Facilities & Grounds Manager: HVAC, Safety & Leadership

The Sports Facilities Advisory & Management; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) seeks a seasoned Facility Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, manage inventories and budgets, and coordinate contracted services while ensuring safety and high standards.

Reporting to Operations Director, this exempt role requires strong leadership, weekend/evening flexibility, and the ability to optimize facilities for performance and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of facility and/or grounds maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and maintenance best practices.
• Experience in landscape or exterior facility upkeep preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, maintenance manuals, and safety regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and respond to facility emergencies as needed.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and local building codes.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance, grounds, and janitorial team members.
• Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure team accountability and growth.
• Ensure safety protocols are understood and followed by all team members.
• Collaborate with department heads to coordinate maintenance needs and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate contracted services as needed.
• Responsible for all other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all buildings, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve facility issues in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Monitor and maintain facility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Respond to urgent repair needs and emergencies promptly.
• Ensure clubhouse, restrooms, locker rooms, and service areas are maintained to high standards.
• Oversee the upkeep of landscaping, parking lots, signage, pathways, and common exterior areas.
• Coordinate with the golf course superintendent (if applicable) to ensure grounds outside the course are aesthetically aligned.
• Ensure outdoor lighting, fencing, signage, and irrigation systems are maintained properly.
• Implement seasonal maintenance tasks such as snow removal, leaf cleanup, and storm prep.
• Monitor and ensure proper storage and use of landscaping materials and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Reading blueprints

Leadership

Communication

OSHA compliance

Job description

Nexus in Middlesex County (NJ) seeks a seasoned Facility Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, manage inventories and budgets, and coordinate contracted services while ensuring safety and high standards.

Reporting to Operations Director, this exempt role requires strong leadership, weekend/evening flexibility, and the ability to optimize facilities for performance and guest experience.