Facilities Manager (Maintenance & Housekeeping)
Cantata Adult Life Services · Brookfield, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight of daily maintenance operations, repairs, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ensuring the safety, functionality, and appearance of all buildings, grounds, and equipment.
- Management of maintenance staff, vendors, and contractors.
- Ensuring compliance with life safety, OSHA, IDPH, and other regulatory requirements.
- Overseeing capital improvement projects and department budgets.
- Responding to emergency maintenance issues and participating in on-call responsibilities as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; associate's or bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or commercial facilities.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and general maintenance.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs, vendor management, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
- Knowledge of OSHA, fire and life safety regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Experience with IDPH, CMS, or long-term care regulations is preferred.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop a maintenance team while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or similar software.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations outside of regular business hours and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands associated with facility maintenance, including walking, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.