Working Facilities and Grounds Manager

This is a non-exempt full-time benefited position; starting hourly pay range $29.23 to $30.71. Benefits for this position include, New Hampshire Retirement, paid holidays, paid time off,75% dental insurance, long- and short-term disability insurance paid fully by the Town. Schedule is Mon-Fri 7-3 and summer hours Mon-Thurs 6-4. The Town offers medical insurance options, including a comprehensive plan paid fully by the Town. The full-time job description can be viewed at www.barrington.nh.gov/jobdesc/workingfacilitiesmanager. Please send your resume, cover letter, and employment application (only candidates who include all three documents will be considered) to [email protected]. Resume review will begin on October 30, 2026 open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please direct questions to Deborah Wood, Human Resource Administrator at [email protected].Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure proper facilities management of Town buildings; including (but not limited to) the Town Hall, the Public Safety Building, the Community Center, the Library, the Public Works Garages, and the Transfer Station Buildings.
• Prepare and manage the Town General Government Buildings budget with the supervision of the Public Works Director.
• Establish, administer, and implement custodial, inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance programs for all Town buildings in coordination with department heads and facility users.
• Supervise the work of Town custodians and outside custodial services contractors.
• Utilize computerized work order, preventative maintenance, and asset management systems for Town facilities, grounds, and related infrastructure.
• Coordinate and oversee facilities and grounds maintenance, repair, and replacement projects, including scheduling, contractor oversight, consultation regarding use of Public Works staff resources, project prioritization, and project completion.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee grounds maintenance activities for Town-owned properties, including mowing, landscaping, fields, parking areas, walkways, and outdoor public spaces in order to ensure the properties remain safe, clean, and accessible.
• Coordinate seasonal grounds operations including spring and fall cleanup, snow and ice control, sanding, salting, and storm response activities.
• ·Coordinate and perform all water sampling in compliance with the master sampling schedule as required by NHDES and responds appropriately to results.
• Coordinate with Public Works Director to develop and maintain long-range capital improvement and asset replacement plans for Town facilities, grounds, mechanical systems, and related infrastructure.
• Responsible for planning of ADA compliance for all buildings.
• Assist with procurement and contract administration for maintenance and capital projects, including preparation of specifications, contractor coordination, consultant engagement, and work order assignment.
• Coordinate the ordering of requested materials, equipment and supplies as needed and for inventory needs following the Town’s purchasing policy.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of all Town mechanical systems.
• ·Maintain safety standards in conformance with state and insurance regulations and develops a program of preventative safety; maintains records as required by the state.
• Maintains a positive relationship with staff and citizens at all times and strives constantly to promote the safety, health and comfort of employees and community members.
• Responsible for coordinating the Town’s Joint Loss/Safety Committee of staff and supervisors representing all municipal facilities.
• ·Available to coordinate setup and access for municipal events including elections.
• Available for emergency response to weather events (plowing, snow blowing, shoveling, etc.) and facility emergencies (HVAC, water/sewer, electrical/generator, etc.).
• Perform manual labor in support of construction and maintenance activities.

The Job Description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty or task and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other duties not listed provided such duties are characteristic of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with progressive responsibility in facilities and grounds maintenance with an emphasis on the maintenance of HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems or a combination of experience, training and education, which will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

· Effective communication.

• Proficient in the use of computers, tablets, and related technology for work order management, communication, recordkeeping, scheduling, financial management, and reporting.
• Be dependable, reliable, and timely.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of Town, employee, and departmental information.
• Ability to define project scope, produce an itemized estimate, quote contracted services, and present to the Public Works Director showing how the project fits into the overall maintenance strategy and departmental budget.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs., to handle materials efficiently, and to move quickly if needed.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Level 1 CJIS certification.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience operating equipment preferred.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort generally required in performing Working Facilities Manager duties. Position requires the ability to operate various facility equipment. Regularly required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle or feel facility equipment and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and to adjust focus. Below is a more detailed account with the understanding the Town will make reasonable accommodations as outlined in the Americans with Disabilities act.

Pay: $29.23 - $30.71 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person