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Director of Facilities and Fleet Services

City of Grand Rapids • Grand Rapids, MI • 21h ago

Nature of Work

The City of Grand Rapids is conducting a national search for a Director

of Facilities and Fleet

Management*.

The purpose of this job is to manage and direct the overall activities and operations of the Facilities and Fleet Management Department. Repairs and replaces City-owned assets such as buildings and grounds, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, off-road equipment and miscellaneous related equipment. Oversees the activities of the vehicle impound and storage operations and surplus asset disposition for the organization.

Provides vision, direction, leadership and strategic planning for all the various business units within the department

Develops comprehensive Asset Management strategies and procedures to ensure the correct investment timing

Provides direction to subordinate business unit managers and support staff to ensure daily operations and departmental outcomes are achieved

Researches and studies industry best practices, new technology advancements, and safety standards to ensure operations are efficient, innovative and sustainable

Develops strategic, long-term capital replacement schedules tied to financing sources and revenue streams

Ensures organizational managers and department directors have adequate facilities and equipment to meet their business needs

Interacts with department staff to communicate daily objectives and general direction of operations

Reviews and prepares department policies, procedures, budgets, and strategic plans

Checks progress on scheduled facility related projects and motor equipment procurement

Provides administrative direction on facility and motor equipment preventative maintenance and repair activities

Performs related work as required

The posting will be active until filled. The first application review will be on February 20th, 2026.

Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management or a related field

--AND--

At least seven (7) years of related work experience in facility and fleet maintenance and repair work and administration of public works activities, including supervisory experience

--OR--

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Other Information

About the Community Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles east of Lake Michigan and three hours from Chicago. The City's population is 198,829 and covers an area of 45 square miles. The combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland is 1.3 million.

The City has received numerous recognitions ranging from the Best U.S. City to Invest in Housing and the Fastest Growing Economy in the U.S. (Forbes); the #1 City to Raise a Family; the #1 Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch (Trulia.com). The Art Prize Festival was ranked one of the Top Five Festivals Worldwide (Time). Fifteen craft breweries are located within Grand Rapids making it locally known as Michigan's "Beer City." Please

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