Salary : $85,000.00 - $101,690.32 Annually
Location : City Hall - 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL
Job Type: Appointed Employee
Job Number:Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job DescriptionThe Public Works Department is actively seeking a Public Buildings Facility Manager.
This position reports to the Chief of Public Buildings and is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, budget, capital improvement, security and custodial services for approximately 800 buildings totaling over nine million square feet within the City of Jacksonville.
Examples of Work- Writes bids and technical specifications as they relate to all facility needs for capital projects, repairs, improvements and maintenance.
- Specifies equipment, making field inspections, and reviewing existing field conditions as may be required in the planning of new facilities, additions, or alterations.
- Attends administrative/project related meetings.
- Procures and tracks supplies and expends funds (General Fund, Capital).
- Calculates and compares costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value.
- Manages and leads change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
- Manages expansion/renovation/remodeling/construction projects.
- Assists in the evaluation of new and existing facilities for long range planning purposes.
- Supervises and manages the work of assigned staff and contractors/vendors.
- Trains direct reports in procedures and policies relative to their responsibilities.
- Maintains records and up to date information on the condition of each building; report and track preventive and other maintenance.
- Assists with management of Public Building's budget for facilities including development, implementation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
- Ensures that preventive maintenance, asset management and contractor oversight functions are completed in accordance with city policies and procedures, and industry best practices.
- Reads, understands, and interprets construction drawings and specifications
- Evaluates individual contributions and group performance and establishes procedures to maximize the effectiveness of the group.
- Coordinates work in progress with management personnel of other sections in the Public Works Department.
- Plays a major role in Public Building's annual and strategic planning process including implementing goals and related objectives identified in the City's/Department's Strategic Plan as they relate to City facilities.
- Reviews and approves vendor invoices.
- Ensures adherence to good safety procedures.
- Follows Federal and State laws, as well as City of Jacksonville policies.
- Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
- Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Public Buildings.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information - Five (5) years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial services, daily maintenance and preventive maintenance - required.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction Management, or related field - preferred.
- Certified Facility Manager credentials, current registration as an architect, licensed general contractor or professional engineer, MS/MBA/MPA from an accredited institution - preferred.
Other Requirements: - Depending upon assignment, must pass the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background screening performed by the Jacksonville Sherriff's Office prior to appointment. Within thirty (30) days of appointment date to classification, acquire and maintain the appropriate level of Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification which corresponds to the job responsibilities. The level will be determined by current CJIS guidelines and may change periodically. Certification is obtained by successfully completing a web-based training course and test which covers physical security, incident response, the protection of information and other IT specific security threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
- Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.
License/Certification/Registration: - A valid driver's license is required prior to application and must be maintained during employment in this class.
- Must qualify prior to application, obtain, and maintain during employment a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blackout, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.
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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded the veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
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The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $101,690.32. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
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This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.
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Do you have five (5) years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial services, daily maintenance and preventive maintenance?
- Yes, I have more than five (5) years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial services, daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
- No, I have less than five (5) years of professional experience in managing multiple facilities including custodial services, daily maintenance and preventive maintenance.
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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)
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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
- FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
- FL Class E Driver License
- GA Standard Driver's License
- GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- License from another State.
- Learner Permit
- My license is currently invalid.
- I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
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If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
- C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
- D or H - Employment Purposes
- P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
- S or I - Other Restriction
- Two or more of these restrictions.
- I have an out of state license.
- None of the above.
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Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
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Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
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Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
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I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
- Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
- No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
- I do not possess a valid driver's license.
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Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state.
PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
- Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
- No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
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