Job Description
Overview
The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and reliability of critical facility infrastructure systems. This role assists in ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted performance of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and related support equipment. The Engineer collaborates with facility management, contractors, and internal stakeholders to maintain operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives.
Pay: $43,000 - $66,000 per year
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Benefits: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit Recruiting Flyer - Staff & Mgmt
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of critical infrastructure facilities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Support the design and implementation of maintenance strategies to ensure the safety and efficiency of facility systems.
- Develop and maintain procedures for routine and emergency maintenance, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards.
- Monitor facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, to identify potential issues and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors to schedule and oversee maintenance and repair work.
- Assist in developing and managing budgets for facility operations and maintenance.
- Ensure all facility documentation, including maintenance logs and safety records, are accurately maintained.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of facility systems and operations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
- Collaborate with other departments to support facility-related projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of facility management principles and practices, particularly in critical infrastructure industries.
- Experience in developing and implementing maintenance strategies and procedures.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations, codes, permits, and standards, particularly those related to electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify potential issues and develop effective solutions.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
- Proficiency in using facility management software and other relevant tools.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Education, Experience, & Certification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in facility management, engineering, or a related field is desirable but not required.
- 5 years of experience in facility management, preferably in a critical infrastructure industry.
- Experience with critical systems such as HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
- Certification in facility management (e.g., Certified Facility Manager (CFM)) is desirable but not required.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum or similar collaborative tools is a plus.
- Ability to obtain relevant certifications within 6-12 months if not already certified.
Preferred Attributes:
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and the ability to pivot and adapt to new approaches when necessary.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing team members.
- Critical thinking and data analytics skills to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and best practices.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, and climbing as required for facility inspections and maintenance.
- Availability for on-call duties and emergency response as needed
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
| Industry | Business Services - Other |
| Salary | $43,000–$66,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1909 |
| Website | http://www.abm.com/ |
About Company
ABM offers a wide variety of service-related positions, including electricians, HVAC technicians, security officers, parking attendants, and cleaning jobs. ABM cares about your success.
We provide training so that you learn new job skills and take pride in the quality service you're giving to clients. You'll look like the trained professional you are when you wear a ABM uniform.For your health and safety, we use non-toxic cleaning products and up-to-date equipment.
Our internal training program focuses on teaching you the skills and processes that have helped many of our employees starting out as a janitor, cashier, security officer or building engineer grow into various management roles throughout the company. These jobs aren't your everyday at ABM; they are careers.
Thousands of commercial, industrial, government and retail clients look to ABM for consistent quality service that meets their specialized facility service needs including commercial cleaning and maintenance, facility engineering, energy efficiency, parking and security services.
With fiscal 2011 revenues of approximately $4.2 billion and nearly 100,000 employees, our 300+ offices across the U.S. and various international locales enable us to provide custom facility solutions to sites of all sizes — from neighborhood banks and schools to the largest and most complex facilities, such as corporate office parks and major airports.
With more than 300+ offices located throughout the country, we are always accepting applications for janitorial maintenance, landscaping gardeners, security guards, parking attendants, shuttle drivers and building engineers.
ABM IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (MINORITY/FEMALE/VETERAN/DISABILITY)
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