Director of Facilities

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Department of Adminitration

GRADE 2121

FLSA Exempt Position

$36.12/hr. (Mid-Range)*

* Based on experience/education the mid-range of the pay grade may beoffered as the starting wage.

Total Compensation Package Value:

$117,267/yr.

Position Closes April 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM

The Kent County Levy Court—the county government serving Kent County, Delaware is seeking an innovative and high performing Director to oversee Facilities Management.

This charismatic individual will be responsible for directing the maintenance, security, and custodial work for the County’s multi-building campus to ensure the safety of employees and visitors.

The Director of Facilities works largely independently with general supervision and guidance provided by the Assistant County Administrator. Duties include supervising, directing, and evaluating assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Plans, organizes, maintains, and manages the operations and reliability of County facilities; Administers procurement and fiscal management activities associated with building and grounds maintenance activities, which may include budgeting, RFPs, and contracts or purchase orders; monitoring spending on project and cost account basis; recommending and implementing corrective spending plans; and/or, performing other related activities; Projects and submits, for consideration, a five-year capital improvement program for maintenance needs of the buildings and associated grounds and equipment. Completion of a standard high school coursework or G.E.D., equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college supplemented by four years of experience in a diversity of functions. Direct deposit of pay required. Applicants must submit an updated resume or completed Kent County Application and may obtain a job description at the Kent County Human Resources Office, 555 Bay Road, Dover, DE (302) 744-2310 or via the County website. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $36.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office
• Outdoor work

Work Location: In person