Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division Director

Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division Director

Job ID: 107940

Location: Milwaukie, Oregon

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

S ervice

P rofessionalism

I ntegrity

R espect

I ndividual accountability

T rust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT. County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 .

PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $113,297.70 - $152,951.43

Hourly Pay Range: $54.470049 - $73.534341

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

16 hours of vacation accrual per month

Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation leave at time of hire.

8 hours of sick accrual per month

10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):

Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)

A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage

A Choice of Dental Plans

Longevity pay

Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan

A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position

DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) seeks a strategic and experienced maintenance professional to serve as the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division Director. Under the direction of the NCPRD Director, this position is responsible for leading, planning, and managing all functions and operations of the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division. Responsibilities include overseeing facility, parks, and natural area maintenance, capital improvements, strategic energy management, and contract administration.

This role serves as a key member of the NCPRD Executive Team. It plays a critical part in shaping the future of public spaces and recreational facilities that benefit more than 106,000 residents across a 27-square-mile area of north Clackamas County.

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division Director leads the strategic planning, coordination, and management of all maintenance and facility operations across NCPRD parks, buildings, and natural areas. This includes directing the maintenance and functioning of building systems such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC, and overseeing janitorial services, landscaping, fire/life safety systems, and utility management. The Director manages capital repair and improvement construction projects, ensuring they align with district goals, meet quality standards, are prioritized appropriately, and comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The role includes supervision of division managers and supervisors, performance evaluation, staff development, and promoting a safe and inclusive work environment. The Director develops and administers the division's annual budget, monitors revenues and expenditures, and ensures the efficient use of resources. They also negotiate and manage leases, vendor contracts, and service agreements; lead preventative maintenance, determine the priority of capital repair and replacement projects and safety initiatives; and collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support long-range planning and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will be an effective leader with extensive experience in facility and park maintenance, asset management, capital project management, and team development. This individual will have a deep understanding of public sector operations, strong fiscal and operational management skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership. A commitment to public service, equity, and environmental stewardship is essential.

The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division Director thrives in complex environments, demonstrates excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and desires to create exceptional public spaces that serve a diverse and growing community.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities management, park maintenance, or a related field that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.

A minimum of two (2) years of this experience must have been in a leadership or program management role with supervisory responsibilities

Experience managing teams, supervising professional and/or technical staff, and overseeing multiple operations or functional areas

Experience working with diverse communities and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Experience with contract negotiation, vendor oversight, and construction project management

Demonstrated experience in budget development and administration

Knowledge of applicable building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

Professional certification in facilities management (e.g., IFMA, BOMA) or project management (e.g., PMP)

Experience working in a public agency or service-oriented organization

Experience managing parks, natural areas, or facilities related to parks or natural areas

Familiarity with asset management systems for public facilities and park infrastructure

Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices related to park development, open space preservation, and green infrastructure

Knowledge of sustainability and strategic energy management practices

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check

Driving is required for county business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. veterans qualified for Veterans' Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

TYPICAL TASKS

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Oversees facility operations through subordinate managers and supervisors, including infrastructure support, and the maintenance, security, functioning of all building systems, fire/life safety, plumbing and waste management, mechanical, electrical, landscape, janitorial services, utilities, strategic energy management, construction and operations of County facilities; prioritizes and directs the design, planning, construction and maintenance of NCPRD facilities and properties with contractors and architects; oversees contractors involved in facility projects and delivery of services; ensures building operations comply with all local zoning laws and regulars; evaluates and recommends alternative programs and processes that will improve cost, quality, reliability, and customer service within the NCPRD buildings.

Oversees the development of administrative procedures and standardized documents for improving NCPRD's maintenance, construction, janitorial, electrical, building systems, strategic energy management, landscaping, contractor, architects, and design professionals; oversees training programs for Facility Management personnel per OSHA safety regulations; assists and advices NCPRD departments and local agencies in safety drills, safety inspections and analyzes and recommends solutions that comply with Federal, State, and local agencies.

Hires and directs supervisory, professional, and technical staff to provide quality service to citizens and NCPRD staff; prepares performance evaluations; recommends and implements disciplinary actions; conducts and/or facilitates staff training and development; promotes cooperative team efforts among staff and other NCPRD divisions. Creates safety reports, reviews accidents and incidents, identifies trends, and implements changes to reduce occurrences. Reviews and approves time off requests.

Oversees the development of preventative and quality assurance programs for all mechanical, architectural, civil, and safety functions, including heat, air conditioning, electrical, and emergency back-up systems.

Oversees the management of park and facility replace and repair projects, internal move projects, building closures, space reduction plans; oversees leases and facility contracts; negotiates lease renewals; reviews construction plans with architects, state and county building inspectors, boards of directors and owner; approves consultants and sub-contractors to assure highest quality of service and direct supervisor of work performance on projects. Prepares, implements, and manages contracts with vendors and contractors.

Assists Planning Division in developing long-range facilities strategic plans based on NCPRD growth and future Facilities Management Division needs; prepares, forecasts, and administers annual and supplemental budgets for the Facilities Management Division; presents budget proposals to the Department Director for approval; monitors budget, revenues, and expenditures for accuracy and compliance with budget. Reviews and approves p card transactions.

Works with the Finance Supervisor to analyze, review, and recommend action on long- and short-term desired NCPRD facilities, equipment, and operational goals; and leases; procures goods and services; monitors and approves contracts.

Oversees the management of all special building construction, internal move projects, building closures, space reduction plans; oversees leases and facility contracts; negotiates new properties or lease renewals; reviews construction plans with architects, state and county building inspectors, Board of Directors and owner, approves consultants and sub-contractors to assure highest quality of service and direct supervision of work performance on projects.

Serves as a key member of the District Executive Management Team. Works within a team environment to make strategic decisions regarding agreements, strategic planning, and public outreach.

Oversees District maintenance operations and staff oversight of all Parks, Facilities, and Natural Areas divisions. Provides Division reports to Director and Boards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.

EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents..

THE NORTH CLACKAMAS PARKS & RECREATION DISTRICT

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation District (NCPRD) is a service district of Clackamas County dedicated to providing exceptional parks and recreation programs, facilities and services. Voters approved the formation of the District in 1990 because they saw the need for greater parks and recreation services in the north end of the county. The District - which serves more than 106,000 residents in a 27-square mile area - includes the city of Milwaukie and a large area of unincorporated Clackamas County.

NCPRD offers 36 developed parks, 7 natural areas, 6-miles of Trolley Trail, as well as 59 acres of undeveloped property. Additionally, NCPRD provides a wide range of programs, services, and events, and operates several recreational facilities including North Clackamas Aquatic Park, Milwaukie Community Center, and the community center at the Concord property.

PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

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HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

RECRUITING QUESTIONS?

James Callahan, Recruiter

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