Facilities Manager - Green Spaces, Safety & Ops

UNIVERSITY CIRCLE, INC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Holden Forests & Gardens in Northeast Ohio is seeking a Facilities Manager for Cleveland Botanical Garden. You will lead daily facilities operations, safety, and site management, reporting to the Director of Facilities.

The role covers maintenance, vendor coordination, and staff supervision to ensure exceptional guest, staff, and event experiences. The position requires at least five years in facilities management with supervisory experience, a valid license, and flexibility for after-hours

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of facilities management experience required.
• Five or more years of direct supervisory experience of staff required.
• Valid driver’s license and availability for occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response required.
• OSHA 10/30, forklift or other certifications preferred.
• Facility management certification (CFM, FMP) preferred.
• Proficiency with work order management software and Microsoft Office apps.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and Siemens BAS is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections to ensure facilities are clean, safe, and ready.
• Develop, document, and improve daily operations and maintenance plans.
• Ensure efficient operation of building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, and related systems.
• Coordinate work to minimize disruption to guests, staff, rentals, events, and daily operations.
• Manage work orders using a CMMS system and ensure timely updates.
• Prepare and publish staff schedules; conduct regular performance feedback and evaluations.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, bids, and vendor contracts.
• Oversee capital maintenance projects and coordinate with contractors and Director of Facilities.

Skills

Facilities management

Supervisory experience

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma (assoc./bachelor’s preferred)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Outlook/Teams/Excel/Word

Building automation systems (Siemens BAS)

Job description

Holden Forests & Gardens in Northeast Ohio is seeking a Facilities Manager for Cleveland Botanical Garden. You will lead daily facilities operations, safety, and site management, reporting to the Director of Facilities.

The role covers maintenance, vendor coordination, and staff supervision to ensure exceptional guest, staff, and event experiences. The position requires at least five years in facilities management with supervisory experience, a valid license, and flexibility for after-hours