Facilities Manager

Job Description:

Salary: $60,000

Scope of Position: Ensure all assigned facilities are adequate, safe, compliant, and operationally ready to support daily business and program operations throughout the North Central Connecticut region.

Position Summary: The Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting EDSI's program office facilities and IT coordination serving 37 towns across the North Central Region of Connecticut, including AJC (American Job Center) locations, while providing additional support to other satellite locations as needed. This role ensures facilities are safe, functional, compliant, and fully operational to support business operations, program delivery, and technology needs. The ideal candidate will have hands-on knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, along with experience coordinating facilities, IT, vendors, and operational partners.

Essential Functions

• Manage daily operations of all facility systems, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and life-safety systems
• Perform or coordinate hands-on maintenance, repairs, and inspections as needed
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventive maintenance programs for buildings and infrastructure
• Update design layouts as needed for optimal office space utilization and coordination of office moves and redesign processes
• Coordinate facility renovations, capital improvement projects, and space planning
• Coordinate relocation of various communications lines related to phone and computer systems
• Supervise and coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service vendors
• Interface with NOVUS IT and EDSI IT teams and facility partners to troubleshoot and resolve large-scale facility and technology-related needs
• Trouble-shoot equipment issues, including but not limited to printers, fax machines, and postage
  machines
• Manage facility operations for all AJC and program office locations, including:
  • Snow removal coordination
  • Emergency coverage and continuity plans
  • Facility-related policies, procedures, and documentation
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building, safety, and environmental regulations
• Manage vendor relationships, including sourcing, negotiating, and overseeing contracts for maintenance services, utilities, and supplies
• Perform minor repair
• Respond promptly to facility emergencies and coordinate resolutions across multiple towns
• Implement energy efficiency, sustainability, and cost-saving initiatives
• Serve as a liaison between CWP facilities, IT, AJC partners, landlords, and Program Operations
• Utilize ticket system and track all services provided
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, work orders, and compliance documentation
• Provide regular status reports and other requested data for the Director
• Frequent travel around the North Central Region
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in facilities management, building operations, or quality control
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility safety systems
• Experience supporting multi-site operations across a broad geographic area
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel to various locations within the North Central CT region
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical tasks related to inspections and minor repairs
• Must be available for on-call, after-hours, emergency response, and weather-related facility needs, including snow events

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.