Southwest

POSITION AVAILABLE: Facility Manager

 

POSITION LOCATION: Placement within the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) region.  This position would be responsible for facilities agency-wide.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Facility Manager is responsible for planning and supervising maintenance and repair work. This position would also include operational elements such as budgeting, capital expense planning, lease management, landlord communication, space management and simply ensuring all site directors have the resources they need for their facility to be successful. Facilities management includes all of the on-going maintenance repairs that need to be completed regularly.

 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

·        Oversee daily maintenance and custodial operations, including staff supervision, training, compliance with regulations, and project management.

·        Acts as Health & Safety Coordinator, collaborating with staff, consultants, and agencies on safety, code compliance, and emergency management. Conducts inspections and coordinates training programs.

·        Manages budgets, working with the Director of Finance on operating costs, capital projects, and expense monitoring.

·        Oversees fleet maintenance, including repairs and vehicle replacement planning.

·        Coordinates construction and renovation projects, managing bids, contracts, and contractor performance.

·        Manages maintenance contracts and repairs for all owned and leased facilities, ensuring quality control and vendor compliance.

·        Tracks leases, including renewal and notice dates, and serves as the primary liaison with landlords.

·        Ensures health and safety compliance in coordination with third-party groups and oversees strategic facilities planning.

·        Maintains capital expenditure and long-term facilities plans, ensuring compliance with MDE requirements.

·        Supports IT team in maintaining building security systems, including cameras and door controls.

·        Maintains fire and security system protocols and updates monitoring companies as needed.

·        Performs maintenance repairs as needed and ensures facility needs are addressed.

·        Prepares reports, contracts, and related documents.

·         Ensures compliance with policies and regulations.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

 

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two year technical certificate in related field; and 3 years of experience; A minimum of 5, preferably 8 years of experience in a senior role.  Boiler certification preferred.Valid driver’s license required.

 

CONTRACT/SALARY:  This full-time position begins on April 1, 2025, with a salary range of $71,349 to $101,618 depending on education, qualifications, abilities, and experience. The role includes excellent benefits, details of which can be found here.

 

APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference.

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or [email protected]

 

QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Tegan Gillund at 507-537-2284 or [email protected]

 

DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.

 

WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever-changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.