Facilities Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for facilities management as well as performing equipment and building maintenance.

• Perform major and/or minor equipment troubleshooting and repairs. Knowledge includes but is not limited to electrical (both high and low voltage, AC and DC) down to machine component level, basic PLC understanding (programming experience not necessary), pneumatics, and plumbing.
• Support production wastewater systems to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements prior to discharge to local municipalities.
• Schedule repairs, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations while meeting production commitments.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with OEM and plant staff.
• Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
• Consult with management, staff, and quality control personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommend measures to improve operations and conditions of machines and equipment in a cost-effective manner.
• Assist Production Manager in coordinating outside contractors for building maintenance needs.
• Comply with all Propelis standards and applicable regulations.
• Comply with Propelis EH&S policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Operate forklift when necessary.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Read and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Follow all personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures.
• Follow departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Work overtime when requested by management, including weekend work as required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with leadership and all levels of organization to efficiently accomplish tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist with additional responsibilities as directed by management.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in facilities/building maintenance.
• Certificate or post‑secondary degree preferred.
• Prior sit‑down forklift experience preferred.

• Operating knowledge and understanding, including but not limited to, the following:
  • Electrical systems (single and 3‑phase electrical)
  • PLC operational understanding along with all I/O components
  • Pneumatics down to component level
  • Basic plumbing of domestic and chilled water systems
  • Basic welding and machining not required, but is a plus
• MS Office Suite, email, and Teams video conferencing proficiency required.
• Maintain exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to follow direction and work individually or as part of a team.
• Self‑driven and able to work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to conceptualize and problem solve.
• Ability to multitask.
• Attention to detail.
• Comply with all company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as needed.

• Vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Use hands to reach, grasp, handle, and feel.
• Effectively communicate.
  
  Required to stand and walk for most of shift.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50‑60 pounds.