Facilities Maintenance Manager

Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Company: Host Terminals, LLC

Reports To: Director of Site Development

Supervises: Facilities Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Team, and Janitor

Location: Avondale Global Gateway in Avondale, LA

Avondale Global Gateway is a 254-acre former shipyard on Mile 108 of the Mississippi River, redeveloped into a multimodal logistics terminal with significant warehousing and storage capabilities. T. Parker Host acquired Avondale in 2018 from Huntington Ingalls Industries and has since reestablished its iconic prominence into a model of ingenuity. Avondale Global Gateway is a historic property with four docks and over one mile of waterfront, uniquely accommodating ships, barges, rail and trucks.

This facility offers immediate access to the regional and interstate highway system and is positioned at the interchange of six Class I railroads, creating the ability for cargo to be distributed in all directions.

Avondale Global Gateway has become integral to HOST’s continued efforts of shifting the transportation paradigm and rethinking how cargo moves – providing exceptional service and solutions to our customers.

The Person:
The successful candidate will have the following behaviors and demonstrate the competencies below.

Core Principles:All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today’s opportunities are tomorrow’s growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.

Position Summary: The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, repair, safety, and overall condition of company facilities and related building systems. Reporting to the Director of Site Development, this position serves as the primary point of responsibility for ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, well maintained, and operationally ready.

The Facility Maintenance Manager will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs, coordinate vendors and contractors, manage facility-related work orders and projects, and proactively identify maintenance needs before they impact operations. This position will work closely with the Director of Site Development to support facility improvements, renovations, capital projects, and long-term facility planning.

Essential

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the daily maintenance, repair, and general condition of company facilities, grounds, and building systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, generators, fire/life safety systems, and other facility equipment.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and proactively identify maintenance, safety, and operational concerns.
• Manage facility work orders from initial request through completion and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up.
• Prioritize maintenance requests based on safety, operational impact, urgency, and business needs.
• Supervise maintenance personnel and/or contractors, including assigning work, monitoring completion, and maintaining accountability for quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate outside vendors and contractors for repairs, inspections, maintenance, and specialized facility services.
• Obtain and review vendor proposals and estimates and make recommendations to the Director of Site Development.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure contracted work meets company…