Facilities & Equipment Manager

Bridgeways • Everett, WA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Equipment Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and coordination of facilities, equipment, and janitorial programs within a regulated aerospace manufacturing and social services environment. The role owns systems, standards, and long-term planning to ensure compliance with OSHA, Washington State L&I, FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, ISO-aligned quality systems, and ITAR/CMMC requirements. It focuses on program design, prioritization, asset lifecycle management, and cross-department coordination, working closely with teams executing daily tasks to ensure programs are proactive, well-documented, and scalable as the organization grows.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 4–7 years of progressive experience in safety, facilities, equipment, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Washington State L&I, and workplace safety regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs, processes, and documentation.
• Experience managing facilities, equipment, vehicles, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and build trust across all levels of the organization.
• High comfort with technology, dashboards, and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to lead, teach, and coach.
• Ability to provide oversight, delegate, and represent Bridgeways in the community.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety regulations, technical manuals, policies, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and management.
• Ability to effectively present information to management, regulatory inspectors, and public groups.
• Ability to write clear reports, policies, procedures, and professional correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions related to safety, facilities, and compliance matters.
• Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, regulatory requirements, and operational policies.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in investigations, planning, and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
• Safety Certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH) are desirable but not required.
• Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall management of organizational facilities, buildings, grounds, production spaces, and physical infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for facilities, production equipment, tools, and agency vehicles.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning, including inventory tracking, maintenance schedules, repair vs. replacement decisions, and capital planning.
• Coordinate facility improvements, space planning, equipment moves, and infrastructure projects.
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities-related expenditures.
• Partner with Finance and leadership on annual facilities, equipment, and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure facilities, equipment, and safety programs meet applicable FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, and ISO-aligned standards.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Safety, and IT to support ITAR and CMMC compliance as it relates to physical security, facilities, equipment access, and operational controls.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, and facilities documentation supports audit readiness and contractual requirements.
• Align safety and facilities programs with regulated manufacturing best practices and customer expectations.
• Establish safety standards for equipment operation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices.
• Ensure documentation and compliance for equipment inspections, maintenance logs, and safety procedures.
• Partner with supervisors and operations staff to prioritize maintenance and safety actions.
• Serve as a resource for troubleshooting complex or high-risk facility or equipment issues.
• Identify, evaluate, and source appropriate test and production equipment to support operational and program needs.
• Assess equipment functionality, compatibility, and required accessories or supporting tools.
• Lead or support equipment setup, validation, and initial use.
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for equipment operation and staff training.
• Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to ensure proper utilization and training adoption.
• Provide functional leadership and coordination for facilities, maintenance, and safety staff.
• Set priorities, define scope, and allocate work across facilities and safety teams.
• Support and guide supervisors by clarifying expectations, timelines, and standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, IT, Production, and leadership to align physical operations with organizational needs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external stakeholders related to facilities.
• Provides functional oversight of facilities, maintenance, and janitorial staff.
• Responsible for prioritization, coordination, and performance expectations.
• Direct supervision may include facilities and janitorial roles, depending on structure.
• Focuses on planning, systems, and accountability, and day-to-day task execution.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off -- New Employees accrue up to 31 paid days off, including 15 flexible use PTO days, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days, as well as the final week of the year.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with medical premiums starting as low as $30 biweekly (must work 30+ hrs/week).
• Optional Life Critical Illness, Illness, and Pet Insurances available.
• 401k with immediate vesting and employer contributions of 3% gross salary following 1 year of service.
• Mental health coverage through Teledoc Mental Health that includes both therapists and psychiatrists.
• Roadside Assistance for all employees.
• Long Term Disability Insurance (must work 30+ hrs/week).
• Teledoc Health Coverage (if working <30 hrs/week).
• Vision, prescriptions, and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees