Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Motive Companies, LLC; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartsearchonline seeks a Facilities and Maintenance Manager in Ventura, CA to oversee maintenance of production equipment and facility systems, coordinate requests, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in facilities/engineering settings, and collaboration with engineering and operations on installations, testing, and preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production equipment, facility systems, and related infrastructure.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Facilities engineering

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multilingual preferred

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Related field degree preferred

Experience-equivalency considered

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Location: Ventura, CA

Posted: 10/8/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 86984

Job Category: Management

Position Type: Direct

Duration: Direct

Shift: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support production equipment, facility systems, and related infrastructure.


• Coordinate, assign, and track maintenance requests and work activities.


• Perform and document preventive and predictive maintenance activities.


• Maintain required maintenance, equipment, and facility records.


• Conduct routine inspections and monitoring of facility and production systems.


• Safely handle chemicals and other regulated or hazardous materials as required.


• Perform routine troubleshooting, minor repairs, and general maintenance.


• Monitor and maintain appropriate levels of spare parts and maintenance supplies.


• Coordinate, schedule, and oversee external contractors and service providers.


• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, and technical teams on equipment installation, qualification, testing, maintenance, and modifications in accordance with applicable quality and regulatory procedures.


• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Experience leading or coordinating maintenance, facilities, engineering, or technical activities.


• Previous experience in a facilities, engineering, manufacturing, or process-related environment.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Additional language skills are a plus.


• Proficiency with common business software and computer systems used to support maintenance, engineering, and manufacturing operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of education, certifications, training, and relevant experience may be considered.


• At least three years of relevant experience in a comparable technical, facilities, engineering, or manufacturing role.


• Experience working in a controlled manufacturing or clean production environment is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work may take place in both office and manufacturing/production areas.


• Production areas may involve elevated noise levels; appropriate hearing protection will be required when necessary.


• Appropriate eye protection is required in designated production and work areas.


• Suitable protective footwear is required in designated areas.


• Protective gloves and other personal protective equipment may be required depending on the task.


• Additional protective equipment will be provided when required for specific work activities.


• Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The position may require:

• Remaining seated or stationary for extended periods when performing administrative or monitoring activities.


• Frequent use of hands and arms, including reaching, handling equipment, and performing routine maintenance activities.


• Ability to safely perform the physical activities associated with facility and equipment maintenance.

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 DOE