Facilities Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the Facilities Maintenance Department while serving as the working manager for the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) campus. This position supervises maintenance staff, coordinates preventative maintenance and repair activities, manages facility improvement projects, and performs skilled maintenance work across administrative offices, educational facilities, museum spaces, event venues, hangars, maintenance buildings, and supporting infrastructure. The Facilities Maintenance Manager ensures campus facilities remain safe, functional, and operational while supporting year-round programs, special events, and organizational operations.
Key Responsibilities
Department Leadership & Supervision

·       Supervise, coach, train, schedule, and evaluate Facilities Maintenance staff while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and customer service.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, and monitor daily maintenance activities, preventative maintenance programs, work orders, and special projects.
• Coordinate staffing, on-call coverage, and departmental resources to support campus operations, special events, and emergency response.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, budgeting, inventory control, and continuous process improvement.
• Provide technical leadership and support to maintenance personnel and contractors.

Maintenance & Facilities Operations

• Oversees and participates in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, roofing, doors, windows, locks, lighting, and general building infrastructure.
• Repairs and maintains facility equipment, including motors, pumps, compressors, fans, water heaters, irrigation systems, ice machines, and other building support equipment.
• Performs minor construction, fabrication, welding, drywall, flooring, painting, and other cosmetic repairs to maintain safe, functional, and professional campus facilities.
• Operates and maintains maintenance equipment and power tools, including lifts, ladders, scaffolding, welders, saws, drills, pressure washers, and landscape equipment.
• Develops, implements, and maintains preventative maintenance schedules and equipment service records to maximize facility reliability and lifespan.
• Responds promptly to facility emergencies, equipment failures, and urgent maintenance issues to minimize operational disruptions.
• Assists with facility setup, teardown, and temporary utility installations for educational programs, conferences, meetings, fundraising events, airshows, and other special events.
• Coordinates with contractors and vendors, obtains quotes, oversees contracted work, and assists with procurement of maintenance materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintains accurate maintenance records, work orders, preventative maintenance documentation, equipment logs, and inventory records.
• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, life safety standards, and organizational safety policies.
• Identifies opportunities for facility improvements, capital replacement planning, equipment upgrades, and operational efficiencies.
• Participates in emergency response activities, severe weather preparation, and post-event recovery efforts as needed.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, or extended hours in support of campus operations, special events, or emergency repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to supervise, coach, develop, and motivate maintenance personnel while fostering a collaborative, safety-focused work environment.
• Thorough knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general facility maintenance, as well as preventative maintenance practices and OSHA safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting and technical skills with the ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain building systems using hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and construction drawings.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize multiple work orders, maintenance projects, and competing operational demands.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships with employees, contractors, vendors, volunteers, and visitors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) or work order software, and the ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and work from ladders, lifts, scaffolding, and other elevated work platforms.

Preferred Certifications

• EPA Section 608 Refrigerant Certification.
• HVAC or Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Trade Certification.
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Certification.
• Forklift and/or Aerial Lift Certification (or ability to obtain).

  Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Facilities Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities management, or a skilled trade, including at least two (2) years in a lead, supervisory, or management role.
• Experience maintaining multiple commercial or institutional facilities—including educational, museum, aviation, or event venue environments—is preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

The Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc. (ACE) is the nonprofit parent organization of the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, the second largest aviation event in the United States and the primary driver of ACE’s annual operating revenue. Drawing more than 200,000 attendees each year, the Expo funds ACE’s mission to Engage, Educate, and Accelerate the next generation of aerospace professionals through hands-on STEM education, scholarships, and youth outreach.

Company Description

The Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc. (ACE) is the nonprofit parent organization of the SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, the second largest aviation event in the United States and the primary driver of ACE’s annual operating revenue. Drawing more than 200,000 attendees each year, the Expo funds ACE’s mission to Engage, Educate, and Accelerate the next generation of aerospace professionals through hands-on STEM education, scholarships, and youth outreach.