District Facility Maintenance Leader

FedEx Freight, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a skilled Facility Maintenance District Manager to lead maintenance activities across multiple locations in the Kansas City region.

You will drive preventive and corrective programs, manage technicians, and optimize vendor performance to ensure safe, compliant facilities that support continuous operations. The role requires leadership experience, technical knowledge of building systems, and a track record of managing costs and schedules in a fast-paced logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience plus two years in building maintenance.
• Two years of leadership, supervisory, team lead, or management experience preferred.
• Experience managing maintenance vendors, service contracts, and facility-related projects preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, doors, dock equipment, and general facility infrastructure preferred.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and employee development skills.
• Demonstrated 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Two years leadership experience

Vendor management

Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing)

Leadership and employee development

Multi-priority management

Analytical and problem-solving skills

MS Office & CMMS proficiency

Valid driver's license

Job description

FedEx Freight, Inc. seeks a skilled Facility Maintenance District Manager to lead maintenance activities across multiple locations in the Kansas City region.

You will drive preventive and corrective programs, manage technicians, and optimize vendor performance to ensure safe, compliant facilities that support continuous operations. The role requires leadership experience, technical knowledge of building systems, and a track record of managing costs and schedules in a fast-paced logistics