Facilities Manager

We have an opportunity for a hands-on Facilities Manager to manage all facility related aspects of both facilities, to assist the Maintenance Manager, and drive safety management.  

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for maintenance and repairs to the facility.   Manages contractors to perform all major facility maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for obtaining competitive quotes for facilities work and driving cost reduction initiatives.
• Coordinates contractors in performing building site work. This includes, but is not limited to, glass cleaning, landscaping, snow removal, security system checks, and purchase of building site consumables.
• Responsible for writing out work orders when needed to delegate tasks to maintenance and the Facility Team.
• Assists the EHS manager with safety management.   Implements solutions to safety problems in the building, under the direction of the Safety and Environmental Manager and Maintenance Manager.
• Troubleshoot and oversee solutions to problems relating to the facility and any of its components.
• Must exercise excellent safety management principals, using all personal protective equipment during tasks to avoid injury or accident.  Includes lock out tag out, PPE, confined space entry, etc.
• Must manage by providing direction to other facilities staff.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills, Education and Experience: 

• Must have minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Must have an Associates degree in a technical field.
• Must have minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial manufacturing or laboratory environment with experience in the areas of facility maintenance, machine maintenance and repair, equipment installation, and/or general building repairs.
• Should have a basic understanding and/or familiarization with various departmental products, required materials, supplies, and tools.
• Should be familiar with all building trades to necessitate repairs or improvements to the facility including electricity, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and good communication skills, a plus.
• Valid driver’s license.  Certified forklift driver.  Training can be provided. 
• Must be able to drive tractors, skid steers and operate snow removal equipment.  Training can be provided.

Physical Requirements: 

• Position could involve standing on feet for 8 hours a day; working in extreme temperatures (i.e. 90 degrees); and, at times, lifting 50 to 70 pounds.
• Position requires a high level of energy and regular consistent attendance.
• Position could involve working indoors and outdoors with exposure to mechanical and/or moving parts, dust, dirt, odors, irritants, and high noise levels.
• Position could involve kneeling, lifting, crouching, bending, pulling, pushing, and twisting the upper body.
• Must be willing to do a wide range of tasks.
• Must have a good mechanical aptitude.
• Must have a positive, flexible, “can-do” attitude.
• Must be dedicated to service of internal customers.