District Facilities Leader: Maintenance & Safety Excellence

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Edwardsville (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

401(k)

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc seeks a District Facility Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance professionals across a multi-location network, ensuring safe, compliant facilities and reliable operations. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage vendor performance, monitor metrics, and collaborate with Operations to prioritize needs while controlling costs.

Travel within the district is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience plus two years' experience in building maintenance.
• Two years of leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance vendors, service contracts, and facility-related projects.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, doors, dock equipment and general facility infrastructure.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and employee development skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Facility Maintenance Technicians (FMTs), fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee district maintenance operations, ensuring timely execution of work orders, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Monitor and drive performance metrics including work order aging, response times, backlog, completion rates, and service quality.
• Partner with Operations leadership to prioritize maintenance needs and support uninterrupted business operations.
• Manage vendor performance and relationships, ensuring service standards while identifying cost and efficiency opportunities.
• Control maintenance spends through cost analysis, resource optimization, and effective vendor management.
• Coordinate daily operations, including workload prioritization, scheduling, resource allocation, and project execution.
• Oversee administrative functions, including payroll, timekeeping, work orders, reporting, inventory, and system compliance.
• Facilitate team communication to review performance, reinforce safety, and drive continuous improvement.
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc seeks a District Facility Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance professionals across a multi-location network, ensuring safe, compliant facilities and reliable operations. You will drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage vendor performance, monitor metrics, and collaborate with Operations to prioritize needs while controlling costs.

Travel within the district is required.