District Facilities Maintenance Lead - Safety & Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

EAP

PTO

401(k)

Bonus Potential

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement

Employee Discounts

Vacation (FT)

Holidays (FT)

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to lead district maintenance, oversee technicians, and optimize vendor performance.

You’ll drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage costs, and ensure safe, compliant facilities to support uninterrupted operations. Responsibilities include supervising Facility Maintenance Technicians, prioritizing work orders, monitoring metrics, coordinating with Operations, and maintaining payroll, inventory, and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus two years in building maintenance.
• Two years of leadership, supervisory, or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance vendors, service contracts, and facility projects preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and facility infrastructure preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and employee development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance management systems.
• Valid driver's license required.

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

Problem solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to lead district maintenance, oversee technicians, and optimize vendor performance.

You’ll drive preventive and corrective maintenance programs, manage costs, and ensure safe, compliant facilities to support uninterrupted operations. Responsibilities include supervising Facility Maintenance Technicians, prioritizing work orders, monitoring metrics, coordinating with Operations, and maintaining payroll, inventory, and compliance