Facilities Manager

Work To Support Our Mission of Making Purposeful Employment Possible in Central Iowa

Being a part of the Goodwill of Central Iowa team gives you a lot to feel good about. Whether you are working in our retail stores, providing direct support and training to our participants, or continuing your career at headquarters in operations or administrative support, you are making a difference in your community.

Learn how we are all working together to make purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is a people-focused team with a mission of making purposeful employment possible for all and values of love, kindness, and respect.

What we're looking for:

• Experience managing maintenance, grounds, and facilities staff and projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with department managers and vendors
• Proficient in using technology such as Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams as well as work order ticketing system
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Availability for some early morning or weekend maintenance due to weather or urgent needs
• Ability to oversee maintenance and grounds at 19 separate sites and communicate with managers at all sites
• Hands‑on experience in facilities and equipment repairs, familiarity with HVAC trouble‑shooting, overseeing repairs or construction projects, snow‑removal and grounds maintenance experience
• Immediately eligible for holiday pay for 7 recognized holidays.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, andmore .
• Retirement savings account with 5% company match.
• PTO starting at an accrual rate of 18 days (3 1/2 weeks) per year!

The Facilities Manager is responsible for and supervises the maintenance, care, and efficient operation of all equipment and facilities used by the organization. This position will oversee the operations of Goodwill of Central Iowa’s (GCI’s) Janitorial, Grounds, and Maintenance departments.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises janitorial, grounds, and maintenance positions including scheduling, managing performance, and providing training, coaching, and feedback within GCI’s values of love, kindness, and respect.
• Manages ticketing system for maintenance, janitorial, and grounds; ensures prioritization of work and timely, efficient response to tickets.
• Collaborates with other appropriate management staff to prepare and implement an operating budget; reviews and recommends approval of expenses as outlined in department budget.
• Collaborates with Department Leaders and Safety & Loss Control Specialist to ensure safety and compliance are maintained; takes corrective actions as needed.
• Maintains janitorial and cleaning supply inventory and orders through approved vendors by following established GCI procurement processes for all GCI locations.
• Provides recommendations for purchases of new equipment.
• Reviews inspection results; develops and implements training or process changes to address any issues.
• Inspects and ensures necessary preventive and repair maintenance is performed on assigned equipment and facilities.
• Ensures assigned facilities and equipment are ready for regular business and special events.
• Maintains files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for various pieces of equipment or facilities.
• Maintains the inventory, storage, and distribution of equipment.
• Responsible for initiating contracts for products and services required for the maintenance of all buildings and grounds.
• Implements schedules for all contracts, perform physical inspections as needed.
• Responds effectively to contract concerns or issues to problem-solve.
• Ensures all aspects of the work environment at all locations meet GCI standards of appearance, organization, and safety.
• Assures that all GCI buildings and grounds are safe and maintained properly including daily and scheduled cleaning, snow removal, cleaning of debris, lawn and grounds maintenance to maintain a professional and safe environment following OSHA, CDC, CARF, and other regulatory body compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn…