Purpose:

The fundamental role of a Facilities Manager is to manage the maintenance-related needs of the buildings/grounds as well as maintain the physical appearance, curb appeal, and upkeep of the building.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and/or perform routine inspections of facilities and exterior property to ensure safety, cleanliness, and identify necessary repairs/updates.
• Ensure facilities are ready for regular business and special events and/or meetings.
• Negotiate external facility related contracts and collaborate with all external vendors/contractors.
• Manage renovations, additions, or new building constructions.
• Identify repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors.
• Manage vendors or contractors and support the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.
• Manage incoming work orders and ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage, perform, and/or manage scheduling with external vendor of general and detailed maintenance, including patching, painting, hardware repairs, and other repair/replacement work as required.
• Manage, perform, and/or manage scheduling with external vendor of preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on building systems, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and control systems and related components.
• Manage and/or perform grounds maintenance tasks, including shoveling walkways, and trash removal.
• Manage external custodial services.
• Test system competency and component devices and evaluate performance.
• Manage inventory level of replacement and repair parts.
• Manage on-site tool inventory and ensure tools are in proper working condition.
• Maintain files of inspections, service agreements, and contracts.
• Ensure the facility complies with relevant laws, regulations, safety standards, and internal procedures.
• Collaborate with other appropriate management staff and vendors or contractors to prepare and implement budget.
• Provide business after-hours or on-call support remotely or on-site as needed for environmental monitoring alarms and/or emergency events.
• Report to work in-person and start job duties on time for established shift or for mandatory overtime on weekdays or during the weekend as scheduled.
• Complete required hours on assigned work shifts to complete assigned responsibilities and duties properly.
• Attend all scheduled meetings and appointments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of commercial building maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall repair, painting, and appliance repair.
• Familiar with some computer skills including email, electronic time keeping, and mobile software applications.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to read and understand operating instructions and manuals for tools, equipment, and chemicals.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use powered and hand tools used in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
• Ability to secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.

Education & Experience:

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• 5 years of previous experience in facility maintenance work required.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• HVAC License/Certification highly preferred.
• Electrical Technician Certification preferred.
• At least 3 years (minimum) managerial experience .
• Valid Class “C” Texas driver's license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions.
• A significant amount of bending, stooping, squatting, standing, kneeling, crawling, climbing ladders (often while lifting or carrying items), reaching below and above shoulders, grasping, gripping, turning, or lifting is required daily.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms or warnings.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing job duties.
• Ability to meet work demands include regular attendance, working well with others, verbal contact with others, noise, and occasional travel by conventional means.