Salary: $66,873.50 - $86,935.54 AnnuallyLocation : North Port, FLJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 201401757Department: Public Works DepartmentDivision: Facilities MaintenanceOpening Date: 12/13/2024Closing Date: 12/27/2024 5:00 PM EasternGeneral Description Supervises project compliance, coordination of budgeting, purchasing contractor selection and operations; coordinates construction/renovations of City-owned facilities; and performs a variety of special projects. Work is performed under the general direction of the Facilities Manager. Essential Job Functions
- Provides construction project oversight for current City facility renovations; ensures coordination with the City's Capital Improvement Program and Department budgets.
- Acts as project coordinator for facility renovations/improvements; works directly with outside contractors to ensure accuracy of work; tracks and reports project costs.
- Prepares and administers budget; performs cost analysis of services provided and establishes performance measures.
- May develops RFPs, RFBs and project estimates.
- Participates in conceptual development of facility improvement plans; provides input into Facility Master Plan.
- Updates and maintains automated work order system for more efficient customer service and performance reporting.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee's work is typically performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.Risk/Safety Conditions: This position requires minimal exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)Physical Activities:The work is light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Additional requirements include: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.Position requires the operation of a City vehicle and various types of industrial and residential cleaning equipment, general hand tools, and basic construction and repair materials.(Occasional=1-3 Hrs; Frequent=3-5 Hrs; Constant=5-8 Hrs - Per Work Day) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of laws and regulations affecting the building industry, including permitting process; ability to work from blueprints.
- Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance, operations and techniques, including landscaping practices, irrigation, plumbing and electrical repair and equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of sound project management principles, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including capital projects.
- Skilled in the utilization of enterprise-wide financial systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
- Skilled in using computers for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.
- Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
- Ability to prepare complex financial reports from a variety of sources.
- Ability to analyze work methods and procedures, with general understanding of performance measures.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly - both orally and in writing, and at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to exercise considerable independent judgment and discretion in evaluating situations, based on established policies and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate with other employees, departments and outside agencies.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the public.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- License as a Building Official, Building Plans Examiner or Building Inspector preferred.
- Two (2) years of work experience in construction and building trade, facility and grounds maintenance, to include one (1) year supervisory experience.
(A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)Licenses and Certifications:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.Emergency Response ResponsibilityEvery City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.Hiring Range StatementPlease note, the hiring pay range for this position is the minimum up to a rate equal to or less than the midpoint of the salary range.Veterans Preference StatementThe City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.Aetna - Health InsuranceThe City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.Cigna Dental- Dental InsuranceThe City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.EyeMed Vision Care - Vision InsuranceThe City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life InsuranceThe City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents. Cigna - Short Term DisabilityThe City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period. E-Flex - Flexible Spending AccountA flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.Trustmark- Supplemental PolicesTrustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.LifeLock Benefit SolutionsProtect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation PlansThe City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.Florida Retirement System - FRSEligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS. Cigna - Employee Assistance ProgramThe City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more. VPI - Veterinary Pet InsuranceThe City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.Florida Prepaid College BoardEmployees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.Educational Assistance ProgramEmployees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).Paid HolidaysThe City observes 13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave and Annual LeaveFull time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service. Sick Leave IncentiveEmployees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.Personal LeaveEmployees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.Bereavement LeaveEmployees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an immediate family member .