Facilities Maintenance Manager

Description

Job Summary 

The Facilities Maintenance Manager is a hands-on role leading maintenance and delivering operational excellence at our Monterey Park manufacturing plant. This is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for maintaining a high-compliance defense manufacturing environment, including specialized clean rooms and automated production systems. You will bridge the gap between corporate infrastructure standards and site-specific technical needs to ensure zero-downtime operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Infrastructure & Clean Room Compliance: Manage the lifecycle of all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems. Oversee HEPA/ULPA filtration and HVAC systems to ensure strict adherence to ISO clean room certifications. 
• Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management: Master-user and administrator for the KeepTrak CMMS. Establish and audit maintenance schedules for all facility assets and production machinery. 
• Automation & PLC Support: Act as the technical lead for facility-related automated systems. Utilize PLC programming knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize equipment performance alongside the engineering team. 
• Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma): Implement Lean initiatives to reduce energy waste, optimize floor space, and streamline facility workflows in alignment with corporate sustainability goals. 
• Regulatory & Defense Compliance: Ensure the facility remains audit-ready for ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), EAR, and AS9100 standards. Manage all Cal/OSHA safety programs and lead the site Safety Committee. 
• Project & Vendor Management: Lead capital improvement projects and workspace reconfigurations. Negotiate and audit performance for all external vendors (Janitorial, Security, Waste, etc.). 
• Reporting & Communication: Use the Microsoft Office Suite to manage facility budgets, present quarterly operational reviews, and coordinate with senior leadership. 
• Team Management: Provide direct supervision and leadership to the Facilities Maintenance Technician reporting to this role, including assigning and prioritizing work, ensuring productive utilization of time, providing guidance on task execution and best practices, and delivering ongoing coaching and performance feedback. 
• EHS: Serve as the primary point of contact for EHS-related matters, including regulatory inspections, reporting requirements, and employee safety concerns.  

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Experience: 5–7+ years in Facilities Management, specifically within a clean room or ITAR-regulated defense manufacturing environment. 
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in MEP.  
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, Outlook). Experience with KeepTrak or similar CMMS platforms is highly desired. 
• Must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident/Green Card holder, or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee) due to ITAR/export control restrictions. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Education/Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field. 
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.). 
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is desirable for effective communication with our diverse production and maintenance staff. 
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or CFM/FMP certification is a significant plus. 

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions 

• Ability to be on-site during core manufacturing hours (Monday – Friday). 
• Physical ability to inspect all areas of the plant, including production pits, ladders, and rooftops. 
• Advanced knowledge of hazardous material handling and environmental safety protocols. 

Why Join UTC/Eulex? 

We offer a high-impact environment where your technical expertise directly supports national defense initiatives. This role provides the autonomy of a site-lead position with the stability and professional standards of a major industry leader. 

EEO/AA 

The Evans Group is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work-related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.  

We participate in E-Verify.  

EEO Poster in English EEO Poster in Spanish  

U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS 

As a U.S. defense manufacturer, the Evans Group is required to safeguard U.S. defense-related and other export-controlled articles, technologies, and services from unauthorized access, export, or re-export. 

The transfer of U.S. export-controlled articles, technologies, or services (including manufacturing processes) to individuals or entities that do not qualify as “U.S. persons,” as defined by 22 CFR 120.62, is prohibited without prior authorization from the appropriate U.S. government agencies, such as the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). 

Under 22 CFR 120.62, a “U.S. person” is defined as a lawful permanent resident as per 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also includes any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or other entity that is incorporated to do business in the United States, as well as governmental entities at the federal, state, or local levels. It does not include foreign persons as defined in § 120.63. 

To ensure compliance with U.S. export control regulations, candidates for this position are required to undergo an Export Compliance Assessment. As part of this process, candidates may be asked to provide documentation verifying their status as “U.S. persons” or “foreign persons,” in accordance with U.S. regulation, to determine whether prior authorization is required to perform specific job duties related to this position