Facilities Specialist

 

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, plans, designs, coordinates and oversees projects involving the construction, alteration and remodeling of City facilities, structures and offices; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents of this class perform advanced technical duties in planning, designing and coordinating construction, remodeling, alteration and capital improvement projects to City facilities, structures and offices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Designs and develops detailed specifications and cost estimates for remodeling, alteration and capital improvement projects to City facilities, structures and offices; utilizes computer-aided architectural and design equipment (CAD) in preparing project plans and specifications
• Coordinates and inspects construction and/or remodeling projects performed by City personnel and contractors; ensures construction projects are performed in compliance to specifications, contracts, cost estimates and time schedules
• Reads and interprets plans, drawings, specifications and building codes to ensure work is performed according to specifications, contracts and applicable laws and codes; coordinates inspection work with Building Safety personnel
• Develops and utilizes query reports from database files to track project costs and cost allocations; prepares technical reports in an understandable format
• Plans, organizes and leads facilities projects. Coordinates project design work performed by outside architects and engineers
• Develops detailed specifications for the acquisition of goods and services for the Facilities division
• Consults with and advises City staff regarding facilities construction, alteration and remodeling

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school, or equivalent, supplemented by college-level coursework in facilities planning or closely related fields; and four years of increasingly responsible facilities planning experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Arizona driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive knowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulations, including the Uniform Building Code and the American Disabilities Act; procedures and methods used in the requisition of materials and supplies; architecture drafting methods, utilizing computer-aided equipment and software; budgeting techniques; techniques, materials and methods of construction; mechanical applications of facilities equipment; utility resource management and techniques; laws and regulations pertaining to building maintenance activities; statistical methods and applications for facilities; preventative maintenance techniques and effectiveness measurement; techniques and methods of research.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with constant interruptions; interact with City staff and other organizations; and occasionally deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts, is exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration, and works in high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Revised: 03/06

 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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