Facilities Manager

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Equipment Management

• Oversee daily operations for bus transit facilities, including maintenance bays, fueling stations, charging stations, wash bays, and storage facilities.
• Ensure optimal performance and upkeep of specialized systems, including:
• Koni bus lifts (inspection, service, compliance)
• Gasboy fueling systems (monitoring, calibration, leak detection)
• Electric bus charging stations (maintenance, vendor coordination, troubleshooting)
• Support the preventive maintenance programs for all transit facility equipment, ensuring asset reliability and extended lifecycle.
• Manage building systems (plumbing, electrical,) and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Strategic Planning & Project Oversight

• Support strategic facility planning, budgeting, and capital improvement projects.
• Apply operations management and business process reengineering to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Oversee major repairs, upgrades, and construction projects, ensuring quality standards, cost control, and adherence to timelines.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a diverse team of maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Recognize and recruit top talent, hire strategically, and build high-performing teams.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

 

 

Compliance & Safety

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, NFPA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee safety programs and ensure all staff follow proper safety protocols.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and audits.

Data Management & Process Improvement

• Ensure accurate work order and asset records in the CMMS system.
• Monitor key performance metrics, analyze trends, and implement improvements.
• Manage old data cleanup projects to improve reporting accuracy and decision-making.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

·       7 to 10+ years of progressively responsible facilities management or related experience.

·       Minimum 5+ years in managerial capacity leading a diverse union work force.

• Minimum 4+ years of strategic facilities and project management experience in a complex operational environment.
• Proven experience with specialized transit systems (Koni lifts, fueling systems, electric bus charging stations).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management, people leadership, and operational planning skills.
• Broad knowledge of construction, building maintenance, and mechanical systems (plumbing, electrical).
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and vendor management expertise.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, solve complex problems, and adapt established methods to new situations.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with speed, accuracy, and a focus on safety.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Certifications (Preferred)

• OSHA 30 or equivalent safety training.
• Electrical or mechanical certifications.
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent professional designation.

Safety Culture

·       Establish and maintain a culture of safety so that safety is the front of mind consideration for all employees and a way of life within the organization.

·       Contribute to the safety culture through displaying exemplary safety-oriented b