Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Location: Sioux Falls, SD.
Employment Type: Part-time.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level.
Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

At POET, our mission is to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible. For over thirty-five years, our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and a leader in sustainable products in the world.

We’re all on the same team. We always communicate. We park our egos at the door. It’s the way we do things  provide an environment for team members to maintain a healthy work‑life balance, optimizing health, wellness, and productivity sustainably. We work hard, play hard, have frequent team events, volunteer efforts, and celebrate wins!

The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective functioning of the facilities to provide an efficient and safe working environment for employees and their activities by using best business practices to manage resources, services, and processes to meet the needs of the company. This is an on‑site role located in Sioux Falls, SD.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training team members; delegate, coach, manage performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
• Develop and implement a facility management program to ensure building systems are fully operational and inspected according to corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and manage the performance of outsource contracts and vendors, including all aspects of facilities maintenance, repair, and renovations.
• Manage and oversee maintenance for a fleet of 20 or more vehicles.
• Analyze, forecast, and review facilities expenditures.
• Conduct and assist with day‑to‑day office operations, moves, maintenance, and repairs.
• Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business‑related matters.
• Foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.
• Your skills may be put to other uses.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or greater in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 5‑7 years of experience in facility operations management or related qualifications; construction, maintenance, and facility operation.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, project management, procurement, contracts, and financial review.
• General landscaping and lawn chemical application knowledge preferred.
• Strong supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the basics of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new programs.

• Planning, organizational, and communicational skills.
• Problem analysis, adaptability, and ability to multitask.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within/outside the organization.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

• In this role, you’ll be asked to drive a POET vehicle; a motor vehicle record check will be conducted during the pre‑employment process.
• The work environment at POET is dynamic. You should expect a balance between time spent in the office and an outside environment, which may include some physical labor. Specific physical requirements include:
  • On occasion this individual will lift up to 100 pounds or heavy boxes.
  • Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds.
  • Walking of two (2) or more miles per day.
  • Pushing brooms, shovels, etc.
  • Working at heights, in confined spaces, and at temperatures from
    -20 to +100 degrees.
  • Standing for extended periods of time.
  • Elevated work is required.
  • Data entry while seated for greater than one (1) hour.

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