Senior Facilities Maintenance Lead - Critical Infrastructure

Battelle National Biodefense Inst; Frederick (MD); In loco; USD 113.000 - 186.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

NBACC at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance of critical infrastructure in a biocontainment environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate with researchers, and ensure biosafety and regulatory compliance across all operations.

The role requires extensive facility maintenance experience, leadership, and a strong customer-service orientation in a high-containment setting.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent; advanced technical training, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, or facility management) are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building maintenance, with experience in critical infrastructure or biocontainment facilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards applicable to critical infrastructure and biological research facilities, including biosafety protocols.

Mansioni

• Oversees and supervises Facility Maintenance Specialist (FMS) staff performing maintenance and repair of facility infrastructure, ensuring proper operation and compliance with biocontainment and critical infrastructure requirements; provides technical guidance to staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues, contractors, consultants, vendors, and both internal and external customers.
• Provides direct supervision to maintenance personnel, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to safety, operational, and customer service standards.
• Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment by mentoring staff, conducting regular performance evaluations, and developing growth plans to enhance technical skills and leadership potential.
• Works collaboratively with the Facilities Systems Supervisor to manage staff tasking ensuring maintenance operations are planned, performed and completed in a timely manner maintaining continuous facility operations.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for facility users, ensuring maintenance services are delivered promptly, professionally, and with a customer-focused approach.
• Maintains knowledge of pertinent regulations and institutional policies, including biosafety, biosafety, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Under the general direction of senior leadership, develops and implements maintenance schedules to ensure the continuous operation of critical systems, minimizing disruptions to facility operations.
• Ensures all maintenance activities comply with regulatory, safety, and biosafety standards; supervises adherence to protocols and procedures, with periodic oversight from senior leadership.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements in maintenance operations and implements best practices to enhance facility reliability and efficiency, with periodic review and input from senior leadership.
• Fosters a work environment which encourages staff participation, supports a robust safety culture, and promotes a strong, service-oriented approach to supporting researchers.

Conoscenze

Facility maintenance leadership

Supervisory experience

Biocontainment knowledge

Regulatory compliance

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Problem-solving

Formazione

High school diploma

Technical training

Bachelor's degree preferred

Strumenti

CMMS

EAMS

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

NBACC at Fort Detrick in Frederick, MD is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance of critical infrastructure in a biocontainment environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate with researchers, and ensure biosafety and regulatory compliance across all operations.

The role requires extensive facility maintenance experience, leadership, and a strong customer-service orientation in a high-containment setting.