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Ravalli County conducts interviews for facilities manager; candidates outline hands-on expectations, training and licensing needs
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners interviewed three finalists May 9 for the facilities manager position; candidates stressed hands-on maintenance experience and discussed training, boiler licensing, staffing and budget constraints.
Ravalli County commissioners interviewed three finalists May 9 for the county's facilities manager position, hearing candidates describe hands-on experience with building systems, staff supervision and how they would prioritize work across multiple county sites including the courthouse campus, fairgrounds and the detention facility.
The board convened a sequence of interviews with James "Jimmy" Vanderhoek, Adam Reed and Scott Harms. Each candidate answered questions about technical experience (plumbing, HVAC, electrical, boilers), supervisory approach, budget experience and handling work across multiple locations. Commissioners and staff emphasized that the position is hands-on and requires flexibility during peak events such as the county fair.
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