Facilities & Transportation Manager

High Desert Pace Inc•Victorville, CA

About The Position

The Facilities & Transportation Manager provides integrated operational leadership across physical plant management, environmental safety, and participant transit operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources, the role oversees High Desert PACE Facilities Maintenance Technicians and Environmental Services (EVS) staff, and directly manages Mojave Valley Transportation, LLC (MVT) Van Drivers. The manager ensures the PACE Day Center, clinical spaces, administrative offices, building grounds, and transit fleet comply with CMS, California Department of Public Health (CDPH Title 22), Cal/OSHA, Department of Transportation (DOT), ADA, and local safety codes. Responsibilities include directing preventive maintenance programs, clinic sanitization workflows, driver scheduling, route dispatch logistics, vehicle maintenance, and emergency response to support a secure, hygienic, and dignified environment for frail senior participants at the center and in transit. The position oversees facilities maintenance, environmental services and infection prevention, transportation and fleet operations, contractor relationships, regulatory documentation, and emergency management. It also assists the Director of Human Resources with facilities, EVS, and transportation operating and capital budgets. The work involves extensive physical activity and exposure to unusual elements and potential hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of combined experience in commercial facilities maintenance, building operations, and/or fleet transportation logistics.
At least 2 years in a direct supervisory or leadership role managing cross-functional teams.
Valid California Driver License with a clean, insurable driving record; DMV printout required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
Solid technical understanding of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and BAS, alongside fleet-management best practices.
Thorough knowledge of passenger transit safety, ADA accessibility requirements, and wheelchair securement equipment.
Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and manage field-based drivers, technical technicians, and environmental services teams.
Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, with empathy and patience toward frail elderly participants and their families.
Technological proficiency with fleet-tracking software (telematics), electronic work-order systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to handle physical workloads and lift up to 50 lbs., and assist participants with mobility limitations.
Strong organizational judgment and crisis-management skills, with availability to respond to after-hours operational or facility emergencies.
Work involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements, including extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.
Extensive physical activity and strenuous work, including heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 50 pounds; some exposure to hazards or physical risks requiring basic safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Facilities Management, Logistics/Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience in a healthcare system, ambulatory care center, PACE program, or senior-care environment.
Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.
OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership, supervision, scheduling, performance evaluations, and coaching for Facilities Maintenance Technicians, EVS Workers, and MVT PACE Van Drivers.
Set daily operational priorities, maintenance work orders, sanitation rotations, and transportation dispatch routes.
Oversee staff onboarding, training, and in-service education, including driver road evaluations, passenger-transfer techniques, wheelchair lift operation, chemical safety, and emergency procedures.
Conduct quality-control audits of building cleanliness, physical plant functionality, driver trip logs, and fleet vehicle condition.
Lead MVT PACE Van Drivers to provide safe, courteous, and timely transportation for participants between homes, the PACE center, and outside medical appointments.
Monitor daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection reports and ensure vehicle components and safety equipment are operational.
Oversee route efficiency, GPS tracking, dispatching, and real-time adjustments for traffic, weather, or medical-priority changes.
Enforce passenger securement protocols, including the use of ADA wheelchair lifts, ramps, lap/shoulder belts, and specialized mobility lock-ins.
Direct preventive maintenance, servicing, licensing, registration, fueling, and detailing for MVT fleet assets, including wheelchair-accessible vans and fleet support vehicles.
Review driver mileage, fuel records, participant pick-up/drop-off manifests, and electronic trip logs.
Coordinate with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to promptly communicate participant condition changes, behavioral notes, and home-safety observations reported by drivers.
Direct preventive maintenance schedules for building infrastructure, including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, water storage and filtration, and emergency generator systems.
Oversee facilities technician repair and maintenance work, including lighting, hardware, basic plumbing, minor carpentry, and patching and painting.
Manage the Building Automation System (BAS), electronic door access controls, security alarms, and fire life-safety suppression systems.
Ensure commercial kitchen and day-center appliances are maintained and serviced.
Direct sanitization, terminal cleaning, and waste-handling operations in compliance with CDC, Title 22, and PACE infection-control standards.
Ensure ongoing high-touch disinfection of participant day rooms, clinical exam areas, physical therapy clinics, and restrooms.
Supervise biomedical, biohazardous, and regular waste disposal according to California medical waste management protocols.
Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventories, chemical safety controls, and sufficient housekeeping, sanitization, and facility supplies.
Manage external contractors and service agreements for facility systems and fleet operations.
Maintain documentation for local, county, state, and federal audits and inspections, including CDPH, CMS, Cal/OSHA, California CHP/DOT, and local Fire Marshal requirements.
Serve as the primary on-call coordinator for building and fleet emergencies after hours, on weekends, or during holidays.
Assist the Director of Human Resources in planning and managing operating and capital budgets for facilities, EVS, and transportation logistics.
Respond to after-hours operational or facility emergencies as needed.
Perform strenuous physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy objects, and assist participants with mobility limitations.