Salary: $122,220.80 - $148,574.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Remote Employment: Remote Optional
Job Number:Department: Facilities Management
Division: Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/19/2026
Closing Date: 10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job SummaryThis position may have a flexible schedule available after an initial training period. Interviews will take place the week of November 30th, 2026 and JOB OFFERs will be made the week December 7th, 2026. Future Salary IncreasesJuly 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)About the Facilities Support Manager Role:Facilities Support Manager is a skilled building operations and maintenance service classification responsible for specialty county functions within maintenance and operations (i.e. service contracts, energy management, and fire/life/safety/security). Reporting to the Chief, Departmental Operations, the incumbent will provide support and coordination for the facilities maintenance and repair programs, and projects; and use their building knowledge to focus their team in providing performance metrics for field teams, as well as coordinating with the construction team to ensure new facilities comply with BAS standards.
The main responsibilities are as follows:
- Plans, directs, manages, supervises and coordinates a multi-disciplinary staff engaged in life safety, access, control, intrusion alarm systems, operation, repair and major maintenance of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, ADA requirements and irrigation systems of county-owned and leased facilities during normal and emergency situations.
- Identifies and diagnoses overall building operation dysfunction.
- Develops remedial and proactive strategies such as preventative maintenance quality assurance inspections, building assessments, and predictive maintenance programs at all county facilities.
- Evaluates the impact of alternatives and implants programmatic solutions, as needed.
- Plans overall maintenance and repair of County-owned-leased buildings and grounds.
Additional Information on the Department of General Services. For more information, read the complete job description.Interview and Hiring datesThe timeline for this recruitment is outlined below:
- Interviews, Job Offers and Background Process begin in November2026. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum QualificationsA bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering, architecture, business management or public administration,
AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, three (3) years of which must have been managing a large multi-disciplinary work force involved in the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of complex multi-use facilities.
Notes:- Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-to-year basis.
- Certificate in facility management, maintenance management, energy management, or construction management may be substituted for two (2) years of operational management experience in applicable specialty.
Blind Applicant ScreeningThe Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
EvaluationThe names of qualified applicants will be placed on a
six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
AccommodationReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner. By checking the 'Yes' below, I indicate that I have read and understand the instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. I understand that the written responses to the supplemental question(s) listed below are required in order to evaluate my qualifications for this position. Please do not indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers.Note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
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By checking the 'Yes' response below, I indicate that I have read and understand the minimum qualifications of this classification AND the employment history section of this application details my qualifications.In order to receive credit, your work experience will be verified in the employment history section, please included the duties of your employment.
- Yes, I understand and meet the minimum qualifications. I have included information (duties of my position) in the work history of my application, and attached a copy of my college diploma, official transcript, unofficial transcript, letter of completion, foreign equivalency certificate if education was obtained outside the US.
- Yes, I understand and meet the minimum qualifications AND I have included this information (duties of my position) in the work history of my application.
- No, I do not understand and do not meet the minimum qualifications AND I have not included this information in the work history of my application.
- I do not meet any of the minimum qualifications.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease select how you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS for this position.
If using your education to qualify, please attach a copy of your diploma, transcripts, or certificate of foreign equivalency at the "Attachments" section of your application. - I have a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering, architecture, business management or public administration, AND, Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations; Three (3) years of which must have been managing a large multi-disciplinary work force involved in the operation and maintenance of a wide variety of complex multi-use facilities.
- I have a combination of education and experience as described above that totals seven (7) years which includes a certification in facility management, maintenance management, energy management, or construction management.
- I have a combination of education and experience as described above that totals nine (9) years.
- None of the above
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For the minimum qualification selected in question #3, please describe your progressively responsible experience in facilities operations and managing a large multi-disciplinary work force facilities.
In order to receive credit, please answer the question thoroughly. Your work experience and degree MUST be verifiable in the employment history and education section of this application. If not applicable, write "N/A" in the box below. 05
Describe your management and leadership experience and approach specifically in regard to; setting goals and expectations, monitoring performance, conducting employee reviews, and scheduling formal trainings.
In order to receive credit, please answer the question thoroughly. Your work experience MUST be verifiable in the employment history section of this application. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A". 06
Describe your experience managing and maintaining contract efficiency through cost tracking, contractor performance, and scope enforcement.
In order to receive credit, please answer the question thoroughly. Your work experience MUST be verifiable in the employment history section of this application. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A". 07
Describe your experience with Facility Repairs Service Portals and/or Building Automation Systems. Please include; 1). The name of the portals and systems you have used and 2). Number of years of experience.
In order to receive credit, please answer the question thoroughly. Your work experience MUST be verifiable in the employment history section of this application. If you do not have this experience, indicate "N/A". 08
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