Head of Facilities (Full-Time)

The Facilities Manager at AEVEX Aerospace maintains and oversees the grounds, buildings and equipment to ensure a safe and functional worksite. They will perform many maintenance, safety and management tasks that promote a clean and safe working environment for all employees.
Maintain day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders

• Coordinate between company and outside contractors to resolve issues and execute planned facility modifications and expansion
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment including making repairs as needed
• Receive, manage, and process work order requests; Train and coach direct reports to promote a highly skilled and effective facilities team
• Monitor the safety and cleanliness of interior and exterior areas, such as offices, conference rooms, parking lots and outdoor recreation spaces
• Maintain files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for facility equipment and/or services
• Schedule routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
• Draft and implement preventive maintenance schedules for buildings and equipment
• Participate in emergency response planning and oversee the execution of facility preparations in response to changing weather conditions.
• Ensures that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations
• Participate in strategic planning by forecasting facility short, mid and long term requirements
• Develop and submit facility requirements in support of annual budgeting process
• Provide recommendations for purchases of new equipment
• Maintains facility inventory and orders supplies as necessary
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Review the leadership competencies and edit for the department name.

Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC and other building systems

• Ability to understand written directions in manuals and manufacturer websites
• Clear understanding of the equipment and operations specific to the worksite
• Competent writing and communication skills – including the ability to communicate technical information
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a time sensitive work environment
• Knowledge of standard construction projects
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to complete and maintain records

Coaches, mentors, engage and develop the team, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and learning opportunities.

• Sets performance standards and encourages employee engagement and results through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Provides oversight and direction to the employees in accordance with AEVEX's policies and procedures.

High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree preferred
• Facilities Management Certification a plus
6+ years of facility management expirience
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequently required to operate hand tools, equipment, heavy machinery
Security Clearance
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance, U.AEVEX, headquartered in Solana Beach, California, supports the U.S. national security mission and partner nation needs around the world by providing full-spectrum aviation, remote sensing, and analysis solutions. aircraft modification and certification; flight test instrumentation and support; mission operations service; advanced intelligence data processing, exploitation, and dissemination solutions; and tailored hardware and software mission-system tools. AEVEX uses agile and customized approaches to rapidly define, develop, and deliver specialized solutions for airborne special mission needs for the U.Government, partner nations, and commercial businesses. AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.