Facility Manager

The Keith Corporation•Decatur, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facility Manager works under the direction of the Division Manager and assists with oversight of facility performance, operations, and supervision of technical maintenance staff, including electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and general maintenance technicians. The role maintains professionalism when addressing internal and external issues and responds to and resolves client requests and concerns. The position is located in a correctional facility and is full-time, exempt, with normal hours Monday through Friday and a minimum of 40 hours per week. On-call work, holidays, and weekends may be required. Minimal travel is required. The role assists with administrative matters, including budget preparation, monthly reporting, invoice payment, scheduling, and personnel matters. It plans and maintains workload-analysis strategy; leads team meetings; schedules, assigns, and supervises maintenance personnel; ensures compliance with contract policies and procedures; inspects completed work; oversees contractors; estimates repair and improvement costs; and supervises or participates in facility and equipment maintenance and repairs. The Facility Manager also coordinates on-call emergencies as necessary, orders parts and supplies, trains employees on safety and operational requirements, works with facility administrative staff to address concerns, and monitors material and equipment inventories. The position also seeks improved methods and procedures, supports the Division Manager as needed, ensures timely and professional completion of work orders and preventive maintenance, follows up with clients regarding issues that may affect operations, and schedules and coordinates facility inspections. The work is performed in a professional office environment and onsite, inside a detention facility, as well as potentially outdoors in adverse weather, industrial settings, and construction sites. The employee must be able to work safely in hazardous conditions.

Requirements

Associate degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience.
Seven to ten years of experience in property and/or facilities maintenance.
Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance processes.
Prior people-management experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism in a sensitive and complex environment.
Adaptability.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and produce results.
Ability to supervise teams and achieve results.
Proficiency with the work-order process.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to perform job-related physical tasks, including kneeling, bending, squatting, standing, walking, climbing ladders, using stairs, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in hazardous conditions while maintaining safety standards and to work outdoors in adverse weather, industrial settings, and construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
State-issued license in electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or another relevant trade.
Managerial experience.
One to two years of small project management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Division Manager with budget preparation, monthly reports, invoice payment, scheduling, and personnel matters.
Plan and maintain the strategy for workload analysis.
Lead team meetings, set agendas, and follow up on action items.
Schedule, assign, and supervise maintenance personnel.
Ensure policies and procedures are followed according to the contract.
Assist and advise employees in resolving problems and non-routine situations.
Inspect work upon completion of assigned tasks.
Supervise outside contractors and ensure work meets established project specifications.
Estimate costs for facility repairs and improvements.
Supervise or participate in facility and equipment maintenance and repairs.
Respond to and coordinate on-call emergencies when necessary.
Order parts and supplies for equipment and systems as needed.
Train employees in safety and other required operational matters.
Work with facility administrative staff to address concerns.
Monitor and control material and equipment inventories.
Seek improved methods, policies, and procedures to enhance facility effectiveness.
Assist the Division Manager with other necessary tasks.
Ensure work orders and preventive maintenance tasks are completed timely and professionally.
Follow up with clients about activities or issues that may affect facility operations.
Schedule and coordinate facility inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned and necessary.