Facilities Operations Leader

FirstEnergy; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Facilities Operations Leader in Akron, OH to oversee and coordinate the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of company facilities and assets. You will manage support services staff and contractors, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and problem‑solving skills, with responsibility for developing and monitoring the facilities operating budget and ensuring cost‑effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering or Engineering Technology, or related field with 6+ years related experience, or an associate degree with 8+ years related experience preferred.
• At least two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Effective oral/written communications and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand facilities electrical, architectural and engineering drawings.
• Aptitude in supervising employees in accordance with labor agreements.
• Excellent customer relations skills to partner and communicate with customers at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Supervising operations and maintenance requirements of the assigned facilities in support of consistent operations across FirstEnergy buildings.
• Directing performance of work assignments for locations assigned including breakdown, corrective, preventative maintenance, room set‑ups, service requests, inspections.
• Ensuring preventative maintenance and testing occurs as scheduled for facility equipment and systems.
• Owner of and responsible for all financial aspects of facilities operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Utilizing facilities work management systems to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations – building and life safety codes, OSHA, EPA, NEC, NFPA, etc.
• Promoting safety and implementing safety programs; supervising staff and contractors.
• Providing on‑site direction of minor repair projects and ensuring contract compliance.
• Interfacing with other departments, customers, and the public as required.
• Reviewing building condition assessments and reporting to project staff.
• Making facilities‑related recommendations for O&M and capital budgets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Leadership

Safety programs

Contract management

Facilities operations

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management

Associate degree in a technical maintenance field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Facilities Operations Leader in Akron, OH to oversee and coordinate the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of company facilities and assets. You will manage support services staff and contractors, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and problem‑solving skills, with responsibility for developing and monitoring the facilities operating budget and ensuring cost‑effective