Facilities Manager

Sodexo•Buffalo, NY

6d•$74,290 - $96,140•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance, safety, and day-to-day operational efficiency of our small private college, ensuring a safe, functional, and well-maintained campus environment for students and faculty. In this role, you will lead a team responsible for maintaining building systems, equipment, and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and compliance with all safety standards. In this hands-on facilities role, you’ll be the go-to expert ensuring building operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. From coordinating maintenance and janitorial services to managing space planning and security protocols, you’ll play a key role in creating a functional, welcoming environment for all occupants. Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.

Requirements

Proven experience in facilities management or coordination.
Strong grasp of day-to-day building operations.
Working knowledge of maintenance, janitorial, security, and mailroom services.
Skillset to manage vendors and service contracts.
Experience in space planning and optimizing physical layouts to improve functionality and workplace flow.
Proactive approach to safety, emergency preparedness, and compliance with building and environmental standards.
Organizational and communication skills.
Skillset to collaborate effectively across teams and respond quickly to operational needs.
Bachelor’s degree, High School/GED or equivalent experience.
0-3 years of Management Experience.
0-3 years of Related Experience.

Nice To Haves

Make a visible impact by ensuring seamless day-to-day facility operations and a safe, efficient workplace.
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver high-quality building services and timely maintenance solutions.
Take ownership of space planning and layout optimization that enhances productivity and user experience.
Play a critical role in supporting safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and compliance standards.
Gain hands-on experience managing key building systems, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
Join a supportive and mission-driven team that values initiative, accountability, and operational excellence.
Grow your career in facilities management with access to professional development and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for maintaining building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
Ensure optimal performance and compliance with all safety standards.
Coordinate maintenance and janitorial services.
Manage space planning and security protocols.
Manage people, set direction, and deploy resources.
Conduct performance evaluations and pay reviews.
Make hire/fire decisions.
Manage key building systems, service contracts, and vendor relationships.
Support safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and compliance standards.