Facilities Manager — Campus Operations & Fire Systems Lead

Cranbrook Educational Community; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cranbrook Educational Community seeks a Facilities Manager to lead campus-wide maintenance, electrical, locksmith, carpentry and painting operations. You will ensure reliability, safety, and long-term performance, coordinating with the Director of Operations and HVAC manager.

You will manage a 24/7 maintenance program, supervise staff, and drive data-informed decisions to improve efficiency, sustainability, and campus safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of seven (7) years progressive experience in fire monitoring systems and general building maintenance; supervisory experience required.
• Strong people management skills including experience overseeing represented employees.
• In-depth knowledge of plumbing, electrical equipment, tools, materials, and methods to assign work priorities; understands ammonia systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, Right to Know Act, HAZMAT codes, Confined Space Entry, AHERA standards, and related federal/state/local requirements.
• Basic computer skills (email, Word, Excel) and ability to develop budgets and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facilities employees: scheduling, time and attendance, daily activities.
• Coordinate maintenance budgets and approve expenditures.
• Lead safety and training programs, including union requirements and Right to Know.
• Interface with Siemens Fire for system updates, repairs, scheduling and testing.
• Coordinate outside contractors for trades, monitor progress, and report status in writing.
• Develop manuals for building systems and equipment and plan shutdowns with minimal disruption.
• Respond to fire and life-safety incidents around the clock and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Fire alarm systems

OSHA safety regulations

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Budget management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SIEMENS Fire systems

Job description

Cranbrook Educational Community seeks a Facilities Manager to lead campus-wide maintenance, electrical, locksmith, carpentry and painting operations. You will ensure reliability, safety, and long-term performance, coordinating with the Director of Operations and HVAC manager.

You will manage a 24/7 maintenance program, supervise staff, and drive data-informed decisions to improve efficiency, sustainability, and campus safety.