FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER

JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: FACILITIES MAINTENANCE MANAGER

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to supervise and assist with the maintenance of athletic fields, indoor facilities, courts, and the grounds surrounding county parks and recreation facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervise and participates in landscaping tasks such as cutting grass.

Supervise the work of facilities maintenance technicians in maintaining Parks and Recreation facilities, grounds, courts, and athletic fields.

Supervises the grounds at county parks and recreation facilities including cutting grass, trimming hedges, and edging lawns; records all maintenance items in a maintenance log.

Schedules community service workers to perform repair work, including painting and clean-up duties, as needed.

Ensures routine maintenance is performed on grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles, including checking fluid levels, replacing blades, and performing minor repairs.

Applies herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers as needed and coordinates with vendors if the area is contracted for treatment.

Supervises and assists with the removal of trash from parks.

Conducts playground inspections for all Parks and Recreation playgrounds.

Coordinates various services with vendors.

Performs and tracks inventory on equipment and supplies.

Assign and schedules maintenance workers for weekend events.

Assist with bid preparations for new projects, renovations, and repairs.

Supervises Inmate work crew if needed.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Knowledge of county and safety policies and procedures.

Knowledge of athletic field and ground maintenance techniques.

Skills in operating various tools and equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, bush hogs, weed eaters, sod cutters, line machines, electric hedge clippers, and various hand tools.

Skills in supervising the work of others.

Skill in operating a front-end loader, skid steer, truck, and various trailers.

Skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, and bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must frequently lift light and heavy objects and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. The work is performed in a stockroom or outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt and grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles or gloves.

DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY AND JUDGEMENT EXERCISED

The Director assigns work in terms of general instructions. Completed work is reviewed for the nature and propriety of the results. Guidelines include county and safety policies and procedures, sporting event schedules, and special work orders. These guidelines are clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGERIAL REPSONBIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over 6-10 facility maintenance technicians and inmate crew if needed.

SCOPE AND IMPACT

The purpose of this position is to supervise and assist with the preparation of athletic fields for use by the department and the maintenance of the grounds surrounding all county parks and recreation facilities. Successful performance helps ensure safe and well-maintained grounds and ball fields and affects the public image of the county government. Contacts are typically with co-workers, other county employees, coaches, program participants and their parents, elected officials, and the public. Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, provide services, and motivate personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with 5 - 10 years' experience of service in facility maintenance, landscaping, or athletic field preparation. Certifications in landscaping, facility maintenance, or others associated with the position are a plus. Must have understanding of the basic principles relevant to the duties of the position; any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job will be considered. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality to sensitive information. Requires ability to make independent judgement in an emergency. Maintain certification in CPR/AED and first aid. Must possess, or have the ability to obtain, POST certification from the Georgia Department of Corrections, or the secure/non-secure certification to enable inmate work crew as needed. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must maintain a valid driver's license in good standing.

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to typically sit, stand, walk pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials (50 - 75 pounds). The position also requires the frequent lifting and heavy objects, occasional climbing of ladders, and the use of equipment or tools requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and written.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed in an outdoor environment that is exposed to noise, dust, inclement weather, and machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals, requiring the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Some functions require an office environment requiring sitting, lifting, bending.

Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.