Director, Facilities & Maintenance

Swisher International, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary and bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Swisher International, Inc. is looking for a Director of Facilities & Maintenance in Jacksonville, FL, responsible for leading the strategic planning and operation of facility and maintenance functions.

The role includes improving facility reliability, managing budgets, and overseeing compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in facility management leadership.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of facilities and maintenance leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience in people leadership.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facility and maintenance strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and efficiency.
• Manage building renovations and infrastructure improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Preventive maintenance

Project management

Budget management

Knowledge of building systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Director of Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, operation, and continuous improvement of all facility and maintenance functions across the organization. This role oversees facility infrastructure, building systems, utilities, maintenance operations, capital improvement projects, contractor management, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute facility and maintenance strategies aligned with organizational goals and operational requirements
• Establish departmental objectives, policies, procedures, and performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, cost optimization, asset utilization, and operational efficiency
• Develop long-range facility and infrastructure plans to support future growth and business needs
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Safety, and Quality leadership to support business objectives
• Direct all facility operations, including building systems, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure
• Oversee maintenance and repair activities for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and life safety systems
• Ensure facilities are maintained in a safe, clean, and compliant condition
• Manage building renovations, expansions, refurbishments, and infrastructure improvement projects
• Oversee waste management, environmental services, and facility-related vendor activities
• Provide leadership for preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
• Establish asset management strategies to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle performance
• Monitor maintenance KPIs including downtime, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance completion, and maintenance costs
• Ensure maintenance planning and scheduling processes support operational requirements
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring equipment and facility failures
• Lead facility-related capital projects from planning through implementation
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements
• Evaluate, select, and manage contractors, consultants, and service providers
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to company safety and operational standards
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets
• Monitor expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, fire codes, and other applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain facility readiness for regulatory inspections and audits
• Partner with Safety and Environmental teams to support risk reduction initiatives
• Maintain documentation and records related to facility compliance and maintenance activities
• Lead, develop, and mentor maintenance, facilities, and technical staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive facilities and maintenance leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of people leadership experience managing managers, supervisors, or technical teams
• Experience supporting manufacturing, distribution, or industrial operations preferred
• Experience managing capital projects, contractor relationships, and facility budgets
• Demonstrated success implementing preventive maintenance and asset reliability programs
• Strong knowledge of facility infrastructure systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems
• Travel: Up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Business Administration, or related field required
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and asset management principles
• Understanding of OSHA, environmental regulations, building codes, and life safety requirements
• Strong project management and contractor management capabilities
• Financial acumen with experience managing operating and capital budgets

What We Offer

• Base salary and bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
• Generous 401(k) Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement