DEFINITION

Under general direction, manages the District’s facility and maintenance functions including vehicle maintenance, mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance, facility and warehouse operations, and construction; formulates and implements operating policies and procedures within general administrative guidelines; develops department budget for assigned divisions; manages operations projects; acts in the absence of the Operations & Maintenance Manager; and performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This single position class reports to the Operations and Maintenance Manager and is respo­nsible for the development and management of functions related to the District’s mechanical/electrical repairs and maintenance, facilities and fleet maintenance, warehouse, construction, and operations projects. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED AND RECEIVED

This position is directly supervised by the Director of Operations. This position manages the operation and staff of the Maintenance Services, Construction, and Mechanical/Electrical departments. Direct reports are those department supervisors and the Operations and Maintenance Assistant.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages and oversees operation of assigned divisions; develops and implements goals, objectives, and work standards for the department; monitors workload, output, and efficiency of assigned divisions; plans, schedules, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; provides training and development to assigned staff; provides assistance to staff to identify and resolve operational issues related to practices or performance;
• Manages Operations & Maintenance (O&M) department projects, including capital improvement projects directly related to O&M; coordinates, manages, and monitors the organizational and operational activities for assigned projects; responds to related inquiries; coordinates, reviews, and checks O&M project contracts for accuracy & completion, and approves final product against scope of work; 
• Provides long range strategic planning and development of assigned operations divisions; assists Operations & Maintenance Manager in developing long-term goals in coordination with other divisions of the operations department; acts in absence of the Operations & Maintenance Manager; 
• Provides budget projections for assigned departments and monitors costs throughout the year; reviews acquisition requirements and develops recommendations regarding purchase, services, and equipment;
• Meets with other government agencies, community groups, boards, developers, contractors, and the general public in relation to Operations and Maintenance Department work activities;
• Coordinates and cooperates with Engineering and Finance departments regarding asset management program; coordinates maintenance activities with other District functions as needed; serves as Operations Section Chief or Incident Manager for the District’s Emergency Operations Center during emergency events;
• Operates copiers and a variety of office equipment;
• Performs duties in a professional manner and works well with others or in a team setting;
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, outside agencies, and the public;
• Regular attendance and adherence to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities;
• Observes safe work practices and safety methods; performs other duties as assigned.