Facilities Manager

PBS SoCal; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS SoCal seeks a Facilities Manager in Burbank to oversee studio and office facilities, fleet, storage, and calendaring. The role emphasizes independence, reliability, and coordination with engineering staff.

Key duties include managing vehicles, coordinating building maintenance, leading HVAC/UPS tasks, and maintaining space calendars. Strong organizational and vendor-management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience reading construction as-built plans.
• Experience managing an office and multiple locations.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance schedules and upkeep.
• Strong organizational skills and project management ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with external vendors and contractors.
• Experience with purchasing, maintenance, and equipment repair.
• Professional demeanor and customer-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supervision of studio and office facilities and fleet management.
• Coordinate building maintenance with engineering staff and contractors.
• Lead HVAC and UPS maintenance for space in parking structure.
• Maintain facilities calendars and space utilization across locations.
• Coordinate access control, supplies, and space setups for events.
• Act as floor warden and participate in emergency drills.

Skills

Reading as-built plans

Office management

Vehicle maintenance

Attention to detail

Verbal/written communication

Vendor management

Purchasing & repairs

Professional demeanor

Job description

Position Title: Facilities Manager

Department: Facilities

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: SVP, Finance & Administration

Location: Burbank, CA

Compensation: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00 /annually

Work with a Purpose!

PBS SoCal is seeking a Facilities Manager to join our team — and bring your organizational expertise!

About PBS SoCal

PBS SoCal tells stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region and the full schedule of trusted PBS and PBS SoCal programs. Our content channels are available for free on internet-connected screens through the PBS and PBS KIDS App, as well as seven local broadcast channels including PBS SoCal and PBS SoCal Plus.

A donor-supported community institution, PBS SoCal sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations as well as delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview

This regular, full-time, exempt position reports directly to the SVP, Finance & Administration of PBS SoCal and is responsible for supervision and oversight of all studio and office facilities. This position is responsible for facilities maintenance and management, fleet management, storage and facility calendaring. The Facilities Manager must regularly use independence and discretion in the execution of duties with limited supervision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Management of all company vehicles including maintenance, insurance, licensing and usage.
• Management of all building-related issues for all locations including Mt. Wilson owned building – conduit with maintenance and engineering staff using requests online.
• Lead all HVAC related maintenance items for supplemental units.
• Lead all UPS related maintenance items for space in parking structure that supports studio
• Keep facilities organized and continue to purge equipment or documents that are at end of life.
• Responsible for building maintenance in support of studio, studio events, studio tours and office space.
• Maintain facilities calendars including studio calendar and coordinates use of these areas.
• Maintain office stocking of water and supplies
• Act as main liaison with building management and engineering team
• Issue all building and/or parking access cards
• Set up of Community room or studio as required by department using space
• Occasional set up of events at off-site locations
• Lead and manage the evacuation of staff during emergency drills and actual emergencies
• Act as floor warden for 5 th floor
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience successfully reading construction as built plans.
• Multiple years of experience managing an office and supplemental type locations
• Thorough knowledge and implementation of proper vehicle maintenance schedules.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with vendors.
• Knowledge of purchasing, maintenance and equipment repair.
• Personable and professional demeanor

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, it is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is also required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The working conditions are primarily a production studio and general office setting. However, the position will require off-site travel to other locations as necessary. Depending on the position, job duties, and subject to the discretion of the company, the position may be telecommuting eligible in whole or in part.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PBS SoCal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.