Lead Facilities Manager, 15-Site Operations Newark

Aerotek; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a 15-person maintenance team across 15 Newark building sites. The role combines hands-on repairs with leadership, ensuring safety, reliability, and top-notch tenant service.

You will manage work orders, coordinate with vendors, and oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while promoting a collaborative, high-energy work environment. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role in Newark, NJ.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated managerial experience overseeing maintenance or facilities teams, including direct supervision of technicians.
• Hands-on experience in HVAC systems and building maintenance, with the ability to perform repairs when needed.
• Strong background in facilities maintenance, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repair work.
• Experience in facility management across multiple sites or buildings.
• Ability to create, manage, and prioritize work orders for building maintenance and repairs.
• Vendor management experience, including coordinating and overseeing external contractors for specialized services.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, with the ability to respond effectively to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.
• Bilingual communication skills to support interaction with staff and building occupants.
• Ability to act as a hands-on leader, working alongside the team while providing direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a maintenance team of approximately 15 technicians.
• Manage facilities operations across 15 building sites in Newark, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Create, prioritize, and manage work orders for maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate and perform hands-on repairs and maintenance work as needed.
• Assess issues and elevate complex problems to external vendors when necessary.
• Select, coordinate, and manage vendors for specialized services.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems to maintain performance.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is completed to reduce downtime.
• Monitor building upkeep including painting and cleaning.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and occupant concerns.
• Maintain documentation of work orders and vendor services.
• Foster teamwork and a collaborative work environment.
• Utilize bilingual skills to interact with a diverse workforce.

Skills

Management experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Mechanical systems

Multi-site management

Work order management

Vendor management

Customer service

Bilingual

Hands-on leadership

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead a 15-person maintenance team across 15 Newark building sites. The role combines hands-on repairs with leadership, ensuring safety, reliability, and top-notch tenant service.

You will manage work orders, coordinate with vendors, and oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while promoting a collaborative, high-energy work environment. This is a contract-to-hire onsite role in Newark, NJ.