Facilities Group Leader

Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Full Time – Kamatics Corporation, Bloomfield, CT, US

2 days ago – Requisition

Salary Range: $30.00 To $35.00 Hourly

Kamatics is seeking a Facilities Group Leader to oversee all campus facilities and ensure continuous operation. This role is responsible for ensuring facility staff, contractors, and vendors perform essential duties while meeting internal, external, safety, and quality requirements. The Facilities Group Leader establishes expectations and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance, leads by example, and fosters a work environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.

This position works under the direction of the Facilities Manager with minimal supervision.

About Kamatics: Kamatics is a global leader in high-performance bearings and engineered tribological solutions for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. Our team develops self-lubricating bearings and precision components that deliver durability, reliability, and performance in the harshest environments. We take pride in engineering excellence, collaborative problem solving, and a culture built on innovation and customer trust.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and oversees the daily activities of facility support personnel, including contracted janitorial staff and the Night Shift Leader, to ensure campus operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for contracted service providers, including janitorial, groundskeeping, snow removal, and facility maintenance vendors, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintains a hands‑on presence throughout the campus and assists with facility upkeep, cleaning activities, equipment moves, snow removal, and general facility support as needed.
• Manages all janitorial activities, including daily cleaning requirements and updating specifications as needed for preventive maintenance work.
• Manages facility contractors, including lawn care, grounds repairs, and facility upgrades.
• Oversees snow removal contractors, maintaining a hands‑on approach to snow clearing and salting activities; monitors weather conditions, including overnight hours, and assists with snow removal using shovels and company-owned equipment.
• Monitors boilers, chillers, and generators to ensure reliable operation and timely response to issues.
• Coordinates the movement of shop equipment and tooling in partnership with Production Leadership.
• Coordinates employee relocations and office moves throughout the campus, arranging movers as needed, preparing work spaces, and coordinating with Corporate IT regarding network and equipment needs.
• Prioritizes and schedules work assignments, utilizing available resources efficiently to maximize productivity, monitoring work quality, budget adherence, and completion of assigned projects.
• Assists with performance evaluations, goal setting, and budget planning.
• Performs facility repairs as needed, estimates labor and material costs, obtains quotes, orders repair parts and materials, and maintains spare parts inventory.
• Performs regular inspections of company-owned warehouses and maintains organized storage areas, coordinating disposal, sale, or relocation of materials as needed.
• Participates in and leads continuous improvement initiatives that support company goals and operational excellence.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees, departments, contractors, vendors, and company subsidiaries.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports cross‑training efforts to enhance team flexibility and effectiveness.

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated servant leadership approach and ability to support, motivate, and develop others.
• Strong project management skills including planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and follow‑through.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, blueprints, and sketches.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Computerized Maintenance Management…