Facility Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Facility Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in maintaining and enhancing one of the nation's leading cultural institutions. This position ensures that buildings, grounds infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and life-safety systems remain dependable, compliant, and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance Operations
• Oversee daily facility maintenance activities, work orders, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Cookstaff, materials, inventory, and resources to support operational needs.
• Manage and optimize maintenance workflows through asset and work order management systems.
• Lead and Develop the Team
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and supervise facility maintenance staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations, establish goals, and support employee development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Manage Building Systems & Infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Ensure critical building systems remain reliable, efficient, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Support energy efficiency, sustainability, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
• Manage Projects, Vendors & Resources
• Coordinate contractors, service vendors, and specialized maintenance providers.
• Manage departmental budgets, procurement activities, and maintenance expenditures.
• Support capital projects, facility upgrades, and operational improvement efforts.
• Ensure Safety, Compliance & Organizational Readiness
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, operational standards, and maintenance procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
• Serve as a facilities representative in meetings, projects, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5–7 years of facility maintenance, building operations, or related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and facility systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building maintenance practices.
• Experience managing vendors, contractors, and maintenance service providers.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management software.
• Ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience managing building systems and contractors within a complex organization.
• OSHA Safety, Lean Six Sigma, and HVACR Certifications.
• Lift Certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days.
• Experience with MaintainX or similar computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).