Facilities Manager

Position: Facilities Manager
Location: Saint Joseph MO
Duration :6+ months
Pay Rate:  $36/hr on W2

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to join one of our Fortune 500 Real Estate clients. 

Job Responsibilities

1. Operations and System Oversight:
   • Inspect and Monitor: Start the day by inspecting the plant and monitoring the key systems such as fire protection, HVAC chillers, air compressors, forklifts, and landscaping. Ensure everything is functioning optimally.
   • Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address any potential issues, applying outside-the-box thinking for troubleshooting to keep the plant operating smoothly.
2. Team Management and Coordination:
   • Manage Janitorial, Maintenance, and Landscaping Teams: Lead the various teams responsible for the plant’s upkeep, ensuring that daily tasks are completed efficiently and according to safety standards.
   • Collaborate and Communicate: Meet with internal teams and external contractors/vendors to coordinate ongoing projects, maintenance schedules, and any emergency repairs.
3. Hands-On Involvement:
   • Technical Troubleshooting: Leverage your technical knowledge of fire systems, HVAC, and air compressors to diagnose and solve any complex maintenance issues. Step in to help with manual work if required, assisting technicians to ensure everything runs smoothly.
4. Administration and Reporting:
   • Spreadsheets and Reports: Use Excel and other MS Office tools to create and update spreadsheets tracking maintenance activities, expenses, and inventory. Prepare reports to provide insights into operational performance and budget adherence.
   • Budget Management: Work on budgeting and cost control by monitoring expenses, identifying areas for cost-saving measures, and ensuring that the facility’s operations remain within the financial constraints.
5. Safety and Compliance:
   • Job Hazard Analysis: Maintain a keen understanding of job hazards and enforce safety protocols. Conduct safety assessments, update hazard logs, and ensure the plant complies with regulations to minimize risks to staff and equipment.

• 5+ Years of Facilities Management Experience: Hands-on experience overseeing large facilities, especially in managing fire systems, HVAC chillers, and air compressors.
• Soft Skills and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage teams, communicate with different departments, and ensure smooth collaboration.
• Technical Aptitude: Background in key systems and an ability to assist with hands-on repairs when needed.
• Budgeting Knowledge: Competence in financial oversight and managing operational budgets.
• Job Hazard Awareness: Thorough understanding of workplace safety and hazard management.

• Technician Background: Ideally, the candidate has risen through the ranks from a technician role, allowing them to combine hands-on technical skills with management capabilities.

We are looking for the candidate who are eligible to work with any employers without sponsorship. 
 
If you’re interested, please click “Apply” button. 
 
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