Supervisor Facilities

About the role

The Facilities Supervisor oversees facility systems and infrastructure, supervising maintenance personnel, coordinating contractor activities, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and supporting facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support facilities technicians and maintenance personnel.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor daily work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and coverage to support facility operations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building systems.
• Maintain facility assets to maximize reliability and lifespan.
• Monitor facility conditions and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors performing work on-site.
• Verify contractor compliance with site safety and operational requirements.
• Review completed work for quality and adherence to specifications.
• Aid in obtaining quotes and managing service agreements.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout the department.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company standards.
• Support incident investigations and corrective actions as needed.
• Manage daily work order activities through the CMMS system.
• Ensure timely completion and documentation of maintenance activities.
• Track key maintenance metrics and report performance trends.
• Support development and optimization of preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist with facility improvement and capital projects.
• Collaborate with operations and contractors on project activities.
• Support implementation and management of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Participate in energy efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ years of facilities, maintenance, or industrial operations experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Experience managing contractors and service vendors.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS software.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business, or related field (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, pharmaceutical, or industrial environments (preferred).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) (preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training (preferred).
• Trade certifications in HVAC, electrical, or maintenance disciplines (preferred).

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Planning and organization.
• Safety leadership.
• Vendor management.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Budget awareness and cost control.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk, climb ladders, and access mechanical spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside of normal business hours when required.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally, and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.