DIRECTOR, FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Director, Facilities Maintenance is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Facilities

Maintenance Department, responsibilities include planning, directing, implementing, and achieving strategic

goals and objectives related to the department’s mission of providing fiscally responsible facilities and facility-

related services to the tribal departments of Gila River to ensure an efficient and safe environment. Additional

responsibilities include: overseeing the functions and operations of all tribal facilities, protective equipment,

major maintenance, improvement plans and programs; planning and directing the implementation of department-

wide policies and programs; evaluating the need and effectiveness of all department programs and facility-related

services; analyzing and resolving complex and/or highly sensitive issues; advising the Community Manager,

Council, and any other Management officials on policies, issues, and concerns related to facilities management;

managing subordinate managerial and/or supervisory staff; directing the preparation and approval of department’s

budget; overseeing all department personnel actions and issues; working closely with other jurisdictions and

organizations on related issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Provide leadership, direction and supervision to Facility Maintenance staff of departmental goals and

objectives.

 Plan, organize, direct and control efforts of assigned personnel to assure the best use of personnel development

and training in accordance with basic management principles and the overall objectives of the department.

 Responsible for all equipment, and office maintenance for all tribal buildings.

 Responsible for analyzing and resolving complex and/or highly sensitive issues related to facility-related

services.

 Provide a variety of direction to field supervisors and field maintenance workers regarding a/c repair,

plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, performance of preventive maintenance on equipment and buildings.

 Facilitate operational and strategic planning for increased effectiveness of the department.