Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager (Full Time)
Department: Maintenance/Facilities

Pay: $57,000.00 - $94,000.00 per year

Job Description:

The Facilities Manager provides leadership and oversight for facilities maintenance, campus infrastructure, vendor management, and facility-related capital planning. This position ensures the safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operation of Benedictine’s Ridgely campus.

The Facilities Manager supervises maintenance staff, manages contractors, coordinates projects, and supports long-term facility improvement initiatives. This role combines strategic planning and operational leadership with hands‑on involvement in daily maintenance needs.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and as needed
Location: Ridgely, Maryland
Classification: Exempt

• Hire, supervise, and provide leadership to campus facilities maintenance staff.
• Oversee the maintenance, construction, improvement, and repair of campus buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate facility projects with department managers to ensure work is understood, properly scheduled, and completed with minimal impact on program operations.
• Ensure landscaping, preventive maintenance, lighting, and other routine maintenance services are completed on schedule.
• Solicit bids from contractors and obtain required approvals for final contracts.
• Collaborate with organizational leadership and the Board of Directors to develop and manage facilities maintenance and capital budgets.
• Review and inspect contracted work to ensure quality, accuracy, and completion.
• Work alongside maintenance staff to assist with daily maintenance needs.
• Manage the facility work-order system, assign tasks, monitor workloads, and report identified concerns to leadership.
• Maintain facility safety standards in compliance with local, state, federal, and insurance requirements.
• Participate in the weekly on-call schedule and ensure appropriate coverage for equipment failures and weather‑related emergencies.
• Coordinate required facility inspections, including boiler, health, fire, water, and sewer inspections.
• Participate in the Board of Directors’ Facilities Committee and other committees or organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Cooperate with Benedictine administration and regulatory agencies during inspections and investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous commercial facilities management experience in a similarly sized, multi‑building facility is required.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Prior experience developing, projecting, and managing a departmental budget is required.
• Working knowledge of facility systems and trades, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, security, and grounds maintenance.
• Functional computer skills, including word processing, maintenance management systems or applications, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background checks through CJIS as required under Family Law Article 5‑561, and CPS clearance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in good standing and meet Benedictine’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must be able to lift or push up to 50 pounds and perform the physical responsibilities of the position.
• Must support and demonstrate a strong commitment to Benedictine’s mission and values.

As a member of the Benedictine team, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits, plus employer‑matched 403(b) retirement contributions.
• Professional development opportunities, including career advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, and education assistance.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave benefits.