WA - Facilities Manager

Federal Signal Openings • Snohomish, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, workflow, scheduling, and work assignments of the Maintenance and Facilities department. This role involves managing employee performance, conducting evaluations, providing feedback, and supporting employee development. The position requires a basic understanding of equipment and facilities, the ability to maintain records, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong mechanical problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced environment. The role also includes managing construction activities, conducting training programs, purchasing materials, and collaborating with production and management for process improvement.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn the equipment and facilities to be maintained.
• Ability to maintain basic records and warranties.
• Ability to understand written directions in manuals and on manufacturer websites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to complete and maintain records.
• Strong mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to self-motivate while working in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Associates degree, or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ or more years of related work experience and training, or a combination of higher education and experience.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities.
• Must be able to access all parts of the company equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience managing the company’s type of facilities, equipment, and events preferred.
• Welding experience preferred but not required.
• Lean / Six Sigma methodology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and direct maintenance technicians.
• Inspect and perform maintenance on assigned equipment and facilities.
• Ensure assigned facilities and equipment are ready for regular business and special events.
• Maintain files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts.
• Conduct all governmental required testing of facility systems.
• Utilize and maintain Preventive Maintenance programs and provide feedback on the avoidance of malfunctions in equipment.
• Identify and repair malfunctions on production facility and equipment including electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning.
• Maintain the inventory, storage, and distribution of equipment.
• Prepare equipment and facility maintenance progress or status reports.
• Provide recommendations for purchases of new equipment.
• Manage construction activities.
• Conduct employee training programs.
• Purchase materials, equipment, or other resources.
• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and prioritization of maintenance activities.
• Complete administrative responsibilities accurately and on a timely basis.
• Participate in requisitioning maintenance parts and supplies, providing recommendations for appropriate materials.
• Work closely with production and management to identify and improve equipment and production processes/flow through process improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Oversee the daily operations, workflow, scheduling, and work assignments of the Maintenance and Facilities department.
• Manage employee performance, including conducting timely and constructive performance evaluations, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting employee development.

Benefits

• Medical: Choice of four benefit levels offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Vision: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield and EyeMed/Insight Network
• Basic Life Insurance Policy of $20,000, paid for by company
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: Offered through Vanguard. Automatically enrolled at 2% of Annual Salary, can be updated at any time. Company match up to 4%
• PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree