Facilities Manager

Kurt J Lesker; Jefferson Hills (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) match

Paid time off

Onsite gym

EV charging

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Kurt J Lesker Company in Jefferson Hills, PA, seeks a Facilities Manager to lead nationwide maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement of all company-owned and leased facilities.

You will manage building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), capital projects, budgets, and a high‑performing team, partnering with executive leadership to align facilities with business goals while ensuring safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive facilities leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility infrastructure.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and service agreements.
• Proven ability to develop budgets and manage facility‑related expenditures.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel between company locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of all U.S. facilities.
• Develop and maintain facility policies, procedures, standards, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing facilities team; establish goals, staffing plans, and performance expectations.
• Manage building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, security, utilities, and life‑safety systems.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage facility vendors, contractors, and service providers, including contract administration and performance oversight.
• Lead facility renovations, expansions, remodels, and capital projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Conduct facility assessments and implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and appearance.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety, fire, building, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facility recovery programs.
• Oversee the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, utilization, replacement planning, compliance, and vendor management.
• Partner with executive leadership on facility master planning, capacity expansion, site development, and long‑term growth initiatives.
• Develop facility metrics and provide recommendations that support operational excellence and employee experience.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Communication

Contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, Construction Management

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Facilities Manager provides strategic leadership for the maintenance, operation, safety, and continuous improvement of all company-owned and leased facilities across the United States. This role oversees facility operations, building systems, capital projects, and fleet management to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable support of business operations.

Leading a team of facilities professionals and external contractors, the Facilities Manager is responsible for developing preventive maintenance programs, managing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across multiple locations. The role partners closely with executive leadership to develop long‑term facility strategies that support organizational growth, employee safety, business continuity, and an exceptional workplace environment.

Job Details:

• Type of Employment:Full-time, Permanent
• Location:Jefferson Hills, PA (South of Pittsburgh, PA)
• Division/Department:Corporate/Facilities
• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance, operation, and continuous improvement of all U.S. facilities, grounds, infrastructure, and building systems
• Develop and maintain facility policies, procedures, standards, and preventive maintenance programs
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing facilities team; establish goals, staffing plans, and performance expectations
• Manage building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, security, utilities, and life‑safety systems
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
• Manage facility vendors, contractors, and service providers, including contract administration and performance oversight
• Lead facility renovations, expansions, remodels, and capital projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget
• Conduct facility assessments and implement improvements that enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and appearance
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while identifying cost‑saving opportunities
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health and safety, fire, building, and other regulatory requirements
• Manage emergency preparedness, business continuity, and facility recovery programs
• Oversee the company vehicle fleet, including maintenance, utilization, replacement planning, compliance, and vendor management
• Partner with executive leadership on facility master planning, capacity expansion, site development, and long‑term growth initiatives
• Develop facility metrics and provide recommendations that support operational excellence and employee experience
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• 10+ years of progressive facilities, maintenance, or plant engineering leadership experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong mechanical and building systems knowledge including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facility infrastructure
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and facility service agreements
• Proven ability to develop budgets and manage facility‑related expenditures
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and facility maintenance management software (CMMS preferred)
• Ability to travel between company locations as required and active driver’s license

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, Construction Management, or related field
• Experience managing capital projects and facility expansions
• OSHA, safety, environmental, or facility management certifications
• Fleet management experience

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company:

Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such assemiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical.

With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute tocutting edgetechnologies in a collaborative,mission drivenenvironment.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and employee recognition programs
• Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives
• A collaborative,people-firstculture

Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to our human resources department [e-mail] call [phone] to provide the nature of your request.