Facilities & Maintenance Manager: Ammonia Refrigeration Lead

DSJ Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for a leading food distributor in Washington, DC. You will oversee a team of maintenance professionals, manage critical building systems including ammonia refrigeration, and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations in a high-demand environment.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities management, hands-on refrigeration experience, and strong oversight of budgets, vendor contracts, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities management.
• Hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Ability to lead a team of 5+ staff.
• Strong regulatory compliance knowledge (OSHA, EPA).
• Proficiency with CMMS and data-driven decisions.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a maintenance team of 5+ employees.
• Direct daily facility operations and maintenance.
• Oversee ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Negotiate service agreements for utilities, janitorial, pest control, and security.
• Track asset lifecycle and recommend replacements.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA compliance and safety audits.
• Develop operating and capital budgets; seek cost savings.
• Collaborate with operations and logistics for facility readiness.

Skills

Facilities management

Ammonia refrigeration

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance software

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMMS / maintenance software

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager for a leading food distributor in Washington, DC. You will oversee a team of maintenance professionals, manage critical building systems including ammonia refrigeration, and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations in a high-demand environment.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities management, hands-on refrigeration experience, and strong oversight of budgets, vendor contracts, and safety programs.