Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Actively engage in the hands-on management of facility operations, prioritizing maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting to uphold operational efficiency.
- Enforce rigorous facility management policies, procedures, and standards, emphasizing proactive maintenance approaches.
- Provide oversight and guidance to Technicians, fostering a culture of technical proficiency and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Conduct regular hands-on inspections to assess facility conditions; promptly address maintenance issues, and minimize downtime
- Direct procurement efforts for maintenance supplies, equipment, and services, focusing on cost-effective solutions and vendor relationships.
- Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations, integrating best practices into all maintenance activities.
- Develop and oversee budgets for maintenance operations, leveraging technical expertise to optimize resource allocation and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate closely with other units [within the department] to address facility-related needs, offering technical expertise and support as required.
- Lead emergency response efforts, swiftly resolving facility-related issues to maintain operational continuity.
- Maintain meticulous records of maintenance activities, including troubleshooting steps, cost-saving measures, inventory of assets, and vendor interactions, to inform decision-making and audits.
- Oversee facility maintenance scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting systems, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
- Supervise and coordinate security management protocols, including access control, monitoring, and response to incidents.
- Implement and manage facility shutdown and restart processes, ensuring operational integrity, safety compliance, and minimal disruption.
- Ensure the company derives full value from every maintenance repair expenditure by diligently overseeing repair works, verifying quality of output, and ensuring compliance with approved standards.
Must-Have Qualifications/Experience
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED
- Proven experience in facilities management, with hands-on involvement in maintenance and repair operations
- Strong technical knowledge in building systems, mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance practices
- Experience leading maintenance teams or technicians, providing guidance and oversight
- Demonstrated ability to enforce and maintain facility management policies, procedures, and safety standards
- Proficiency in budgeting and procurement for maintenance operations
- Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts
- Strong skills in emergency response related to facility issues
- Competency in using maintenance scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting systems
- Experience overseeing security protocols and access control measures
- Strong organizational and documentation skills for audits and compliance
Preferred Background
- Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA, FMP, CFM
- Prior experience managing shutdown and restart processes in a facility setting
- Familiarity with cost-saving initiatives and strategies in maintenance operations
- Background in managing large or multi-site facilities
- Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Knowledge of sustainability practices in facilities management