Facilities Manager

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives in hands-on environments to oversee the daily
operation, maintenance, and safety of our facilities. This role requires practical knowledge of systems, equipment,
and a proactive approach to ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. This role will report directly to the
Director of Operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise or directly perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of building systems such as
  HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting.
• Manage or work alongside a team of maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring they are well-trained and
  equipped to handle repairs and upkeep.
• Working as a Manager of Facilities, you are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling functions
  and activities of plant operations and building renovations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Respond to urgent facilities-related issues, such as power outages, leaks, or system failures, with hands-on
  troubleshooting and quick resolution.
• Researches and estimates costs of facilities projects including costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
• Performs or facilitates inspections of all parts of the organization’s grounds and facilities to identify areas
  that need repairs or upgrades and take immediate action.
• Approves renovations, maintenance, and installations when necessary.
• Oversees construction and design projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations,
  architectural standards, and contractual requirements.
• Maintains a recordkeeping system documenting facility use, maintenance schedules, and any other
  information required by internal policy or by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensure all safety protocols are in place and the building complies with local regulations (fire safety,
  emergency exists, OSHA standards).
• Maintains an ongoing dialogue and working relationship with staff from other departments to ensure facilities
  needs and problems are quickly communicated, identified, and resolved.
• Maintains design and construction records.
• Maintains and issues keys or other access to various buildings and mechanical rooms.
• Collaborates with other staff and stakeholders to review and update the organization’s physical master plan.
• Assists with preparation of the yearly facilities management budget and special budgets for future building
  and remodeling projects, focusing on cost-effective solutions and preventative maintenance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues on-site, without solely replying on external
  contractors.
• Ability to perform hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks in a variety of building systems.
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical, HVAC, high voltage systems, and other building systems..
• Thorough understanding of facilities planning principles, preventative maintenance strategies, best
  practices, and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Project management (for larger renovation or upgrade projects), and vendor negotiation and management.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with vendors and contractors..
• Ability to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks and projects to ensure each is completed correctly and in a
  timely manner.
• Basic understanding of building design, construction, and maintenance as needed to maintain or ensure
  maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other parts of the organization’s facilities.

Education and Experience:

• Five years of related experience required.
• Previous experience managing a team of facilities staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Forklift Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to physically access all interior and exterior parts of the facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to traverse all facilities in all types of weather.