Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager oversees a team of maintenance technicians and manages multiple building sites in Newark, ensuring all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and are well maintained. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating repairs, managing vendors, and delivering high-quality customer service to building occupants.

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team of approximately 15 technicians, providing direction, support, and oversight of daily activities.

• Manage and oversee facilities operations across 15 building sites in Newark, ensuring consistent standards of safety, cleanliness, and functionality.

• Create, prioritize, and manage work orders for building maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks.

• Coordinate and perform hands‑on repairs and maintenance work as needed, serving as a working leader alongside the maintenance team.

• Assess maintenance issues and determine when to elevate more complex or serious problems to external vendors.

• Select, coordinate, and manage vendors for specialized services, ensuring work quality and adherence to timelines and budgets.

• Oversee HVAC systems, electrical components, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and building infrastructure to maintain optimal performance.

• Ensure regular preventive maintenance is completed on building systems and equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.

• Monitor and maintain the overall condition of facilities, including painting, cleaning, and general building upkeep.

• Promote strong customer service by responding promptly and professionally to maintenance requests and tenant or occupant concerns.

• Maintain accurate documentation of work orders, maintenance activities, and vendor services for all sites.

• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment for the maintenance team, encouraging communication and teamwork.

• Utilize bilingual communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse workforce and building occupants.

• Proven managerial experience overseeing maintenance or facilities teams, including direct supervision of technicians.

• Hands‑on experience in HVAC systems and building maintenance, with the ability to perform repairs when needed.

• Strong background in facilities maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repair work.

• Experience in facility management across multiple sites or buildings.

• Ability to create, manage, and prioritize work orders for building maintenance and repairs.

• Vendor management experience, including coordinating and overseeing external contractors for specialized services.

• Demonstrated customer service skills, with the ability to respond effectively to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.

• Bilingual communication skills to support effective interaction with staff and building occupants.

• Ability to act as a hands‑on leader, working alongside the team while providing clear direction and guidance.

• Experience with preventive maintenance programs for building systems and equipment.

• Knowledge of painting, cleaning, and general building upkeep practices.

• Familiarity with mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.

• Comfort working in a temp‑to‑perm arrangement, with the potential to transition to a long‑term role based on performance.

• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle responsibilities across multiple sites.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with vendors, team members, and building occupants.

This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of multiple facilities and lead a dedicated maintenance team in a dynamic, hands‑on role. You will work in an environment…