Facilities Manager
Children & Families of Iowa
- Location
- Onsite (Des Moines, IA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
Children & Families of Iowa is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventative care of agency buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. This role ensures facilities remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.
Skills
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Description
As the Facilities Manager, you'll oversee the maintenance, repair, and preventative care of agency buildings, grounds, equipment, and vehicles. You'll help ensure agency facilities remain safe, compliant, and operating efficiently while coordinating maintenance projects and vendor relationships.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Perform general building maintenance including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, appliance, and minor repair work.
- Develop, implement, and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all agency facilities.
- Prioritize and complete facility work orders in a timely manner.
- Coordinate outside contractors and oversee vendor services for repairs and maintenance projects.
- Monitor facility conditions and recommend repairs, improvements, and capital projects.
- Maintain electronic maintenance records and work order documentation.
- Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance and service appointments for agency vehicles.
- Assist with annual facilities planning and budgeting.
- Ensure facilities comply with safety, licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.
- Respond to facility emergencies and maintenance needs as they arise.
What You Bring to the Team
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience performing building maintenance and repairs.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects independently.
- Customer-service mindset with strong communication skills.
- Dependability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees, vendors, and contractors.
- Commitment to maintaining safe and professional facilities.
Requirements
What You Need to Succeed
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of five years of experience in building maintenance, facilities management, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or a related field.
- Technical certification, trade school, or related licensure preferred.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and proof of automobile insurance.
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Basic computer skills to manage work orders and maintenance documentation.
Be a part of something extraordinary!
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.