Facilities Operations Manager - On-Site

Gilder Search Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced Manager of Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, safety, and building systems. This hands-on leadership role manages a maintenance/custodial team, vendors, preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and facility projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial facilities or plant operations, 3+ years supervising teams, and strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities, building maintenance, or plant ops.
• 3+ years supervising maintenance and/or custodial teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead maintenance and custodial staff.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building, and life-safety systems.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance, work orders, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, purchasing, inventory, and service agreements.
• Support budgeting, cost estimates, capital projects, and facility improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety, ADA, and applicable regulations.
• Manage emergency preparedness, including hurricane/severe-weather response.
• Provide after-hours/on-call support as needed.
• Support new construction turnover, commissioning, and maintenance planning for expanded facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

HVAC knowledge

Vendor management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced Manager of Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, safety, and building systems. This hands-on leadership role manages a maintenance/custodial team, vendors, preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and facility projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial facilities or plant operations, 3+ years supervising teams, and strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems.