MANAGER, FACILITY MAINTENANCE

GEO Group - Milledgeville, GA

Full-time - Manager

Milledgeville, GA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

As the Facility Maintenance Manager at GEO Corrections & Detentions, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our facilities are maintained to the highest standards. This position requires a proactive approach to facility management, overseeing a team responsible for the maintenance and repair of various systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general building upkeep. You will coordinate with corporate and supervisory staff to manage construction or remodeling projects, ensuring that all work is completed according to specifications and within budget. Your leadership will be essential in fostering a culture of safety and efficiency among your team, as you interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations. In this role, you will also be responsible for managing maintenance tools, equipment, and supplies, as well as production schedules to meet project deadlines. Monitoring Building Automation Systems (BAS) will be a key part of your responsibilities, as you analyze energy usage and costs to optimize efficiency. You will coach and supervise workers, including inmates/detainees receiving maintenance training, ensuring they achieve their work goals while adhering to safety standards. Your ability to communicate effectively with various groups, both in writing and verbally, will be vital in this position, as will your problem-solving skills in practical situations. Joining GEO means being part of a community that values diversity and inclusion, where every employee is encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives and ideas. We are looking for individuals who are committed to professional growth and who share our mission of providing the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a difference, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cost-efficient maintenance of various facilities.
• Coordinate with corporate and supervisors to manage construction or remodeling projects; plan permits, inspect work based on blueprints, specifications, and standards.
• Manage maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, budgets, time, and production records as well as working conditions for maximum efficiency.
• Manage production schedules and work procedures to ensure projects meet deadlines.
• Monitor Building Automation Systems (BAS); review, record, analyze and optimize energy usage and costs.
• Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Coach workers in achieving work goals.
• Perform maintenance work (temporarily or in an emergency).
• Supervise inmates/detainees receiving maintenance training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Five (5) years in construction, plumbing, electricity, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry or related work.
• Journeyman's certification in one or more trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry preferred.
• Certification as a building maintenance supervisor or Facility Manager from the Building Operating Management Association (BOMA) or Executive Operating Engineer through American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) preferred.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate estimates and amounts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use computers and the software products typically used by the business unit; experience using BAS computer software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in facility management or a related field.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account