Maintenance and Facilities Project Specialist

Husky Technologies; Milton (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with match

Annual incentive bonus

Shift premium: 25% Afternoon Shift

On-site cafeteria

On-site fitness center

Campus private land for recreation

Job summary

Husky Technologies is seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Project Specialist to lead maintenance and facilities projects at the Milton, Vermont campus. You will drive capital installations, shutdowns, and improvement initiatives while coordinating with site managers and external contractors.

The role emphasizes strong project management, strategic planning, and supplier negotiations, with a focus on building maintenance excellence and a safe, efficient campus environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in building maintenance or facilities.
• Strong project management, organizational and time management skills.
• Engineering degree preferred and leadership abilities.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage maintenance and facilities projects to minimize disruptions.
• Develop repair and maintenance procedures for teams and contractors.
• Evaluate and select external contractors to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate activities with managers across the organization.
• Estimate costs, time, and resources; prepare work orders and track progress.
• Create investment strategies and capital justifications as needed.
• Lead contract negotiations on facilities topics and oversee building projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Title: Maintenance and Facilities Project Specialist

Id: 18297

Type: FullTime

Location: Milton, VT

Are you looking to join a world-class manufacturing organization? At Husky TechnologiesTM, we produce industry-leading injection molding equipment in a clean, modern manufacturing environment. We offer employees the opportunity to grow their careers, contribute to meaningful work and help create technologies that touch millions of lives every day.

Why Join Team Husky

• Competitive pay
• Outstanding 401(k) contribution AND match program
• Annual incentive bonus
• 25% Afternoon Shift premium
• On-site cafeteria
• On-site fitness center
• 700 acres of private land to walk, bike, run or cross-country ski
• Well-lit, climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Industry-recognized training and development opportunities
• Amazing team – we are the best in the world at what we do!

Our Milton Campus

Husky’s primary United States manufacturing facility is located in Milton, Vermont on a large, beautiful campus just 30 minutes north of downtown Burlington. This 280,000 square foot bright, clean manufacturing environment is set on 700 acres of private land. It features on-site amenities for our team members and guests, and one of the strongest safety records in the industry.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

Summary of Role

Responsible for the management of maintenance and facilities projects and to help maintain a world class appearance of the Husky Milton campus. Identify and execute business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives in support of corporate maintenance and facilities management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, schedule, and manage maintenance and facilities projects (i.e., capital installations, shutdowns, emergency rebuild repairs, Internal Maintenance Efficiency projects, etc.) to rectify breakdowns and malfunctions and minimize business disruptions.
• Develop and implement repair and maintenance procedures (LOTO, Work Instructions, ect.) to be utilized by the maintenance teams and contractors.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new maintenance and facilities equipment and tools to enhance the capabilities of the teams.
• Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with external contractors (for example builders, electricians) to minimize costs and ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Liaise with functional or operational area managers throughout the organization to coordinate scheduled activities with their areas.
• Estimate the cost, time, and resources required for projects; prepare work orders and monitor the progress of work against estimates.
• Create and propose investment strategies and submit capital justifications as needed.
• Participate (and lead) contract negotiations with all related facilities topics (e.g. waste removal).
• Responsible for all projects and work related to the building to include recommendations, implementation and follow up/execution. Key contributor in facilities related decisions.
• Main contact for interior design, engineering, architectural design and construction management services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in building maintenance/facilities.
• Strong project management, organizational and time management skills required.
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Advanced strategic planning experience highly preferred
• Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and process mapping abilities.
• Must have experience with supplier negotiations.
• Excellent multi-tasker and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with others.
• Takes pride in the quality of their work.
• Demonstrated ability to follow through and execute timely.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).