Estate Facilities & Safety Manager

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graylyn Estate, operated by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Facilities and Safety Manager to lead maintenance, safety programs, and capital projects across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

This role emphasizes autonomy, implementing OSHA compliance, and coordinating with the Facilities and Safety Departments; you will oversee budgets, training, and contractor management while upholding hospitality standards for guests and events.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized training with three to five years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.
• Familiarity with Digital Work Order/Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and automated Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Operational knowledge of OSHA regulations, fire and life safety systems, and workplace risk mitigation.
• General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting repairs and installation as needed.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as operational demands dictate.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily workflows of the engineering and maintenance teams to ensure the estate's flawless physical presentation and operation.
• Oversees the weekly work schedule for the Maintenance staff.
• Oversees the payroll for the Department.
• Cultivates a culture of hospitality excellence within the maintenance team, ensuring that physical repairs are executed with minimal disruption to guests and conference groups.
• Maintains HVAC systems and Allerton control systems.
• Manage budgets, safety updates, and ongoing projects.
• Manages the daily operations of the Maintenance Department.
• Administer Fire Drills, Evacuation drills, and Crisis Plan training.
• Acts as liaison to Facilities and Safety Departments at WFU, and oversees safety compliance for all personnel at Graylyn.
• Coordinates required OSHA training through Wake Forest University as Safety Liaison.
• Assists with training topics of fire safety, blood-borne pathogens, ergonomics, asbestos management, hazmat, PPE, fall protection, machine guarding, workers’ compensation, and other related topics as needed.
• Hold monthly staff meetings, quarterly crisis meetings, knowledge-based skills training, fire extinguisher training, and golf cart safety training.
• Create spreadsheets and necessary documents to track and update Preventative Maintenance, Project timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain property golf carts and vehicle fleet.

Job description

The Graylyn Estate, operated by Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Facilities and Safety Manager to lead maintenance, safety programs, and capital projects across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.

This role emphasizes autonomy, implementing OSHA compliance, and coordinating with the Facilities and Safety Departments; you will oversee budgets, training, and contractor management while upholding hospitality standards for guests and events.