Facilities & Maintenance Manager Salary $70,928.00 - $78,000.00 Annually
Location: Harrisonburg, VA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 5636 - (Feb 2026) Department: Public Transportation Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Exempt
Description Are you seeking a challenging yet rewarding leadership opportunity that will allow you to utilize your experience in facilities and maintenance? If so, apply to the Facilities & Maintenance Manager position with the City of Harrisonburgs Department of Public Transportation!
The Facilities & Maintenance Manager position is a full-time exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $34.10 - $37.50 per hour (equivalent to $70,928 - $78,000 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidates qualifications and experience.
In this position, you'll perform complex professional, technical, and administrative tasks while overseeing and leading a team responsible for the departments grounds, operations, and activities. The selected candidate will be committed to continuous professional development through self-directed education, networking, and participation in relevant courses, training sessions, and events.
Responsibilities The Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for:
• Maintaining and managing buildings and grounds, including preventive maintenance, operations, renovations, and housekeeping functions. • Reviewing and recommending actions on improvements, environmental sustainability, and operational efficiency. • Collaborating with the Director of Transportation and other supervisors on fiscal planning, contracted services for facility and grounds maintenance and cleaning, building security, pest control, specialized equipment maintenance, and repairs. • Managing and directing resources effectively in response to natural and human-made disasters.
Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in project management, engineering, construction management, facility management, or other related field and considerable (3-5 years) operational experience in facility and grounds maintenance in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.
Considerable (3-5 years) experience managing the operations of the repair and maintenance of commercial facilities, including but not limited to housekeeping, grounds, and contractual services. Considerable (3-5 years) experience in an operational environment leading and supervising a staff team with a combination of technical, administrative, and trades functions. Moderate (1-3 years) experience in implementing and managing sustainable practices or resource conservation programs.
Physical Requirements Valid drivers license. Availability to respond to after-hours issues as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Vocational and/or technical training/certification in facilities management, electrical, mechanical, and electronics is highly desired, but not required for consideration.
Screenings The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results: DMV driving record review; Job-specific physical; and Criminal background check.
Supplemental Information To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 03/05/2026)
Benefits The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status. The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional Information Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including 15.5 observed holidays. More information on available benefits is listed on the Citys website.
Questionnaire 01 What is your highest level of education? Less than 8th Grade Completed 8th Grade Attended High School High School Graduate GED Attend College College Graduate Attended Graduate School Masters Degree Graduate study beyond Masters Ph.D. or professional degree
02 How many years of operational experience do you have in facility and grounds maintenance in a supervisory capacity? I do not have any experience. I have some experience but less than 1 year. I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience. I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience. I have 5 or more years of experience.
03 How many years of experience do you have in managing the operations of the repair and maintenance of commercial facilities, including but not limited to housekeeping, grounds, and contractual services? I do not have any experience. I have some experience but less than 1 year. I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience. I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience. I have 5 or more years of experience.
04 How many years of experience do you have in an operational environment leading and supervising a staff team with a combination of technical, administrative, and trades functions? I do not have any experience. I have some experience but less than 1 year. I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience. I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience. I have 5 or more years of experience.
05 How many years of experience do you have in implementing and managing sustainable practices or resource conservation programs? I do not have any experience. I have some experience but less than 1 year. I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience. I have 3 or more years of experience.
06 Which of the following drivers license do you possess? No Valid Drivers License Valid Commercial Learners Permit Valid Commercial Drivers License (Class A or B)
07 Are you available to respond to after-hours issues as needed? Yes No
Employer City of Harrisonburg Address 409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801 Phone 540.432.8920 540.432.7796 Website https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment