Senior Facilities & Operations Lead - Vernon Hills

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Fitness & Gym Reimbursement

Health & Dental insurance

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Innovation Center Senior Facilities Specialist for its Vernon Hills, IL campus. The role leads facilities management for the R&D Innovation Campus, coordinating maintenance, safety, and renovation projects across the Vernon Hills site and other locations.

Monday–Friday onsite with responsibility for budgeting and contractor oversight. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in facilities management, knowledge of HVAC/electrical/plumbing systems, and a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational, planning, and management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, supervisory and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of repairs and maintenance to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage maintenance for the Vernon Hills campus.
• Plan preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, and alarm systems.
• Coordinate with contractors and service providers to ensure value and quality.
• Manage landscaping, snow removal, and grounds maintenance for all locations.
• Monitor budget for contracts, services, equipment, and supplies; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FLSA, OSHA, ADA).
• Audit inventories and maintain logs and records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Management

Vendor management

Communication

MS Office

Facilities oversight

Education

Bachelor’s or technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an Innovation Center Senior Facilities Specialist for its Vernon Hills, IL campus. The role leads facilities management for the R&D Innovation Campus, coordinating maintenance, safety, and renovation projects across the Vernon Hills site and other locations.

Monday–Friday onsite with responsibility for budgeting and contractor oversight. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in facilities management, knowledge of HVAC/electrical/plumbing systems, and a