Facilities Operations Lead (Maintenance & Safety)

Ziply Fiber; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Performance bonus

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber is seeking a seasoned Manager, Facilities to lead operations ensuring safe, reliable facilities performance. You will oversee a team, coordinate maintenance programs, and implement systems across our footprint to support a fast-growing network infrastructure.

You will manage budgets, safety compliance, and vendor relationships while driving continuous improvements. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and a proactive customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8+ years of facilities management experience.
• Strong knowledge of building systems: HVAC, power, fire detection/suppression, and automated controls.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal regulations (OSHA, ADA, environmental).
• Experience solving problems under emergencies; make prudent decisions when a component fails.
• Experience with project scope, estimates, budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facilities Supervisors, staff and services across Ziply footprint.
• Provide leadership through coaching, feedback and performance management.
• Manage maintenance of buildings, grounds, HVAC, generators, fuel tanks, and related systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain permits and licenses for facilities and ensure security monitoring.
• Develop and manage budgets, set up vendors, and manage utilities.
• Support space planning and internal moves; close out buildings per lease terms.
• Work hours Pacific Time; on-call, evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Self-starter

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Visio

Job description

Ziply Fiber is seeking a seasoned Manager, Facilities to lead operations ensuring safe, reliable facilities performance. You will oversee a team, coordinate maintenance programs, and implement systems across our footprint to support a fast-growing network infrastructure.

You will manage budgets, safety compliance, and vendor relationships while driving continuous improvements. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and a proactive customer-service mindset.