Facilities Manager

Ayr Wellness; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the wellness industry located in Gainesville, Florida, is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance of the facility and lead the maintenance team. This strategic role involves managing budgets, ensuring safety standards, and overseeing contractor projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, strong communication skills, and a background in electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The position entails a variety of responsibilities to ensure the efficiency of facility operations.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of facilities management experience, preferably in agriculture, biotech or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing contractors and major capital projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall safety environment for the facility.
• Oversee contractor projects and capital expenditure initiatives.
• Lead the maintenance budget and manage forecasting.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Plumbing systems knowledge

HVAC systems knowledge

Team leadership

Contractor management

Project management

Budget management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS/work order systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall maintenance management, safety environment, and performance of the facility. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role owns the facility’s systems, infrastructure, execution of capital investment strategy, managing contractor major projects, and the broader operational framework that enables the team to execute.

The Facilities Manager executes the expected standards for maintenance, manages the maintenance budget, leads the maintenance team, and partners with the Director of Operations to ensure facility systems meet requirements that allow align facility performance with business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and manage the overall safety environment for the facility, facility grounds, and safety for the maintenance department.
• Collaborate with National Leaders to provide strategic direction and overall maintenance management of the facility, grounds, and all physical infrastructure.
• Manage and oversee all contractor projects, major construction projects, and capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives.
• Own and manage the full facility maintenance budget, including forecasting, variance reporting, and cost control.
• Lead the hiring, development, evaluation, and performance management of the maintenance team.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems.
• Own and maintain all assets within MaintainX, including asset records, work history, and system integrity.
• Partner with the National team on equipment procurement, installation, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work areas meet safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve facility efficiency.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for facility breakdowns after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven experience managing contractors, construction projects, and capital expenditures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly self‑motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
• Project management experience is required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Equivalent combination of work and education experience accepted.

Experience

• 7–10 years of facilities management experience, preferably in agriculture, biotech, cannabis, or regulated manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and major capital projects.
• Experience with CMMS/work order systems (MaintainX preferred).

Working Conditions

This person may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking motion/movement required throughout the shift.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder and uses scissor lift to inspect/maintain equipment.
• Occasionally works in outside conditions including exposure to inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
• Occasional lifting, positioning, or moving items up to 100 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ayr Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.