Facilities Services Manager

Life South Community Blood Centers is looking for an individual to join our team as a Facilities Services Manager in Gainesville, FL. This Position is responsible for assisting in the care and quality of Life South’s facilities, equipment, and fleet and will work closely with the director in initiation new projects company-wide.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
• Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
• Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
• Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
• Access to wages prior to pay day
• CDL bonus program

• Provide input on new policies and procedures as well as assist in implementation
• Work closely with the Director of Facilities and Asset Management to manage day-to-day operations of the Facilities Department
• Develop regular maintenance schedules for all Life South Buildings, properties, fleet and major equipment.
• Perform quarterly inspections for all Life South Buildings
• Manage and assist in special projects as needed
• Review and approve regional facilities staff requisitions.
• Manage requisition approvals and assist Corporate Receiving Clerk with inventory management
• Provide direction to other facilities staff as required

• Bachelor's degree required (extensive experience maybe considered in lieu of degree)
• Two years of supervisory experience required
• Five years of facility management experience required
• Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain Life South driver's eligibility requirements
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and associated large equipment and systems
• Interact professionally with all customers, both internal and external
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively
• Project management experience is preferred

Life South is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. We are committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. With more than 45 donor centers, 55 bloodmobiles and 2,000 blood drives a month, our Life South team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when you or your family is in need.

This is a full-time position. Starting salary range is $50,000 - $55,000. Criminal background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.

The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.

Life South is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. Life South is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as Life South desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions.

Life South complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Life South is an E-Verify employer.