Maintenance Director

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Retirement match

Day care discounts

Pet care

Medical benefits

Dental

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Duluth, MN seeks a dedicated Maintenance Director to lead our client’s facilities team. You will oversee maintenance, safety, and improvements of facilities and vehicles, coordinate with contractors, and guide a hardworking team to keep environments clean, safe, and welcoming.

Requirements include a 3+ year background in facilities maintenance, a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and valid certifications and driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, housekeeping, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent practical experience.
• Valid driver’s license; CPR, AED, First Aid, and CPO certifications within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations: manage facility and vehicle maintenance including preventive plans.
• Lead the team: schedule, coach, and review maintenance staff.
• Vendor & regulation management: oversee contractors and ensure 100% compliance with regulations.
• Financial oversight: prepare budgets and monitor expenditures for capital projects.
• Cross-branch support: provide backup services and safety coverage for nearby locations.
• Hands-on repairs: perform repairs and safely operate cleaning equipment.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Motorized equipment

Job description

Terms

I am at least 18 years old

I am legally authorized to work in the United States

We are seeking a dedicated and community-minded Maintenance Director to lead our client's facilities team. In this role, you will oversee the maintenance, safety, and improvement of our facilities and vehicles. You will manage daily upkeep, coordinate with contractors, and lead a hardworking team to ensure a welcoming, clean, and safe environment for everyone who walks through our clients' doors.

Starting Pay: $52k - $63k (hourly)
Schedule: Day shift Monday - Friday w/ on-call responsibilities for emergencies

Perks & Benefits:

• Stock Option plans/Retirement w/ match
• Facility perks for employees and their families (including day care discounts and pet care)

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate Operations: Manage overall facility and vehicle maintenance, including developing and executing preventative maintenance plans.
• Lead the Team: Supervise, schedule, coach, and review maintenance assistants and housekeeping staff.
• Vendor & Regulation Management: Oversee all on-site contractors, request/review project bids, and work with outside agencies (fire, health, building depts.) to ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Financial Oversight: Prepare maintenance budgets, monitor expenditures, and interpret basic financial statements or forecasts to support annual capital projects.
• Cross-Branch Support: Provide backup coverage and building services support for nearby branch locations during turnover or staff vacations to maintain safety standards.
• Hands-on Repairs: Complete repair work timely, operate motorized equipment, and safely handle cleaning equipment and chemical solvents.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in facilities maintenance, housekeeping, or a related field.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field OR equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications: Valid driver?s license. Must have, or be able to obtain within 60 days of hire, CPR, AED, First Aid, and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certifications (training can be provided).
• Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of repair methods, cleaning equipment, paint, and chemical compounds/solvents. Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs, climb ladders/stairs, stand for extended periods, and perform outdoor tasks like snow shoveling/plowing in varying weather conditions.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass a standard pre-employment background check and a post-offer medical exam.
• Prior experience managing multi-site facilities or branch operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• medical
• prescription
• dental
• vision
• AD&D
• life insurance offerings
• short-term disability
• 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility)