Manager - Facility Maintenance

Agility; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility management company in Saudi Arabia seeks a highly organized and experienced Manager - Facility Maintenance to oversee facility upkeep and maintenance. This role involves managing a team of technicians, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and benefits will be offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in facility maintenance management.
• Deep technical proficiency in cold store maintenance and refrigeration.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts.
• Develop and manage the facility maintenance budget.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Building maintenance

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Emergency response planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or Engineering

Tools

Facility management software

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Manager - Facility Maintenance to oversee the upkeep and maintenance of our facility. You will be responsible for managing a team of technicians, ensuring optimal building conditions, and implementing cost-effective maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Team Management:
  • Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians
  • Assign tasks, prioritize work orders, and monitor performance
  • Develop and implement training programs for team members
• Facility Maintenance:
  • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules
  • Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities
  • Oversee building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Vendor Relationships and Contracts:
  • Manage vendor relationships
  • Negotiate and administer contracts
• Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage the facility maintenance budget
  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities and implement them
  • Monitor expenses and control costs
• Emergency Response:
  • Develop and implement emergency response plans
  • Coordinate responses to facility emergencies
• Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in facility maintenance management
• Deep technical proficiency in cold store maintenance and refrigeration system reliability
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance procedures

Competencies

• Technical: Proficiency in facility management software, understanding of building automation systems, knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques
• Behavioral: Teamwork and collaboration, quality and results focused, learning agility, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital savvy, negotiation and influence, emotional intelligence, decision making