Georgia Department of Public Health

Facilities Management Coordinator

Georgia Department of Public Health  •  Onsite  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00941

Department: District 8-1 County Position

Job classification: Mgr, Facilities

Posting type: Open

Categories: Facility Management

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This is a full time, benefit eligible position, located in Lowndes County, Georgia.

Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Examples of duties

  • Building Operations and Maintenance: Regularly inspects facilities throughout our 10-County district to spot repair needs and schedules preventative maintenance (routinely checking equipment to stop problems before they start).
  • Vendor & Contract Management: Negotiates and manages contracts with outside companies for services like cleaning, landscaping, security, and waste removal.
  • Vehicle/Trailer Maintenance: Oversees vehicle/trailer maintenance, servicing, and repair of district vehicles and trailers.
  • Lease Management: Serves as the primary liaison with property lessors to ensure full compliance with all lease terms, coordinate building maintenance responsibilities, and manage timely lease renewals.
  • Budgeting and Finance: Forecasts cost and manages the budget for facility repairs, upgrades, and supplies.
  • Communicates professionally and effectively across all levels, from delivering live project briefings to leadership to drafting clear email notifications regarding building maintenance.
  • Project Management: Manages special projects as it relates to facilities, such as renovations, workspace decommissioning, replacing office furniture (including surplusage furniture or assets a facility no longer uses), and assisting with project set ups.
  • Conducts and documents monthly checks on health department generators.
  • May perform semi-skilled repairs and preventative maintenance to ensure public health district facilities remain safe, functional, and compliant. Physical Demands:
  • Frequently within shift (33-67%): Standing, Walking, Bending/Stooping, Pushing/Pulling, Lift/Carry >50-100 lbs, reaching above shoulder, climbing ladders, and working in cramped or unconditioned spaces.
  • Occasionally within shift (1-33%): Working in occupied clinical spaces where professionalism and patient confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience; or three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of facilities management experience; or three (3) years of experience in facilities or property management.

Supplemental information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.


DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.


This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Georgia Department of Public Health

About Georgia Department of Public Health

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead state government agency in preventing disease, injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters from a health perspective. In 2011, the General Assembly restored DPH to its own state agency after more than 30 years of consolidation with other departments. At the state level, DPH functions through numerous divisions, sections, programs and offices. Locally, DPH funds and collaborates with Georgia's 159 county health departments and 18 public health districts. Through the changes, the mission has remained constant – to protect the lives of all Georgians.

Today, DPH’s main functions include: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Maternal and Child Health, Infectious Disease and Immunization, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Emergency Medical Services, Pharmacy, Nursing, Volunteer Health Care, the Office of Health Equity, Vital Records, and the State Public Health Laboratory.

For more information about DPH, visit www.dph.ga.gov.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Year Founded
2011
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