Maintenance and Engineering Director

Ableserve; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM, a leader in facility solutions, seeks a Director of Facilities Management in the Los Angeles area to lead on-site operations across multiple sites. You will supervise technicians, manage budgets, and ensure contract compliance while delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities include implementing quality control, safety programs, and staff development to maintain high service levels for complex facilities and large-scale properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of facilities management experience.
• Experience in multi-tenant residential maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site ABM operations and staff.
• Adhere to budget and drive cost control.
• Coordinate with customers to meet service levels.
• Implement quality control and safety programs.
• Lead scheduling, inspections, and inventory control.
• Develop staff and provide growth opportunities.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM’s comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand‑alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.

Pay:$150K/YR+ DOE
The pay listed is the hourly/salary rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant’sexperience, skills, abilities, geographic location,and alignment with market data.

Benefit Information:ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Annual Benefits-Staff and Management

The Director is responsible for developing, planning, organizing and cost controlling procedures to ensure compliance with customer specific contract requirements for multi-site locations. The Director is responsible for performance of services to the customer(s); and ultimately retention of those customer(s) as a client(s). Has direct responsibility for supervising mechanics for the accounts(s), staffing all shifts with service personnel including hiring and training. The Director is also responsible for ensuring all administrative records and processes are maintained regarding hiring information, payroll data and labor and supply records for the account(s). It is imperative the Director implements quality control programs, controls inventory for the sites, and works with the customer(s) personnel at the site to address and make an action plan for any service issues. The Director must also perform the following duties personally; overseeing inspections, quality control, scheduling of periodic work and inventory control of equipment and supplies at the account(s).

• Manages and oversees staff and is responsible for the ABM day to day operations on site.
• Manages the work within the appropriate budget requirements.
• Works closely with the customer.
• Responsibilities will include managing and coaching Team to ensure professional, courteous and compassionate guest services are provided for patients, visitors, and guests.
• Proactively approach, greet and acknowledge all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
• Direct and supervise scheduling of workload adjustment with the onsite mechanics.
• Maintain daily and weekly labor management control.
• Report to Regional Manager any issues or problems with operations, ABM personnel or customer.
• Provide an environment that will allow subordinates to grow and develop skills for futureadvancement.
• Adhere to Corporate and Customer policies.
• Provide support and leadership in special projects/initiatives as directed by the Regional Director.
• Oversee staff in working methods and procedures.
• Notify customer of faulty building conditions.
• Provide customer with outstanding customer service on all levels.
• Make sure proper and adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned or applicable.
• Carry out disciplinary actions as needed.
• Perform Safety inspections.
• Inventory Consumable goods.
• Leads mechanic(s) and coordinator on a day-to-day basis to ensure that services are performed as contracted and at the intended profit margins.
• Interact with customer(s) contacts daily to obtain feedback on services and special needs.
• Troubleshoot potential problems and concerns. Ensures the follow through of the corrective action plans to guarantee satisfactory resolution of customer complaints and needs.
• Implement and manage the company’s quality control monitoring and safety programs.
• Review labor variances, budgets, costs, chargebacks and inventory control records to ensure labor and supply are within budget while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Develop operational improvement plans and implements process changes within policy andprocedure guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and all federal, state and localgovernment regulations.
• This is a working supervisory position.
• Create, implement an IPM program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Job duties may be modified at any time.

• A minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in the facilities management experience is required.
• Must have multi tenant residential maintenance experience
• Must have working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to write reports and business correspondence and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and customers.
• Able to act independently and make accurate decisions with exceptional focus on attention todetail.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional service and interpersonal skills that are interpreted as positive and customer service oriented.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Proven ability to manage, train and develop a large team.
• Able to work well in a customer focused team environment.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant work experience of 5 years +
• Director Facilities Management experience preferred.
• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years of management experience in a service/customer oriented environment.