Facilities Manager

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards. Position will support the weekend shift, Friday thru Sunday days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform maintenance and repair of all systems, building projects, assets and site improvements including building, parking areas, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and infrastructure systems.
• Manages and performs all preventative maintenance programs.
• Coordinate with local management regarding all facilities activity in the buildings.
• Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating tasks to maintenance team members or completing maintenance orders.
• Monitoring the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms and parking lots.
• Performing routine maintenance on facilities, troubleshoot and diagnosing root cause analysis and make repairs as needed.
• Scheduling and performing routine inspections and emergency repairs with the maintenance team and/or outside vendors.
• Ensuring proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals.
• Create reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff as needed.
• Collaborating with building owners and upper management on budgeting for facilities needs.
• Advanced skills and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors, and team members.
• Keen attention to detail, problem solving, time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Assist in the development of capital project organization, scheduling and budget.
• Proficiency with repair tools and techniques.
• Preparing facilities for changing weather conditions.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Identify energy saving ansate reduction opportunities and work with EHS and Finance teams to obtain internal and grant funding for the proposed projects.
• Participate in ongoing risk reduction initiatives through internal auditing, safety committee, companywide safety events, and third-party audits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing facilities and maintenance management experience
• Requires a hands-on, self-starter that has a clear aptitude for the systems, mechanics, and structural components of commercial buildings, infrastructure, and maintenance, including such as utilities HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Excellentleadership,communication, andinterpersonal skills.
• Ability toprioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing production needs.
• Proficient in using maintenance management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant tools.

Export Compliance Requirement

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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