Facilities Maintenance Manager

About Gainey's

For over 45 years, Gainey's has been the trusted leader in custom precast concrete solutions across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. What began in 1981 as a small septic tank installation company has grown into a partner relied upon by contractors, engineers, and municipalities to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and resilient infrastructure. Our mission is simple: to provide unique, thoughtful solutions to civil engineering challenges through innovative design and manufacturing. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Quality, Passion, Reliability, and Innovation, we are committed to exceeding expectations for quality, value, and service on every project.

At Gainey's, we think like contractors, making projects easier with reliable products and services that save time and minimize risk. We bring visions to life by combining technical expertise with creative design consultation, ensuring long-lasting infrastructure built to withstand the Gulf Coast's toughest conditions. Led by President Greg Roache and powered by a dedicated team, Gainey's continues to thrive, evolve, and grow—always remaining the partner you can rely on.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Oversee and implement all capital improvement projects of the company.
• Conduct performance evaluations for all direct reports.
• Coach employees and make recommendations to the VP of Operations for discipline and termination of employees per company policy.
• Lead, manage, and hold employees accountable.
• Coordinate, supervise, and perform repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Maintain the work order system ensuring that work orders are prioritized, well documented, and followed through.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for all equipment and trucks, and batch plant to minimize downtime and damage to equipment.
• Maintain an active date record of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Inspect and maintain the buildings and grounds at Gainey's.
• Assure that the maintenance area is presentable, and everything is in good working order by focusing on housekeeping and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain supplies and tools ensuring that expenses are in line with the company budget.
• Consistently observe, practice, and enforce the safe use of equipment and wearing PPE.
• Conduct daily scheduling meetings with the maintenance supervisor to update work orders and assign work orders for the next shift.
• Inspect work of technicians.
• Plan, budget, and oversee capital and other special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience a MUST.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Vendor relations/contract obligations.
• Diesel mechanic skills.
• Electrical knowledge and troubleshooting.
• Basic welding and fabrication.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills—email, Excel.
• Manage major capital improvement projects.
• Customer service and team-oriented.
• Bilingual—helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand and walk.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include vision, distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.