Description Under general direction, serves as the manager of the facility and grounds maintenance, custodial and other facility maintenance operation services for the organization. Performs a variety of developmental, oversight, supervisory functions as well as performing or overseeing unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled construction, repair, and maintenance functions involved in the provision of various facilities maintenance operations services.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a single class position in the Facility Operations Management series. Performs the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series including providing lead supervision over lower-level departmental staff, special project assignments, training and supervision for the supplemental work force, and assisting in assigning, monitoring, and inspecting the work performed by assigned personnel. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to their assigned area of responsibility. Receives broad guidance from the County Manager in support of the policy and administrative direction of the Board of Commissioners. This position is at-will serving at the pleasure of the County Manager.
Supervision Exercised and Received:
Under General Direction - Incumbents at this level have significant responsibility in the application of departmental policy, and they follow general guidelines of professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments. They are responsible for planning and organizing their own workload, changing methods of their assigned work unit, established operations, or departmental policy. Supervision is minimal, indirect, and usually limited to technical oversight. Examples of Duties (Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).
- Determine the recruitment and selection of staff.
- Effectively manage department staff by evaluating and analyzing operational issues, implementing solutions, prioritizing, and assigning tasks and projects; reviews the work of staff to ensure quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; conduct performance evaluations; listen, respond and resolve staff problems, concerns, and complaints; undertake disciplinary action as required.
- Be available to field requests for service and determine appropriate actions and personnel to ensure call-back issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Develop, implement, and manage work rules and performance standards; develop plans for achieving program objectives and operational goals; develop short and long-term plans; develop and implement project management systems; ensure appropriate scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage.
- Oversee training of staff to ensure optimal performance of department operations.
- Communicates and initiates discussions with public/customers on a regular basis regarding maintenance and operational activities; responds to and resolves concerns expressed by customers; communicates with public, government agencies, vendors, contractors, and others to coordinate operations and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and related appurtenances.
- Oversee the preparation and justification of departmental budget(s) based on staffing, resource requirements and plans, goals, and objectives; control expenditures within delegated authority and ensure adherence within approved budget allocations.
- Confer with administrative and technical personnel and personnel of other agencies to coordinate departmental activities.
- Deliver oral presentations to various organizations, events, and community groups; coordinate communication and responses to media.
- Manage capital replacement policies and procedures to ensure cost effective operations, consideration of environmental and cost sustainability goals, and service of user needs; work with user organizations for specification of replacement of equipment; follow County procedures for sale of required units; and document equipment life cycles as required by NRS documentation statutes.
- Administer an automated work order system; update and improve the system as appropriate; develop and administer work procedures to ensure consistent and acceptable levels of productivity of staff.
- Maintain the computerized operational recordkeeping system; monitors data applying industry standards; interprets and evaluates operational data; evaluates new developments in materials, tools, and equipment to recommend or deny purchase; completes paperwork and prepares reports regarding cost records, work logs, etc.
- Manage contractors and contracts for service.
- In consultation with Human Resources, interpret County policies. Interprets methods and develops specific operating procedures related to area of responsibility; delegates functional activities to employees; establishes supervisory schedule to ensure quality, timely decisions required to provide continuous service to the public, and safe working environment for staff.
- Represent the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
- Principles and practices of contract and project management.
- Methods, materials, tools, equipment, practices, and procedures used in construction and maintenance of public facilities and operations.
- Proper operation of equipment and vehicles used in facilities maintenance operations.
- Measuring techniques and arithmetic calculations.
- Budget preparation and administration.
- Laws and regulations pertaining to facilities maintenance.
- Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Skill to:
- Diagnose and repair malfunctions in facilities maintenance operations.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written forms.
- Plan, direct, and review the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
- Instruct others in work procedures.
- Properly operate equipment and vehicles.
- Calculate realistic cost estimates for facilities projects.
- Personally operate or oversee others in the operation of a variety of equipment and tools related to facilities projects and operations.
Ability to:
- Perform and/or oversee a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled manual maintenance and construction tasks for extended periods of time.
- Understand and apply diagrams, blueprints, schematic drawings, and applicable codes.
- Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.
- Work effectively under the pressure of deadlines, conflicting demands, and emergencies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of County staff, elected officials, and the general public.
- Analyze policies, regulations, projects, activities, and methods.
- Select alternatives.
- Project the consequences of proposed actions.
- Understand, interpret, and apply laws and regulations.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or alternate means of travel.
- Ability to pass a Sheriff’s Office grade background check.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Training certification within 15 days of the date of employment in accordance with NRS 618.983(2). Forklift Certification.
Experience and Training:
Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a field related to the work; and four (4) years of experience in maintenance and construction of facilities with at least two (2) years in supervision or management.
OR
Four (4) years of experience as a Facility Operations Coordinator and two (2) years of experience as a Facility Operations Supervisor for Humboldt County. Experience and Training: Any combination of training, education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to gain the required knowledge and ability is: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a field related to the work; and 5 years of experience in maintenance and construction of facilities, 2 years of which was in a supervisory role; or any combination of training and experience that would demonstrate the desired knowledge and abilities of the position. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Humboldt County is an Equal Employment Opportunity provider in the services it offers.
Benefits
State and Local Income Tax
- The Constitution of the State of Nevada prohibits the taxation of income.
Retirement
Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)(1):
- Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 36.75% of an eligible Regular Member's salary for retirement.
- Humboldt County, Nevada contributes 58.75% of an eligible Sheriff's Office Deputy's salary for retirement.
Nevada Deferred Compensation Program (NDC):
- The NDC is voluntary retirement savings program for employees of the State of Nevada, NSHE and other local government employers.
- The program is designed to supplement other retirement savings and pensions.
- Contributions are made pre-tax and investment earnings are tax-deferred or you may invest on pre-tax (Roth) basis and your investment earnings will be tax free upon eligible withdrawal.
- Both types of deductions are made through payroll.
Insurance Coverage
Insurance Stipend:
- Humboldt County, Nevada provides a monthly insurance stipend to assist employees who elect to participate in any of the County offered insurance plans.
- The stipend for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 is $1,300.00 per month for Employee only, Employee and Spouse, and Employee and Child(ren) Health Plan Options and $2,000.00 per month for the Employee and Family Health Plan Option listed below.
Health Insurance Eligibility:
- Employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health insurance coverage.
- Eligible employees as defined in the group health insurance plan are eligible to enroll in the group health insurance plan effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dependents of employees, as defined in the current plan booklet, are also eligible for coverage under the insurance plan at the employee's expense.
- Employees must authorize a payroll deduction for the share of the health coverage premium to be paid by the employee.
Health Plan Options (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $1,013.29.
- Employee and Spouse: $2,229.26.
- Employee and Child/Children: $1,823.95.
- Employee and Family: $3,141.24.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- Individual In Network: $1,000.00.
- Individual Out of Network: $2,000.00.
- Family In Network: $2,000.00.
- Family Out of Network: $4,000.00.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance (2) of the following will be applied:
- In Network: 20%.
- Out of Network: 50%.
- High-Deductible Plan with HSA
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $849.69.
- Employee and Spouse: $1,869.31.
- Employee and Child/Children: $1,529.44.
- Employee and Family: $2,634.06.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- Individual In Network: $3,400.00,
- Individual Out of Network: $3,400.00.
- Family In Network: $6,800.00.
- Family Out of Network: $6,800.00.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied:
- In Network: 0%.
- Out of Network: 30%.
Prescription Drug Insurance (Administered by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield):
- Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
- Preferred Network Pharmacy
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic
- $10 copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
- $30 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30- day supply)
- $75 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
- $45 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- $112 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (home delivery - 90-day supply)
- In-Network Pharmacy
- Tier 1 - Typically Generic
- $25 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply - (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Tier 2 - Typically Preferred Brand
- $55 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Tier 3 - Typically Non-Preferred Brand
- $85 Copay per Prescription, deductible does not apply (retail - 30-day supply)
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered
- Out of Network Pharmacy
- All Prescriptions
- 50% coinsurance, deductible does not apply
- Home delivery - 90-day supply not covered.
- High-Deductible Plan with HSA
- In-Network Pharmacy (No Preferred)
- 0% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail and home delivery)
- Out of Network Pharmacy
- 30% Coinsurance after deductible is met (retail) and Not Covered (Home Delivery)
Dental Insurance Plan Options (Administered by Kansas City Life):
- High Plan
- Monthly coverage costs ae:
- Employee only: $57.89.
- Employee and Spouse: $102.56.
- Employee and Child/Children: $89.06.
- Employee and Family: $145.28.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- $25 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $75.00.
- The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
- 20% Basic Services.
- 50% Major Services.
- 50% Orthodontic Services.
- Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
- Dental Maximum: $2,000.
- Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
- Low Plan
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $45.09.
- Employee and Spouse: $92.11.
- Employee and Child/Children: $80.40.
- Employee and Family: $130.45.
- The calendar year deductibles for this plan are:
- $50 Annual deductible for basic and major services with a family maximum of $150.00.
- The deductible does not apply to preventative services.
- After deductible has been met, a coinsurance of the following will be applied for In and Out of Network:
- 20% Basic Services.
- 50% Major Services.
- 50% Orthodontic Services.
- Calendar Year Maximum per Person:
- Dental Maximum: $1,500.
- Orthodontic Maximum: $1,500.
Vision Insurance Plan (Administered by Kansas City Life):
- In-Network coverage with a VSP Provider:
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $7.71.
- Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
- Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
- Employee and Family: $26.39.
- The In-Network Copay is:
- $10 for an Eye Exam every 12 months.
- $25 Material Copay - frames, lenses and contacts.
- Frames (every 12 months).
- $130 allowance for frames.
- 20% savings on the amount over your allowance.
- Lenses (every 12 months).
- Covered in full after Materials Copay.
- Contacts (instead of glasses) every 12 months.
- $130 allowance for elective contacts.
- Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation).
- $210 allowance for medically necessary contact lenses.
- Out-of-Network Providers:
- Monthly coverage costs are:
- Employee only: $7.71.
- Employee and Spouse: $15.44.
- Employee and Child/Children: $16.51.
- Employee and Family: $26.39.
- The Out-of-Network Allowances are:
- Exam - $45 Allowance.
- Frames - $70 Allowance.
- Lenses:
- Single Vision - $30 Allowance.
- Lined Bifocal - $50 Allowance.
- Line Trifocal - $65 Allowance.
- Lenticular Lenses - $100 Allowance.
- Contacts (including Elective and Necessary):
- $105 Allowance.
- Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for additional information on available health insurance plans.
Leave Plans
Annual Leave:
- All full-time employees will earn annual leave beginning from their initial date of hire at a rate of .0385 hours earned per hour's paid (3).
- Part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week will earn annual leave on a pro-rated basis.
- Employees earn additional annual leave hours at 3, 6, 11, 16 and 21 years of service up to a maximum of 192 hours per year.
- While on probationary period, an employee cannot take annual leave for the first six (6) months; the employee still accrues vacation leave during this time.
Sick Leave:
- Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees accrue sick leave at the rate of .0577 hours for each hour worked up to a maximum accrual of 120 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 980 hours.
Holiday Leave:
- Eligible Humboldt County, Nevada employees enjoy twelve (12) paid holidays per year plus one additional day as a floating holiday (4).
- Holidays eligible for paid holiday leave include;
- New Year's Day,
- Martin Luther King Day,
- President's Day,
- Memorial Day,
- Juneteenth Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Nevada Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day,
- Family Day (Friday after Thanksgiving), and
- Christmas Day.
Tuition Reimbursement
- Humboldt County, Nevada values its employees and empowers them to enhance their skills by taking career related higher education courses as well as participating in job related workshops and seminars.
- To that end, the County has a generous Tuition Reimbursement policy for accredited courses, reimbursing up to $1,500 per year (5) in educational expenses.
Note: Humboldt County, Nevada provides benefits to regular employees. Most part-time positions are ineligible for benefits.
1: PERS retirement benefits are only available to employees hired in positions that work 20 hours per week or more on a regular basis. Positions of less than 20 hours per week (or less than 1040 hours in a fiscal year) will instead receive Social Security contributions. 2: Coinsurance is the percentage of costs paid by employees after they have paid/met their respective deductibles. 3: Employees will accrue annual leave during their introductory period but are not allowed to use annual leave until you they have been employed continuously for at least 6 months. 4: Employees are eligible to receive the additional floating holiday after successful completion of one (1) year of service with the County. 5: Restrictions apply. Please contact Humboldt County Human Resources for more information.