Facilities Manager

Doist; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Flexible spending account

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training

Career growth and education reimburse

Job summary

Ziply Fiber seeks a Manager, Facilities to lead maintenance, safety, and operations for our facilities footprint. You will manage a team, drive preventive maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance across HVAC, power distribution, and building systems.

Ideal candidates have eight+ years in facilities management, strong leadership and budget skills, and the ability to coordinate vendor services and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Facilities Management.
• Strong background in Commercial/Industrial building systems (HVAC, power, fire, building controls).
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations (electrical codes, OSHA, ADA, environmental).
• Experience solving problems under emergency conditions and making prudent decisions.
• Experience developing project scope, estimates, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities leadership, staff and services across Ziply footprint.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management for facilities team.
• Manage maintenance of buildings, HVAC, generators, fuel tanks, and related systems.
• Implement Preventive Maintenance programs and coordinate repairs.
• Support security, permits, licenses, and compliance for facilities.
• Manage vendor setup, budgets, and capital/expense planning.
• Coordinate space planning, moves, and building transitions.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Building systems

Electrical power distribution

OSHA/ADA/regulations

Budgeting & scope

Emergency response

Vendor management

Preventive maintenance

Leadership & coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Position Title: Manager, Facilities

Base Salary: $92,000 to $128,000 annually DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Our Company Values:

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

Job Summary

The Manager, Facilities supports the development and implementation of the systems and programs required to ensure successful facilities operations, with a primary focus on maintenance, operational performance and safety. This position is responsible for leading a team, while also performing as an individual.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

Facilities Leadership and Team Management

• Oversee Facilities Supervisors, staff and services provided throughout the Ziply footprint.
• Provide leadership to Facilities team through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.
• Engage and understand what team members are working on, with the ability to speak to status across all respective ongoing projects at any time.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance

• Responsible for activities and issues related to Facilities, including maintenance of buildings, grounds, HVAC, generators, underground storage tanks, fuel tanks and fuel polishing.
• Implement and manage Preventive Maintenance programs (Generators, Fuel Tanks, HVAC, etc.)
• Perform coordination of preventative maintenance and repairs for facilities related issues.
• Support and track annual backflow testing.
• Support equipment upgrades, including Fire system, BMS, Electrical and Mechanical systems.

Systems, Security and Compliance

• Oversee BMS system integrity.
• Maintain state & local permits and licenses for batteries/ generators / fuel tanks, etc.
• Resolve security issues and monitor alarm logs.
• Update and Implement policies and procedures related to Facilities as needed.

Vendor, Utility and Administrative Management

• Create work orders, purchase orders and CPPs.
• Manage set‑up of new and modification of existing utilities (trash, power, propane, etc.) in Engie and contact provider(s) to create / modify account(s).
• Select, onboard, and manage vendors as needed.
• Contribute to the development of capital and expense budget and managing at or below the final approved budget level.

Space Planning, Building Transitions and Market Support

• Support space planning requirements and internal moves.
• Close out buildings, returning to pre‑lease conditions.
• Support edge out market efforts.

Other Duties

• Must be available to work regular business hours Pacific Standard Time.
• Must also be available to work on‑call, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in Facilities Management.
• Must have a strong background in Commercial/Industrial building systems to include: HVAC, AC Power Distribution, Fire Detection/Suppression and Automated Building Controls.
• Strong background with all applicable local, state and federal regulations such as building electrical codes, OSHA, ADA, and environmental issues.
• Experience as a problem solver under emergency conditions; reviewing all available facts and making prudent decisions when a facility component has failed (i.e. Roof, HVAC units).
• Experience developing project scope, estimates, budgets and schedules.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously remains flexible and maintain one’s composure in stressful situations.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Must be a self‑starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Working Knowledge of Excel, Word and Visio applications.
• Ability to drive on behalf of the Company in a safe and responsible manner.
• Valid drivers’ license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi‑line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern office setting. At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employees may not hold outside employment nor be self‑employed without obtaining approval in writing from Ziply Fiber. In holding outside employment or self‑employment, employees should ensure that participation does not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.

Diverse Workforce / EEO

Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non‑job‑related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status. Ziply Fiber requires a pre‑employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre‑employment drug screening. Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.