Manager of Facilities

Gilder Search Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks an experienced Manager of Facilities in West Palm Beach, FL to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, safety, and building systems. This hands-on leadership role manages a maintenance/custodial team, vendors, preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and facility projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in commercial facilities or plant operations, 3+ years supervising teams, and strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and life-safety systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in facilities, building maintenance, or plant ops.
• 3+ years supervising maintenance and/or custodial teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead maintenance and custodial staff.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building, and life-safety systems.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance, work orders, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, purchasing, inventory, and service agreements.
• Support budgeting, cost estimates, capital projects, and facility improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety, ADA, and applicable regulations.
• Manage emergency preparedness, including hurricane/severe-weather response.
• Provide after-hours/on-call support as needed.
• Support new construction turnover, commissioning, and maintenance planning for expanded facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

HVAC knowledge

Vendor management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Manager of Facilities

Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Salaried/Exempt

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Manager of Facilities to oversee daily facility operations, maintenance, safety, and building systems. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a maintenance/custodial team, vendors, preventative maintenance, work orders, and facility projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead maintenance and custodial staff.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, building, and life-safety systems.
• Manage preventative and corrective maintenance, work orders, inspections, and repairs.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, purchasing, inventory, and service agreements.
• Support budgeting, cost estimates, capital projects, and facility improvements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, fire/life safety, ADA, and applicable regulations.
• Manage emergency preparedness, including hurricane/severe-weather response.
• Provide after-hours/on-call support as needed.
• Support new construction turnover, commissioning, and maintenance planning for expanded facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial facilities, building maintenance, or plant operations experience.
• 3+ years supervising maintenance and/or custodial teams.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Experience with CMMS/work order systems, preventative maintenance, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Florida hurricane/severe-weather experience preferred.
• Valid Florida driver's license and insurable driving record.
• Ability to work hands-on, outdoors, in mechanical spaces, and respond to emergencies.
• Trade certifications, facilities credentials, or construction experience preferred.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits based on experience.