Facilities Manager

Atkins & Pearce, Inc.; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins & Pearce, Inc. in Covington, KY is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of our manufacturing site.

You will coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, supervise vendors, manage budgets, and support space planning while ensuring regulatory compliance. This hands-on role requires strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and equipment knowledge, plus cross-functional collaboration with operations and leadership to minimize downtime and support

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining building systems in manufacturing settings.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contracts, and service quality.
• Budgeting and resource planning for facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of facilities.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and vendor activities.
• Monitor budgets and support space planning and layout changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Budgeting

Reading technical docs

Cross-functional collaboration

On-site availability

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in FM/Engineering/Industrial tech

Job description

Company Description

Atkins & Pearce, Inc. is a seventh-generation, family-owned textile company located just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, in Covington, Kentucky. Founded in 1817, the company has developed specialized capabilities in braiding and textile processing that set it apart in the textile market. Atkins & Pearce partners closely with leading consumer product brands, industrial manufacturers, and innovators across a range of industries. The organization emphasizes spotting market trends, responding to broad industry indicators, and applying deep fiber expertise to compete in fast-moving markets. Candidates can learn more about the company and its products by visiting http://www.atkinsandpearce.com/.

Role Description

The Facilities Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Covington, KY, responsible for overseeing the maintenance, safety, and efficient operation of the company's facilities. Day-to-day activities include managing building systems, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, and supervising external vendors and service providers. The role also involves monitoring facility budgets, supporting space planning and layout changes, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. The Facilities Manager will collaborate with operations, production, and leadership teams to minimize downtime, improve facility performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires hands‑on oversight of equipment and infrastructure in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong facilities management and maintenance skills, including experience with building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards relevant to manufacturing and industrial facilities.
• Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and service providers, including managing schedules, contracts, and service quality.
• Proficiency in basic budgeting, cost control, and resource planning for facility operations and projects.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, floor plans, and equipment manuals, and to apply problem-solving skills to facility issues.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with production, operations, and leadership teams.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred; textile or related industries are a plus.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work on‑site in a hands‑on capacity, manage multiple priorities, and respond promptly to facility needs.