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
