FACILITY MAINTENANCE MANAGER

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEO Secured Services is seeking a Facility Maintenance Manager to ensure upkeep of diverse facilities and manage a maintenance staff or vendors. You’ll oversee plumbing, carpentry, painting, HVAC, electrical systems, and security, while coordinating budgets and schedules to meet deadlines.

A strong supervisory background and BAS/software proficiency are essential. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and energy management across facilities, with potential exposure to a wide range of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Journeyman certification in one or more trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry) preferred.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Corporate Project Development and manages construction/remodeling programs.
• Develops and maintains maintenance budgets and cost tracking.
• Reviews production schedules and estimates worker hours for on-time completion.
• Directs workers in maintenance of building systems (plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, etc.).
• Monitors energy usage and considers cost-effective improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading and interpreting documents

Problem solving

Computers/BAS software

Estimating ability

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Journeyman certification in trades

Tools

BAS computer software

Job description

Benefits Information

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are:

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work for GEO:

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring that smaller multiple facilities or a larger complex facility have their physical structure and plant maintained and repaired in a timely and cost-efficient manner. In addition, this position supervises a maintenance staff or outside construction vendors who perform remodeling, additions, maintenance service, and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, janitorial, general grounds, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security, and electrical systems.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Facility Maintenance Manager coordinates with Corporate Project Development team and manages construction or remodeling programs to ensure work is completed in a timely manner. Ensures that all necessary permits are obtained before projects start. Inspects completed work for conformance to blueprints, specifications, and standards. Authorizes payment for completed work.
• The Facility Maintenance Manager develops and maintains maintenance budgets and costs. Notifies management when facility maintenance costs are not following budget detail.
• Reviews production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements to ensure projects and work orders completion within appropriate deadlines.
• Establishes, prioritizes, and adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Monitors Building Automation Systems (BAS). Reviews, records, and analyzes energy usage and costs. Determines if there are better cost-effective approaches to reduce cost and energy usage.
• Directs workers engaged in maintaining the facility’s physical structure including plumbing, carpentry; painting; plastering; machine servicing; janitorial; general grounds; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; security; and electrical systems.
• Directs workers engaged in ground maintenance activities including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, removing weeds, and raking and disposing of leaves and refuse.
• Directs workers assisting other departments as requested, including moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies needed to effectively maintain and operate the facility.
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase work efficiency.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• May perform maintenance work, but only temporarily or in an emergency.
• May supervise inmates/detainees receiving training in maintenance skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Five (5) years in construction, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry or related work. Journeyman's certification in one or more trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry. Certification as a building maintenance supervisor or Facility Manager from the Building Operating Management Association (BOMA) or Executive Operating Engineer through American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate estimates and amounts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use computers and the software products typically used by the business unit. Experience using BAS computer software.

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