Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Operations Director, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and overall operational efficiency of all facilities and grounds. This role ensures that building systems, safety standards, and property structures are maintained at the highest level, while managing vendor relationships, supervising maintenance staff, and staying compliant with all environmental, health, and safety regulations. The Facilities Manager will play a key role in planning and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the organization’s facilities.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, ensuring facilities are safe, efficient, and well-maintained.
- Manage and coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and timely repairs for building systems and equipment.
- Supervise maintenance team members and contractors, assigning and monitoring work orders through the work order management system.
- Oversee vendor relationships, including negotiating service agreements and monitoring performance.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, Hazmat, OSHA, and Health and Safety regulations.
- Collaborate with leadership to support operational needs and recommend improvements to facilities infrastructure.
- Monitor safety systems, equipment, and emergency protocols to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Maintain positive relationships with clients, staff, and external partners, ensuring responsive communication and service delivery.
- Prepare reports on maintenance activities, facility conditions, and budget performance for leadership.
- Perform other leadership tasks as assigned by the Operations Director.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, safety systems).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex facilities issues and implement effective solutions.
- Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
- Capable of clear, professional, and courteous communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and planning skills.
- Proficiency with facilities management systems and software.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements in safety, environmental, and building regulations.
- Ability to work independently while aligning with organizational priorities.
- Must be able to pass background checks and drug screening.
Education and Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- High school Diploma or GED, plus 5-7 years’
- Experience in facility supervision and management.
- Demonstrated management experience required; Strong attention to detail and analytic skills required; Strong problem solving skills required; Strong and confident oral and written communication skills required; Ability to work collaboratively with others (and when appropriate influence colleagues in their decision making process) required;
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Working Conditions and Environment:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment with stringent monthly deadlines and quotas.