MANAGER, FACILITY MAINTENANCE

The GEO Group•Pine Prairie, LA

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About The Position

The Manager, Facility Maintenance oversees cost-efficient maintenance across facilities and manages a team and vendors responsible for remodeling, additions, maintenance services, and repairs. Areas of responsibility include plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, janitorial services, grounds, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, security, and electrical systems. The role also manages maintenance resources, budgets, schedules, records, safety, and building energy use, and may perform maintenance work temporarily or in emergencies. The manager supervises inmates or detainees receiving maintenance training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Five years of experience in construction, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, mechanical work, carpentry, or related work.
Journeyman's certification in one or more trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
Demonstrated supervisory experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and communicate effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate estimates and amounts.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to use computers and software products typically used by the business unit; experience using BAS computer software.
Proven leadership skills, flexibility, ability to understand intricate documents quickly, effective written and verbal communication, basic math skills, and computer proficiency.
Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds or more occasionally; push or pull up to 40 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds or more occasionally; bend or stoop; reach above shoulder level; drive automatic equipment vehicles; walk, stand, and sit; and occasionally work with machinery, climb, or work in extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Certification as a building maintenance supervisor or Facility Manager from the Building Operating Management Association (BOMA), or Executive Operating Engineer certification through the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA).

Responsibilities

Coordinate with corporate and supervisors on construction or remodeling projects; plan permits and inspect work against blueprints, specifications, and standards.
Manage maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, budgets, time, production records, and working conditions to maximize efficiency.
Manage production schedules and work procedures to ensure projects meet deadlines.
Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS) and review, record, analyze, and optimize energy usage and costs.
Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
Coach workers in achieving work goals.
Perform maintenance work temporarily or in an emergency.
Supervise inmates or detainees receiving maintenance training.
Oversee vendors and a team responsible for facility remodeling, additions, maintenance, and repairs across relevant trades and services.