Head of Facility Management Headquarter (m/w/d)

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for maintaining Green Mountain Transit’s (GMT) properties, ensuring that all locations are safe for employees and customers, maintained to preserve function and respectful appearance, and reflect positively on GMT. Depending on the issue, the Facilities Manager may be hands‑on in making repairs/improvements or a coordinator of external and internal staff performing these functions.

Oversees the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds at GMT Headquarters and the Downtown Transit Center in Burlington.

Oversees the maintenance and repair of over 100 rider shelters spread across our service region, including coordination with local municipalities.

Coordinates custodial operations in collaboration with the Maintenance Management staff.

Ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations related to facility management, including fire safety, ensuring all locations operate in accordance with OSHA/VOSHA/local standards (Note: bus safety, driver safety, and mechanic safety will be managed by GMT operations staff, with the Facilities Manager working closely with vehicle maintenance department on safety systems in garage areas).

Develops the scope of work in contracts and oversees the management of the resulting awarded contracts for contractors providing property management services, including but not limited to snow removal, lawn care, and janitorial services.

Supports GMT staff in inventorying properties and property management equipment, their condition, and their future needs to aid with capital planning and multiyear budgeting of property management.

Supports the Capital Projects team and other internal staff in managing new construction and renovations.

May support the IT staff and operations staff with maintenance and repairs to property‑based surveillance equipment (not onboard bus surveillance), displays and Wi‑Fi at the transit centers, and customer signage.

Education and/or Experience: Five (5) or more years’ experience in property management, facilities management, business administration, or related field or a bachelor’s degree in property management, facilities management, business administration, or related field and two (2) or years’ experience.

Understanding of building and grounds systems, including the ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs.

Proficiency in email and have familiarity or willingness to learn the Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite of products for document sharing and collaboration. Willingness to learn specialized software, if necessary, for property management.

Schedule: This is an on‑site position, exempt (not eligible for overtime) and will work primarily Monday - Friday.

Health: 92.5% paid health care coverage by GMT, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription. 100% paid premiums for Short‑Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability by GMT.

Savings: GMT offers 457 Retirement Plans. GMT believes that an inclusive and diverse workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill the agency’s mission.

GMT is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services. In addition to federal law requirements, GMT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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