must be a regular full-time employee and have completed six (6) months of employment to be eligible for this benefit.

New in 2026 - Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML):

For the 2026 plan year (January 1 - December 31, 2026), the City of Owatonna will cover 100% of the PFML insurance premium through our provider, Madison National Life Insurance Company.

Fitness Center:

Employees also have access to the City's West Hills Fitness Center at no cost as part of the citys wellness program.

Employee Assistant Plan (EAP):

The City of Owatonna provides an Employee Assistance Plan. This service provides free, confidential, professional assistance to help employees and their families resolve problems such as marital difficulties, financial or legal problems, emotional challenges, or problems caused by alcohol or other drug use that affect their personal lives or job performance.

OPTIONAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE:

The following benefits are available on an elective basis at the employees choice:

• Deferred Compensation Plans (457 and Roth IRAs): Plans available through Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) and MissionSquare.
• Dental Insurance: Coverage through Health Partners.
• Supplemental Coverages: Plans available through AFLAC.
• Supplemental Life Insurance: Plans through MN Life and PERA.
• Health Care and Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Care: Plan available through Eye Med.

Questions regarding benefit information can be directed to Human Resources at 507-774-7346.

01

Do you currently hold a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a bachelors degree in project management, business administration, or related field; 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Yes
• No

03

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

04

Please list the degree(s) you have completed. If you do not have a degree, type N/A.

05

Do you have experience working with and presenting to public boards, commissions, or city councils?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience overseeing capital improvement projects (CIP)?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe your experience overseeing capital improvement projects (CIP). If no experience, type N/A.

08

Do you have experience managing department budgets?

• Yes
• No

09

Please describe your experience managing department budgets. If no experience, type N/A.

10

Why are you interested in the Facilities and Fleet Director positions for the City of Owatonna, and how does it fit into your career goals?

11

Tell us about a specific time you succeeded more as a team than on your own.

12

What do you love about your work?

13

Please share one specific best moment from your work in the past year.

14

Do you have experience managing capital budgets or long-term asset replacement plans?

• Yes
• No

15

Please explain your experience managing capital budgets or long-term asset replacement plans?

16

This position requires the physical activities listed below. Are you able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation? PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

• Yes
• No

17

Do you wish to apply for Veterans Preference? You must complete the Veterans Preference points below and submit the required documentation (MEMBER COPY 4 VETERANs DD214) to the City of Owatonna by the application deadline of the position for which you are applying.

• Not Claiming Veterans Preference
• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Question

Employer City of Owatonna

Address 540 West Hills Circle

Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060

Phone 507-774-7344

Website https://www.owatonna.gov/