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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.
Minimum Training and Experience
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 click here to learn more about Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids provides a full range of services to a multicultural group of residents, students and visitors. The Grand Rapids metropolitan area hosts fifteen institutions of higher learning. With 75+ parks and year-round recreation programs across the City, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Please click here (Download PDF reader) to view the City's strategic plan.
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
- 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
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
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 click here to learn more about Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids provides a full range of services to a multicultural group of residents, students and visitors. The Grand Rapids metropolitan area hosts fifteen institutions of higher learning. With 75+ parks and year-round recreation programs across the City, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Please click here (Download PDF reader) to view the City's strategic plan.
