Facilities Maintenance Manager 1

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

7d•$86,300 - $129,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager to join our team of diverse, qualified individuals in Melbourne, FL. In this role you will oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations for the Melbourne, FL site, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effective facility performance. This role supervises a team of in-house technicians, prioritizes and schedules preventive and corrective maintenance, manages vendors, and ensures compliance with applicable safety and building standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong planning, communication, and problem-solving skills who can balance urgent needs with long-term asset care. This position is located in Melbourne, FL.

Requirements

Must either have a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience in managing and/or executing facilities-oriented maintenance, or master’s 3 years of experience managing and/or executing facilities-oriented maintenance or a PhD with 1 year of experience managing and/or executing facilities-oriented maintenance. In lieu of a degree, 4 years of additional years of experience will be considered
Experience with CMMS/work-order systems and basic maintenance planning/scheduling
Experience with safety practices and regulations relevant to facility operations.
Strong Microsoft 365 Office Suite skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project
Valid driver’s license and ability to support on-call/after-hours needs as required
Must be able to transfer or obtain and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Top-Secret Clearance and any program accesses required for the position within a reasonable period, as determined by the enterprise

Nice To Haves

4 years facilities maintenance experience with building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general repairs)
1 year of supervisory or lead experience directing maintenance technicians or contractors
Certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, OSHA 30, HVAC/Electrical license, or equivalent
Experience managing vendors, service agreements, and small projects or capital improvements
Familiarity with energy management, building automation systems (BAS), and reliability, best practices
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, heavy commercial and/or multi-building campus environment
Experience working in a mission critical facility environment
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, construction drawings and equipment documentation

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a maintenance team, including daily direction, work assignments, coaching, and performance feedback
Plan, prioritize, and schedule preventive and corrective maintenance using a CMMS/work-order system (Maximo)
Maintain building systems (e.g. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, elevators, structural, grounds, janitorial) to required uptime and reliability targets
Maintain production equipment (e.g. mills, lathes, presses, brakes, routers, water jets, 3D printers, CNC machines, etc.)
Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor work; manage service contracts and obtain competitive bids
Monitor and enforce safety programs and procedures; drive a safety-first culture
Respond to and manage facility emergencies and after-hours incidents, and coordinate root cause analysis and corrective actions
Track and report maintenance KPIs (e.g., PM completion, response time, backlog, asset uptime)
Assist with budgeting, cost control, parts inventory, and procurement for maintenance activities
Support facility projects (retrofits, small capital improvements, space moves) and ensure minimal operational disruption
Maintain documentation, permits, and compliance with applicable codes and standards (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, local AHJ)
Collaborate with Maintenance, Projects, Space Planning, and Business Management support teams, to collect, validate, and prioritize future Facilities and User projects for Capital/NRAB and Indirect AOP/LRSP inputs and reviews
Collaborate with site leadership and stakeholders to align maintenance priorities with business needs
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce lifecycle costs
All other duties as assigned