The District
The Altadena Library District (ALD) is an independent special district that serves the residents of the unincorporated community of Altadena in Los Angeles County. The Library District is supported by property taxes and governed by five locally elected Board of Library Trustees. ALD serves as the hub to the active and engaged community of Altadena. While the local schools are part of the Pasadena Unified School District, ALD serves five public elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, as well as many private schools within the Altadena community.
The Position
The Altadena Library District is hiring for a Facilities Manager. All positions within the District call for highly motivated individuals who are willing to become adaptive neighbors within the community. As a special District in a small, tightknit locality, we seek applicants who demonstrate enthusiasm for contributing to the overall success of the library and those we serve.
Under general direction from the District Director, the Facilities Manager plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, activities, projects, and programs of the District’s two library facilities. This manager is responsible for administrative planning, organizing, and direction of managerial facilities activities. This includes coordination of the maintenance and repair of buildings, maintenance of grounds, monitoring of building security, oversight of general construction, plumbing, electrical and related work, and custodial services. Employees assigned to this classification exercise individual discretion and have daily decision-making authority. The Facilities Manager regularly reviews federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the areas supervised, and ensures district compliance with those regulations through standard operating procedures, administrative directives, staff meetings and other management tools. The Facilities Manager additionally remains current on all new technologies and methods of facilities management.
The Facilities manager will need a thorough understanding of budget administration and monitoring, including calculating labor and materials costs. This manager will prepare, administer, and monitor compliance with the district’s annual division budget. They will also implement utility savings strategies through effective energy management strategies. The Facilities manager is expected to prepare contract specifications for repair and alteration of facilities and mechanical equipment and appliances, review contract bids and make recommendations. This manager will also confer with consultants, engineers, architects, and contractors to plan and implement projects of improvement, property acquisition, and new construction.
The ideal candidate is innovative, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and adaptive in their role as the District embarks on two building renovation projects: these focal building projects will demand a Facilities Manager knowledgeable in the principles, methods, and practices of managing construction projects.
Please see the complete job description, including essential functions and qualifications on our website at www.altadenalibrary.org/employment.
Salary
The current monthly rate for this salaried, exempt position ranges from $7,176 – 9,623, negotiable based on qualification and experience.
Benefits
Retirement: CalPERS, 2% @ 55 for classic members (employee pays 7% of member share), or 2% @ 62 for new members enrolled as of 01/01/2013 or afterward (employee pays 8.25% of member share). The District also participates in Social Security.
Vacation Leave: Full-time employees accrue at a rate of 18 days per year for five years, 21 days per year after five years, 23 days per year after nine years, and 28 days after 15 years. Although accruing leave, new employees are not eligible to use vacation leave during their six-month introductory period.
Holidays: Altadena Library District observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are also granted 1 additional paid holiday wherein date is recommended by administration and approved by the Board of Trustees.
Sick Leave: Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1 day per month, or 12 days per year for full-time employees.
Health Insurance: The District and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; District pays up to $1,100 per month.
Dental and Vision Insurance: The District covers 100% of the cost for employee premium.
Life Insurance: $15,000 Life Insurance Policy is provided.
Deferred Compensation: Voluntary program available through CalPERS.
Application and Selection Process
All application materials, including completed Altadena Library District application, cover letter, and resume, must be emailed to hr@altadenalibrary.org. The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will take place on April 15, 2024.
Based on a review of the applications, a limited number of the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a qualifying written examination, structured oral board interview, written exercise, or other elements determined by the District to be appropriate. All applicants invited to the examination(s) will be notified of date, time, and place of examination(s).
Interview dates are to be determined.
The selected candidate will be subjected to a background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a personal and employment history assessment, criminal history check, and verification of a valid California driver’s license.
In accordance with Federal law, the District will hire only those individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, you will be required to present proof of your identity and employment eligibility.
Employment Lists shall remain in effect for one year, unless terminated or exhausted.
The Employment List generated from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies while the List remains active.
Americans with Disabilities Act: In accordance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will make reasonable efforts in the application process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise the District as soon as possible if accommodations are required. Medical documentation must be provided upon request.
