Facilities Manager

Description / Position Overview

In this management (at-will) position, you will manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of all physical properties owned and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, including providing professional and technical assistance to staff. Typical departments and functions supervised might include a combination of two or more of the following: structural repair and maintenance, electrical repair and maintenance, and mechanical repair and maintenance. This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year. Come explore the possibilities a career with the City of Colorado Springs can offer! We're an accredited pay equity employer!

Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here: 2026 Salary Schedule

As a Facilities Manager, you will:

• Assume management responsibility for the operation and maintenance of buildings, structures, grounds, infrastructure, snow removal, security systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and elevators
• Analyze costs to replace or repair equipment; make recommendations as appropriate
• Develop and administer the annual budget; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide and/or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Operation characteristics, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program
• Physical plant operations
• Facilities construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Purchasing and service contract principles and policies
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

Ability to:

• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of facilities and grounds maintenance
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of full-time professional facility maintenance operations or related experience
• Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications:

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience managing a facilities maintenance program in a municipal government setting

Additional Information:

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this role.

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.

Environmental Conditions:

• Primary Work Environment - Office and shop environment with travel from site to site and possible exposure to inclement weather
• Extreme Temperature - Seasonally
• Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
• Respiratory Hazards - Several times per week
• Noise and Vibrations - Several times per week
• Physical Hazards - Daily
• Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently
• Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position. The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page.

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