Facilities Manager

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising staff and maintenance activities for facilities and grounds at the Nisqually Tribe. The incumbent provides leadership, makes work assignments, develops maintenance schedules, monitors work activities, and directs the work of lower-level maintenance technicians and other assigned personnel. The position coordinates facility maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, safety practices, supplies, equipment, and outside contractor activities to support safe, functional, and well-maintained Tribal facilities and grounds.

This role requires maintaining confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism when handling employee, Tribal, facility, and other sensitive information. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with exceptional customer service, are essential. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment and discretion and comply with applicable Tribal policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Regular attendance is required, and occasional evening or weekend hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. A professional, well-groomed appearance is expected at all times.

Primary responsibilities are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform. This list of responsibilities is intended to be representative of the duties performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed if such duties relate to the position.

• →Coordinate and oversee routine and preventive maintenance of Tribal facilities, including HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, interior and exterior cleaning, grounds, and waste collection, in accordance with established schedules, procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
• →Coordinate and oversee general building repairs throughout Tribal facilities and ensure work is completed safely and appropriately.
• →Perform routine facility maintenance and service activities, including HVAC maintenance, within the scope of the position's training, qualifications, and applicable requirements.
• →Supervise staff; develop schedules; assign, monitor, and inspect work; provide training, coaching, and guidance; and conduct performance evaluations for assigned maintenance personnel.
• →Identify areas requiring maintenance, repair, or improvement and determine appropriate and effective methods for addressing identified needs, including determining when work should be completed by qualified staff or outside contractors.
• →Assist with minor repairs and maintenance activities, as appropriate and within the scope of training, qualifications, and established safety requirements.
• →Coordinate with appropriate personnel to confirm budget availability for projects requiring bids or outside contractors.
• →Coordinate, direct, inspect, and approve work performed by outside contractors to ensure work is completed according to established specifications, applicable requirements, and safety standards.
• →Coordinate with other departments and provide maintenance personnel for the preparation, set up, and teardown of Tribal events and activities.
• →Order and maintain adequate supplies, facility replacement and repair items, tools, equipment, and other materials necessary for maintenance operations, consistent with approved purchasing procedures and budget requirements.
• →Ensure maintenance equipment is appropriately inspected, serviced, repaired, and maintained, and that equipment is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions and established safety procedures.
• →Monitor department expenditures and manage resources within the approved budget.
• →Provide or coordinate safety training and promote safe working practices among department personnel. Ensure employees receive and maintain required training for assigned duties and use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety procedures. Monitor compliance with established safety practices and address identified safety concerns promptly.
• →Identify and communicate facility maintenance, repair, safety, or operational concerns to appropriate management and take appropriate action within the scope of assigned authority.
• →Maintain required records, work orders, inspection documentation, maintenance schedules, and other records related to facility operations and maintenance.
• →Perform other duties as assigned that relate to the position.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, and grounds maintenance, including experience performing or overseeing general plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs, maintenance, and installations.
• Two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, ground maintenance, or a related field, including responsibility for assigning work, scheduling, training, monitoring performance, and providing direction to staff.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets the minimum requirements established by Nisqually Indian Tribes vehicle insurance provider.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

• Must pass a State and National (FBI) criminal history background check prior to employment.

• Certified or formal training in Facility Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience working with Tribal government or Tribal organizations.
• Experience in multiple areas of facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, custodial services, landscaping, irrigation, and equipment repair.

This position supervises assigned staff and provides direction, work assignments, scheduling, training, coaching, and performance feedback in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Facility maintenance principles, repair techniques, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Technical facility maintenance practices, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical systems, landscaping, irrigation, and machinery/equipment repair.
• Facility inspection procedures and methods for identifying maintenance, repair, and safety needs.
• General safety practices and procedures applicable to facilities and ground maintenance.
• Proper use, care, inspection, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and material used in facilities and ground maintenance.

• The safe use and operation of a variety of hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment appropriate to assigned duties and training.
• Facility maintenance, preventive maintenance inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and resolving maintenance issues.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications, internet research, sourcing, and maintenance-related recordkeeping.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing, including reporting, documenting, and presenting information.

• Direct staff and provide clear instructions, assignments, and expectations.
• Inspect and monitor the performance of maintenance personnel and provide effective coaching, guidance, and feedback.
• Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and complete multiple projects and tasks while responding appropriately to changing operational needs.
• Diagnose maintenance issues, troubleshoot problems, determine appropriate solutions, and complete projects in a timely and effective manner.
• Read and follow work orders, instructions, specifications, safety procedures, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Recognize unsafe conditions and take appropriate action to protect employees, visitors, facilities, and equipment.
• Work cooperatively with Tribal departments, employees, vendors, contractors, and members of the public.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Successfully complete and maintain all required training, certifications, licenses, and job-related qualifications, including OSHA, safety, equipment, and other training applicable to assigned duties.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee must be able to safely perform a broad range of movements, including bending, squatting, twisting, kneeling, stooping, reaching, climbing, and similar physical activities required to perform assigned duties. Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to and in excess of 50 pounds, as required by assigned duties and consistent with established safety procedures. Must be able to work in a variety of physical environments, both indoors and outdoors, and may be exposed to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, cleaning products, machinery, and other conditions commonly associated with facilities and ground maintenance. Must be able to safely use or work around maintenance tools, equipment, machinery, ladders, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties, consistent with training and established safety procedures. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust to focus. The position may require occasional early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, or extended hours to address facility needs, events, or urgent maintenance issues.

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  Background Check:
  I authorize Nisqually Indian Tribe or its designated third-party agency to conduct a background investigation, which may include verification of past employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant records.

  
  


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  Drug Screening:
  I understand that I will be required to undergo a drug screening test as a condition of employment (or engagement). A positive result, refusal to test, or tampering with the test may result in disqualification or termination of employment.