FACILITY MANAGER I - SES - 64086064

Requisition No: 861186 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: FACILITY MANAGER I - SES - 64086064

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64086064 

Salary:  $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2025 

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INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly specialized position supervising the facilities team and managing all facilities services activities for Escambia County Health Department (Escambia CHD). This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. This position reports directly to the Asst County Health Dept Director-HLTH. Travel may be required.

Leadership

Supports the Escambia CHD Facilities Team as its leader. Enforces policies and supports upper leadership decisions. Identifies and supports team member development needs. Ensures that team members have the tools they need to complete assigned tasks and meet performance expectations.

Facilities

Inspect all health department facilities and equipment for safety and cleanliness and immediately address any unsatisfactory conditions.

Provides technical assistance and interpretations of mechanical up-keep and repairs as well as preventative maintenance on all equipment and basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, painting, A/C and heating, carpentry, etc.

Provides maintenance support to troubleshoot, diagnose, and conduct repairs for all renovations or modifications to existing office space. These renovations and changes may include but are not limited to, relocation of existing walls, partitions, and furnishings.

Repairing of electrical, air conditioning, heating, and plumbing, and related equipment; interior and exterior painting as required, plus minor carpentry work and masonry repairs.

Responsible for assigning work orders to mechanics daily and does quality assurance check on various work orders.

Maintains Facilities Fleet and ensures all maintenance and preventative maintenance to vehicles are timely and vehicles are clean and organized.

Shall coordinate with their supervisor for major issues (air conditioning, plumbing, major repairs and replacement, generator operation and maintenance, etc.) that may arise.

Safety

Serves as the Department Safety Officer and liaison to the local unit’s employees and management. Chairs the Escambia County Health Department (CHD) Safety committee.

Assures that the Escambia County Health Department (CHD) complies with all OSHA and DOH safety policies and procedures about the health care facility.

Monitors all facilities' work safety.  Performs and keeps records of all inspections, fire drills, and safety training.  Assures a safety committee is organized and meets once per quarter.

Develops and implements a loss prevention program and a comprehensive safety program.  Promotes increased safety awareness among employees and educates them on current safety issues and practices.

Create, implement, and review all safety policies and procedures annually.

Emergency & Disaster Responsibilities Include: 

Supports the Department through participation in directed duties during the time of a disaster which may include overseeing or assigning duties of the support staff assigned to the Escambia CHD Incident Command Center, supporting the CHD and Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) Logistics Sections, and other duties as requested. Serves as Deputy Logistics Section Chief in Escambia CHD Incident Command System, and other duties as requested. May be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Miscellaneous Responsibilities Include:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and P-Card.
• Proficient in use of computers.
• Knowledge of Safety policy and procedures. 
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical/plumbing systems, and carpentry.
• Skill in painting and wall patching. Basic service repairs and maintenance.
• Skill in using hand and power tools.
• Skill in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining buildings.
• Ability to research and analyze specifications pertaining to annual agreements.
• Ability to use computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and contractors.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to maintain grounds.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments in priority order.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

Qualifications:

Minimum - High Deploma, 3-5 years of work experience, and a valid driver's license.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL  32501

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.