Facilities & Safety Manager – Child Development Sites

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee); Paimio; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MAAC is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead and oversee maintenance and operations for multiple Child Development Program and administrative facilities in our North Campus area. The role ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient day-to-day facility management to support program delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contracts, vendor relations, capital projects, space planning, and staff supervision, with emphasis on safety, energy efficiency, and compliant operations across

Qualifications

• Knowledge of playground safety, childcare facilities, procurement, RFx/bids, leasing and rental agreements, property management, budgeting and MAAC policies.
• Local, state, and federal building codes, ADA, Fire codes and OSHA requirements.
• Principles of childcare facility operations and contract law; management and supervision.
• Excellent written and spoken English; strong document and report writing.
• MS Office suite proficiency; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; database use.
• Experience with facility management software and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily operations for multiple program and administrative facilities.
• Ensure MAAC CDP sites comply with health, safety, and environmental standards; inspect sites.
• Oversee maintenance including custodial, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, security, and groundskeeping.
• Manage facility master planning, capital projects, lease negotiations, and space utilization.
• Coordinate event setup and respond to emergency calls.
• Promote a high-performance, customer-service oriented environment; manage staff, budgets, and work plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety laws and regulations; lead safety initiatives and training.
• Manage costs for services, monitor expenditures, and procure supplies.
• Negotiate and monitor vendor contracts; manage RFP processes for repairs/renovations.
• Develop energy, utilities, and waste reduction plans; maintain safety records.
• Coordinate staff development and disciplinary actions; assist with hiring and performance appraisals.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Contract management

Vendor negotiation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual

Education

Five years facilities management experience

CPSI playground safety certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Efforts to Outcomes (ETO)

Building management software

Job description

MAAC is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead and oversee maintenance and operations for multiple Child Development Program and administrative facilities in our North Campus area. The role ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient day-to-day facility management to support program delivery.

Responsibilities include budgeting, contracts, vendor relations, capital projects, space planning, and staff supervision, with emphasis on safety, energy efficiency, and compliant operations across