Facilities Maintenance Manager in Training, SSC / Multiple Locations - Traveling Manager

Compass Group USA Inc•Coffeyville, KS

50d

About The Position

Are you ready to launch your career in facilities leadership? Our Maintenance Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a 12-month, hands-on experience designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build technical expertise while growing into leadership roles. As a Maintenance MIT, you'll gain full exposure to building systems, preventive maintenance, safety programs, and project management-while developing the leadership skills needed to become an Assistant Director in facilities management. Through a blend of field immersion, stretch assignments, and mentorship, you'll learn how to oversee teams, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality service in a people-first organization. Who We're Looking For Our Maintenance MITs are curious problem-solvers with strong communication skills who are excited to grow into leadership. We look for: Adaptability: Thrives in diverse accounts and evolving building needs. Communication: Builds trust with technicians, leadership, and clients. Analytical Thinking: Applies logic to scheduling, budgeting, and troubleshooting. Leadership Potential: Demonstrates readiness to guide teams confidently. Mobility: Embraces travel, relocation, and career growth opportunities. Why Join Us? The Maintenance MIT Program is more than training-it's the launchpad for your career in facilities leadership. Over 12 months, you'll develop technical expertise, financial acumen, and the leadership skills to manage teams and client relationships. If you're eager to learn, lead, and make an impact, this program is your opportunity to grow with a company that truly puts people first. What You'll Learn & Do Operations & Procedures Hands-on training in building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance. Learn preventive maintenance programs, safety inspections, and compliance requirements. Gain exposure to sustainability practices and energy efficiency initiatives. Leadership Development Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors on active projects. Develop skills in training, coaching, and safety leadership. Learn how to balance multiple projects while keeping people at the center of decision-making. Business Acumen Build skills in cost estimating, vendor and contractor management, and project planning. Understand budgeting, labor management, and reporting to support account operations. Professional Skills Adapt to diverse building types, climates, and regional requirements. Strengthen communication and customer service through direct client interaction. Develop project management expertise while balancing technical and people needs. Timeline of Development Months 1-4: Field immersion; learn building systems, safety standards, and preventive maintenance practices. Months 5-8: Lead small maintenance teams; practice scheduling, work order management, and reporting. Months 9-12: Step into acting supervisor responsibilities with client exposure, cost estimating, and project leadership. Stretch Assignments You'll gain real-world experience by: Managing a maintenance team for a full week, including scheduling and safety oversight. Leading a small maintenance project (e.g., equipment repair, seasonal inspection program, energy efficiency initiative). Creating a cost estimate for a repair or upgrade project. Presenting a building improvement proposal to a client. How We Measure Readiness Successfully leads a team with no safety incidents. Demonstrates accurate work order and schedule tracking. Submits a budget draft for labor and supplies. Earns positive client feedback on improvement proposals. Validates technical skills across key building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Program Completion & Promotion At program completion, MITs must demonstrate mastery of 80-90% of operational and leadership competencies, complete all stretch assignments, and receive positive client/mentor evaluations. Successful graduates are then eligible for promotion into Assistant Director roles within the maintenance service line.

Requirements

Adaptability: Thrives in diverse accounts and evolving building needs.
Communication: Builds trust with technicians, leadership, and clients.
Analytical Thinking: Applies logic to scheduling, budgeting, and troubleshooting.
Leadership Potential: Demonstrates readiness to guide teams confidently.
Mobility: Embraces travel, relocation, and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance technicians and contractors on active projects.
Develop skills in training, coaching, and safety leadership.
Learn how to balance multiple projects while keeping people at the center of decision-making.
Build skills in cost estimating, vendor and contractor management, and project planning.
Understand budgeting, labor management, and reporting to support account operations.
Adapt to diverse building types, climates, and regional requirements.
Strengthen communication and customer service through direct client interaction.
Develop project management expertise while balancing technical and people needs.
Managing a maintenance team for a full week, including scheduling and safety oversight.
Leading a small maintenance project (e.g., equipment repair, seasonal inspection program, energy efficiency initiative).
Creating a cost estimate for a repair or upgrade project.
Presenting a building improvement proposal to a client.