Governmental Facilities Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Tribal Manager, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of government-owned and leased buildings. This role oversees building maintenance, infrastructure systems, vendor contracts, space utilization, and regulatory compliance to ensure public facilities support government operations, employees, and the public effectively.

The Facilities Manager will meet academic and professional qualifications, demonstrate dedication to excellent service, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Day-to-day facilities management for all government buildings, with the exception of the Bay Mills Health Center.

2. Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for boilers, furnace, air handling, fire alarm, access control, backup generators, kitchen equipment, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, elevators, and building automation systems.

3. Oversee the cleaning, landscaping, and parking lot areas. This may include, but is not limited to, working with the Maintenance Department to identify needs for weeding, mulching, and the health of “high visibility” plant beds; inspecting trees for hazardous low-hanging branches, ensuring walkways are clear; identifying and scheduling repairs for potholes, cracks, or faded striping (lines); regularly checking that parking lot lights are functioning to ensure visitor safety at night; and, managing reserved spots, ADA compliance (handicap spaces), and signage for visitor flow.

4. Managing the repair of outdoor benches, fences, and decorative lighting.

5. Ensure buildings are clean, secure, accessible, safe, and fully operational.

6. Coordinates with Risk Management staff to ensure regular inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments are completed as necessary.

7. Manage service contracts for maintenance, janitorial, security, landscaping, and specialized systems.

8. Procure goods and services in accordance with government purchasing and procurement regulations.

9. Monitor contractor performance, service-level agreements, and costs.

10. Create, develop, and manage facilities operating budgets and capital improvement plans.

11. Track facility assets, lifecycle costs, and replacement schedules.

12. Create facilities inventory, monitor, and track expenses.

13. Prepare cost estimates, reports, and recommendations as needed for senior leadership.

14. Coordinate with leadership, security, IT, and risk management teams to ensure accomplishment of overall goals.

15. Serve as primary facilities point of contact for occupants, vendors, and contractors.

16. Implement energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship initiatives.

17. Instructing team members and providing training on the best practices to maintain the property.

18. Monitor utilities usage and recommend conservation measures.

19. Oversee inspections, commissioning, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

20. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s essential functions.

21. Must attend all mandatory trainings designated through the Human Resources Department and/or Department Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and stand with occasional sitting. Occasionally, the employee must squat, crawl, crouch, and kneel with frequent bending, climbing, balancing, and push/pulling. The employee is occasionally required to use hands for firm manipulation and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level. The employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery, driving automotive equipment, outdoor working conditions, marked changes in temperature and humidity, dust, fumes, and gases. This position is primarily office-based with frequent site visits to government facilities. This position may require after-hours response for emergencies or critical incidents.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Associate’s Degree preferred in applicable field, such as Facility Management, Building Science, or Construction. Three or more years experience in trades or building maintenance may be accepted in lieu of degree.

3. Individuals that have obtained Certified Facility Manager, Facilities Management Administrator, and/or Facility Management Professional designations will receive preference for this position.

4. OSHA Safety Certificates, CSP, CMRP, CHFM, or similar training are preferred.

5. Valid Driver’s License required and must be able to travel locally as needed.

6. Proven knowledge and understanding of current systems in place at governmental facilities.

7. Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and public-sector compliance requirements.

8. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, privacy, and confidentiality.

9. Proven ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with all (employees, customers, patients, applicants, members, guests, etc.).

10. Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.

11. Experience working with Native American Tribes or communities preferred with demonstrated understanding of Tribal governance, cultural values, and culturally grounded approaches to planning, implementing, and managing projects.

12. To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each function listed under the essential functions and physical demands categories of this position description.

Before the posted deadline of March 13th, 2026, interested candidates should upload the following documents:

• Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements.
• Current resume.
• Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees [required for positions that require a degree].
• Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference.
• References: Provide a list of contact information and nature of professional relationship of at least three professional references. Alternatively, candidates may provide letter(s) of reference from those contacts.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an employment agreement or contract, nor is it an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Bay Mills reserves the right to change, add, or reassign job duties or combine positions, or portions thereof, at any time.