Maintenance and Operations Manager

Working Title: Maintenance and Operations Manager (FP2) DOH8600

Office/Division: Center for Facilities Risk and Adjudication – Office of Facilities 

Posting Close: 5/11/25

Location: Hybrid/In-Person

Facilities Planner 2 (FP2)

Maintenance and Operations Manager

This is an in-person hybrid, full-time, permanent position.  

We’re looking for a leader to supervise the Tumwater Facility Service Coordinator team and the Field Offices and Special Projects team, ensuring DOH offices have the support they need to operate efficiently. In this role, you’ll manage workload, set priorities, and oversee daily tasks and projects that keep our facilities running smoothly.

The Facility Services Coordinator team is responsible for:

• Building maintenance & operations (lighting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, generators, elevators, landscaping)
• Workplace reconfiguration & improvement projects
• Building moves & space utilization
• Custodial services, shredding/recycling, vending & Avanti Market
• Conference room management

As part of the Building Management section, you’ll also contribute to lease management, workplace modernization, move coordination, warehouse operations, and asset management. Your work will support DOH staff across multiple field offices, warehouses, and storage facilities statewide.

Location and Flexibility 

This position is expected to be on-site at the Department of Health facility in Tumwater, WA, approximately 80% of the time, with occasional travel to field offices as needed or working remotely from a home office. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday.

Required Qualifications: (You must meet ONE of the options provided and any additional criteria listed):

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 

Option 1: Four or more years of experience in facility planning, building management, OR building maintenance.

Option 2: A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture, Design, Engineering, Property/Land management or an allied field. One or more years of experience in facility planning, building management, OR building maintenance. 

AND for both options

• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience of multiple staff.
• One (1) or more years working in contract or program management. 
• Two (2) years of experience drafting in AutoCAD
• Practical skills in MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks, database management, MS Word for document creation and formatting, and Microsoft Outlook or similar email systems for electronic correspondence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Building Operator Certification or equivalent 
• Project support or management experience that includes managing tasks, directing others, and reporting progress to project managers.
• Technical proficiency in using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Software) or maintenance data tracking tools.
• Knowledge of sustainability, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality 
• Familiarity with OSHA, L&I (Safety, ADA, Risk Management)
• Experience in financial management, record keeping, budgeting/planning.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position does not have union representations and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.