District Facility Maintenance Manager

FedEx Freight; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k)

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

FedEx Freight is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to lead district maintenance operations, supervise technicians, and coordinate preventive maintenance programs across multiple locations. You will drive safety, cost control, and asset readiness while collaborating with operations leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with maintenance experience, vendor management skills, and strong leadership.

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, fostering safety and continuous improvement.
• Oversee district maintenance operations, ensuring timely work orders, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.
• Monitor performance metrics like work order aging, response times, backlog, and service quality.
• Partner with Operations leadership to prioritize maintenance needs and support uninterrupted operations.
• Manage vendor performance and relationships, ensuring service standards and cost efficiency.
• Control maintenance spends through cost analysis, resource optimization, and vendor management.
• Coordinate daily operations, including workload prioritization, scheduling, and project execution.
• Oversee payroll, timekeeping, work orders, reporting, inventory, and system compliance.
• Facilitate team communication to review performance and reinforce safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Time management

MS Office

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Facility management software

Job description

FedEx Freight is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to lead district maintenance operations, supervise technicians, and coordinate preventive maintenance programs across multiple locations. You will drive safety, cost control, and asset readiness while collaborating with operations leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with maintenance experience, vendor management skills, and strong leadership.