Facilities Maintenance Manager

Laboratory Testing LLC•Hatfield Township, PA

1d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Manager oversees daily facilities operations, including buildings, grounds, utilities, internal service requests, contractors, and facilities projects. The role develops and manages the equipment-maintenance program through work planning, preventive maintenance, trained technicians, and specialist vendors. The manager leads assigned personnel, manages approved budgets, and recommends capital replacements to ensure dependable facilities service and equipment support. The manager participates in Safety Committee meetings and works with the Safety Coordinator to execute the company’s safety strategy and respond to hazards, incidents, and corrective actions. The position is based at the company’s Hatfield, Pennsylvania facility and works first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional after-hours or emergency response availability is required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant industrial or facilities/maintenance experience, including responsibility for facilities operations, contractors, and work planning.
Working knowledge of building systems, utilities, and facility infrastructure, including the ability to identify when qualified specialists are required.
Experience developing or managing preventive-maintenance programs and practical understanding of industrial equipment sufficient to assess needs, direct technicians, and evaluate vendor recommendations.
Ability to lead employees, delegate work, manage internal service requests, and communicate priorities and risks across departments.
Ability to manage approved budgets, report variances, plan facilities projects, and develop capital-replacement recommendations.
Proficiency with office tools and computerized maintenance management systems.
Relevant safety training or experience and commitment to required safety, leadership, and Project Management development.
Ability to respond to after-hours or emergency issues on an occasional, as-needed basis.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on hydraulic and mechanical repair experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the condition and service of buildings, grounds, utilities, HVAC, plumbing, fire/life-safety systems, security, vehicles, and related infrastructure; coordinate inspections, specialist service, and corrective work.
Manage internal facilities requests from intake through resolution, setting priorities and assignments, communicating status, and coordinating work with department managers to limit operational disruption.
Own after-hours facilities response and maintenance escalation, with backup coverage and escalation of major safety, production, or spending concerns.
Manage contractors within approved authority, including obtaining scopes and quotes, verifying insurance and required documentation, arranging access, setting safety expectations, and confirming completion.
Lead facilities projects as Project Manager, controlling scope, approved budget, schedule, and closeout; coordinate layouts, equipment moves, installation readiness, permits, inspections, and commissioning support.
Manage approved operating and project budgets, track spending, forecast needs, report variances, and flag expected overruns before committing expenditures.
Participate in Safety Committee meetings and work with the Safety Coordinator to execute safety priorities and responses; coordinate hazard assessments, training, inspections, audit support, records, and corrective-action follow-through.
Ensure safe employee and contractor work, including work-area controls, equipment isolation, PPE, and safe return to service; stop or escalate unsafe conditions and ensure work aligns with training and authorization.
Develop and manage a risk-based maintenance program covering asset ownership, criticality, preventive maintenance, repair/rebuild planning, and overdue-work recovery; coordinate equipment access and establish task standards.
Direct equipment troubleshooting and repairs through technicians and qualified vendors; ensure work is completed and documented and coordinate technical acceptance with Technical and Quality when equipment capability is affected.
Establish critical-spares requirements, stocking levels, lead times, and replenishment responsibilities; maintain current equipment histories, maintenance records, and vendor documentation.
Maintain capital-replacement recommendations based on condition, failure history, operational risk, cost, and lead times; assess facilities and maintenance needs for growth and submit recommendations for approval.
Partner with HR on hiring and onboarding; coach staff, delegate work, review performance, develop backup coverage, and ensure technical training and qualification.
Report facilities service, work-order completion, backlog, preventive-maintenance performance, equipment disruption, and contractor spending; use results to improve reliability and cost control.
Directly supervise assigned facilities and maintenance personnel, including daily work assignment, coaching, development, and performance accountability; coordinate hiring, compensation, and disciplinary actions with HR and company management.
Independently assign department work and coordinate approved contractors within company authorization limits; escalate major capital decisions, material operational risks, and changes to department or safety-program direction to the Operations Manager.