Facilities Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager

Job Description

This role leads facilities maintenance operations at a cold storage distribution facility, ensuring that all interior and exterior areas, equipment, and vital systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will oversee preventive maintenance, repairs, and compliance activities, including responsibility for the onsite wastewater treatment plant. In addition, you will supervise a small team of Facility Technicians, driving a culture of safety, cleanliness, quality, and continuous improvement across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities maintenance activities for a cold storage distribution facility, covering both interior and exterior areas.
• Plan, schedule, and oversee preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment and building systems to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Diagnose equipment and system failures, determine root causes, and perform or direct timely repairs.
• Manage maintenance and repair of vital systems, including HVAC, plumbing, pumps, electrical, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Oversee maintenance of facility grounds, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained exterior areas.
• Manage the operation, maintenance, and performance of the wastewater treatment plant, ensuring full compliance with applicable government regulations and standards.
• Develop, implement, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance activities to ensure consistency, safety, and quality.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring safe work practices, hazard identification, and adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and organization in maintenance work areas and throughout the facility.
• Provide hands-on leadership and supervision to a small team of Facility Technicians, including assigning work, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Monitor and manage labor resources effectively, balancing workloads and optimizing maintenance coverage.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance processes, equipment reliability, and facility performance.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits by providing documentation, reports, and facility access as needed.
• Ensure high levels of internal customer service by responding promptly to facility issues and coordinating solutions with other departments.
• Train Facility Technicians and other relevant staff on maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment operation.
• Track and report key maintenance metrics, such as PM completion rates, downtime, and repair history, and use this data to guide improvements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership to align maintenance strategies with operational goals and support future facility growth and enhancements.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in facility or commercial maintenance.
• Proven leadership experience in a relevant maintenance or facilities field.
• Hands-on skills in HVAC systems, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical work skills, including safe troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance management practices.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, plumbing, and electrical issues in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience with facilities maintenance management, including planning, prioritizing, and supervising work.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods and safely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform tasks at heights in a safe and controlled manner.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to supervise and guide maintenance technicians in daily operations.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to accuracy, quality, and detail in maintenance work and documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management or maintenance supervision in an industrial, warehouse, or cold storage environment.
• Experience in facilities or building maintenance, including interior and exterior systems.
• Experience with HVAC management in a commercial or industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician, including repair and troubleshooting of facility equipment.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and related maintenance practices.
• Experience with electrical maintenance and maintenance repair in a production or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment plant operations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance operations.
• Strong customer service orientation when supporting internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or participating in audits related to facilities or maintenance.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a direct placement into a rapidly growing startup in the booming cold storage industry, providing the chance to shape and influence maintenance operations in state-of-the-art, newly remodeled facilities. You will work in a modern, climate-regulated environment with advanced cold storage technology, while enjoying the stability and long-term potential that comes with a high-growth sector. The organization values continuous improvement, safety, and quality, creating a setting where your ideas and leadership can have a visible impact and where you can grow your career alongside the company’s expansion.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, climate-regulated cold and dry storage distribution facility that has been newly remodeled and constructed, featuring state-of-the-art cold storage infrastructure. You will work around HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, pumps, plumbing systems, and a wastewater treatment plant, with regular use of tools and equipment for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. The environment includes both indoor and outdoor work, and you will spend significant time on your feet, occasionally working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds. The position follows a day-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, providing a predictable workweek while supporting ongoing facility operations in a modern, clean, and safety-focused setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Liberty, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Health Dental Vision PTO Vacation 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liberty,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.