Facilities Manager (Atlanta)

Panda Restaurant Group; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Facilities Manager to plan and oversee repair and maintenance for 60–100 stores across up to two regions. The role requires negotiating with vendors, implementing preventive maintenance, and training store managers to manage repairs and costs.

Travel will be 40–50% with some overnight stays; the position supports risk management and utilizes Service Channel for performance metrics. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associates degree or equivalent work experience accepted.
• Minimum five years of facilities maintenance experience with one to two years in management, preferably in retail/hospitality.
• CRFP certification or equivalent in progress.
• Valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is required.
• Active driver’s license and ability to drive as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage repair and maintenance for 60–100 stores across one region.
• Search, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate contracts with local/regional vendors.
• Implement repair and preventive maintenance programs for store teams.
• Train store managers on R&M programs and vendor collaboration to control quality and cost.
• Support risk management by responding to emergencies and coordinating resolutions.
• Use Service Channel tools and FM metrics to monitor vendor performance and costs.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Vendor management

Team leadership

Training others

Budget control

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Summary of Job Description:The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for planning and managing the repair and maintenance for up to 60-100 stores in one (occasionally two) Region(s) and provides training to store managers on facility maintenance and repairs. This position searches, evaluates, and negotiates and contracts with regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and needed repair services to assigned stores. The Facilities Manager manages vendors’ performance to ensure work meets quality requirements and is provided in a timely and cost-effective manner.Job Responsibilities:Plan and manage the repair and maintenance for up to 60-100 stores in one (occasionally two) Regions within metrics, ensuring all stores meet Panda facility standards.Search, evaluate, qualify, and negotiate contracts with local and regional vendors to provide preventative maintenance and repair services to assigned stores.Utilize and implement repair and preventive maintenance programs that enable store managers to handle routine or urgent situations. Train store managers on R&M (repair and maintenance) programs and on working effectively with vendors to control quality work and cost.Develop repair preventive maintenance programs that enable store managers to handle routine or urgent situations. Train store managers on the preventive maintenance programs and how to work with vendors.Support Risk Management’s program by responding to emergencies, inspecting issues at hand, and helping create resolution.Use the Service Channel tools, reports, and FM metric to manage vendors’ performance to control maintenance and repair costs.Must reside around the following area:Atlanta, GeorgiaWork Environment:40-50%+ Travel, with some overnight travel. Applicants must be able to meet this requirement with or without reasonable accommodations.How we reward you:Hybrid remote schedule401K with company matchYearly bonus opportunity*Full medical, dental, and vision insurance *On-site fitness center, biometric screen, and flu shot clinicDiscounts at Panda restaurants, theme parks, and gym membershipsPaid time off starting at 15 days with 7 federal holidays*Continuous education assistance and scholarships*Income protection including Disability, Life and AD&D insurance*Bereavement leave**Benefits available for eligible permanent full time associatesYour background & experience:Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree or equivalent years of work experience requiredMinimum five years of facilities maintenance-related experience and one to two years of facilities maintenance management experience, preferably in the retail/hospitality environmentWorking toward CRFP certification or equivalentSuccessful completion of initial and periodically required trainingObtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.Active driver’s licenseAbility to drive in locations that requires ground transportation during the course of workPay Range: M2: $112,500 - $158,000 / Annual* Within the range, individual pay is determined using various factors, including work location and experience.#LI-Remote#LI-TS2Remote in Atlanta, GeorgiaPanda Strong since 1983:Founded in Glendale, California, we are now the largest family-owned American Chinese Restaurant concept in America. With close to 2,800 locations globally, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional Asian dining experiences by building an organization where people are inspired to better their lives. Whether it’s impacting our team or the communities we work in, we’re proud to be an organization that embraces family values.You’re wanted here:Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law, including but not limited to sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related conditions), gender expression, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, and veteran status. Additionally, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local laws regarding requests for workplace accommodation. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations, absent undue hardship, to effectively participate in the application and hiring process, for example, sign language interpreters. If you believe you require an accommodation for the application or interview process or for the position for which you are applying, please reach out to [e-mail].