Facilities Project Coordinator

This position is open until filled.

A first review of applications will take place during the week of February 9, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Facilities Project Coordinator in our Public Works Department/Building Maintenance Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Under general direction, oversees and coordinates all stages of construction projects, including capital improvement projects; coordinates assigned activities with various divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; participates in the review and design of assigned construction projects; coordinates the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects; assists in the maintenance, repair, and construction of municipal buildings and facilities, while performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties;
  
  ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, and reviews the work of contractors and staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, and facilities; may performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled building trade duties.
• Reviews the design of assigned construction projects for clarity and constructability; directs and participates in the preparation and/or review of plans, specifications, estimates, and contracts for assigned projects.
• Establishes schedules and timelines for projects along with methods for providing assigned services and activities; identifies resource needs; reviews these needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Participates in the development of goals and objectives; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards.
• Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City regulations, policies, operating procedures and practices; identifies problem areas and works with contractors and staff to make corrections.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Ensures work activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
• Schedules and oversees assigned contractors performing maintenance and repair of municipal buildings and facilities to ensure quality of work, compliance with City specifications and conformance with department plans and programs.
• Maintains records concerning projects such as Project Tracking Sheet, Project Timeline Form, and project expenses.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Operations, services, and activities related to the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Materials, methods, techniques, and terminology used in the maintenance and repair of municipal buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Principles of project management.
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in work activities.
• Proper procedures used in the maintenance and repair of hand and power tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Customer service principles and practices.
• Methods and techniques of public relations.
• Basic principles and…