Salary: $95,063.48 - $114,121.83 Annually
Location : Innovation and Sustainability - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 18454
Division: Support Services
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 3:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description / Position OverviewFacilities ManagerIn this
management (at-will) position, you will manage, supervise, and coordinate the activities and operations of all physical properties owned and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, including providing professional and technical assistance to staff. Typical departments and functions supervised might include a combination of two or more of the following: structural repair and maintenance, electrical repair and maintenance, and mechanical repair and maintenance.
This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.
Your starting pay will be within the posted hiring range based on your years of experience and education. See the full potential of growth for this position here:2026 Salary Schedule
As a Facilities Manager, you will:
- Assume management responsibility for the operation and maintenance of buildings, structures, grounds, infrastructure, snow removal, security systems, fire suppression and detection systems, and elevators
- Analyze costs to replace or repair equipment; make recommendations as appropriate
- Develop and administer the annual budget; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments
- Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures
- Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for staff; assign work activities, projects, and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide and/or coordinate staff training; implement discipline and termination procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:- Knowledge of
- Operation characteristics, services, and activities of a facilities maintenance program
- Physical plant operations
- Facilities construction methods, materials, and equipment
- Purchasing and service contract principles and policies
- Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
- Ability to
- Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of facilities and grounds maintenance
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
- Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field.
- Six (6) years of full-time professional facility maintenance operations or related experience
- Two years of administrator and/or supervisory experience
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.
- Experience managing a facilities maintenance program in a municipal government setting
Additional Information
Please contact Shereen Ross at with any questions about this role.
Physical Demands: This position requires the ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Environmental Conditions
Primary Work Environment - Office and shop environment with travel from site to site and possible exposure to inclement weather
Extreme Temperature - Seasonally
Wetness and Humidity - Seasonally
Respiratory Hazards - Several times per week
Noise and Vibrations - Several times per week
Physical Hazards - Daily
Mechanical and/or Electrical Hazards - Frequently
Exposure to Communicable Diseases - Rarely
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed? - Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
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How many years of relevant professional experience do you possess? - Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
- Six or more years
- Seven or more years
- Eight or more years
- Nine or more years
- Ten or more years
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Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If you do not possess any relevant experience, type N/A.
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Do you have two or more years of administrator and/or supervisory experience?
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Do you have experience managing a facilities maintenance program in a municipal government setting?
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