Facilities Maintenance Manager
Aerotek
**Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a highly experienced and technically skilled Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee operations across two warehouse and distribution centers, totaling 200,000 square feet. This role is responsible for 24/7 coverage and leads a team to maintain all critical infrastructure in support of food distribution and cold storage operations. The Facilities Maintenance Manager ensures compliance, safety, and uptime of all facility systems, while managing both internal technicians and external contractors. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety systems, solar energy, Building Management Systems (BMS), sprinkler systems, and general warehouse maintenance.
**Responsibilities**
+ Provide leadership and day-to-day management of facilities operations across DC and VA facilities, requiring commuting.
+ Ensure 24-hour coverage through staffing plans, on-call schedules, and emergency protocols.
+ Oversee all warehouse systems including Building Management Systems (BMS) for HVAC, lighting, and mechanical controls, sprinkler systems, backup generators, UPS systems, elevators, dock doors, roll-up gates, material handling infrastructure, security access systems, alarms, cameras, and cold storage/freezer panel infrastructure.
+ Develop and maintain a robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
+ Lead facility audits and inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
+ Maintain facility compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, NFPA, ADA, and AIB annual audits.
+ Lead, train, and develop a facilities maintenance team, ensuring strong communication, accountability, and performance.
+ Manage external vendors and contractors for specialized services such as elevators, HVAC, and fire safety.
+ Oversee janitorial, lawn care, snow removal, and parking lot maintenance.
+ Develop and manage the annual facilities maintenance budget, including planning for capital improvement projects.
+ Track spending and identify cost savings through vendor negotiations, energy management, and lifecycle planning.
+ Support long-term facilities planning, including expansion, renovations, and system upgrades.
**Essential Skills**
+ Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities or maintenance management in a warehouse, manufacturing, or food distribution environment.
+ In-depth technical knowledge of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems, fire/life safety, sprinklers, alarm systems, BMS, solar, UPS, and generators.
+ Proven experience managing 24/7 facility operations and multi-site responsibilities.
+ Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
+ Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and project management skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field.
+ Professional certifications such as CFM, BOC, or EPA Universal HVAC Certification.
+ Experience in regulated environments (FDA, USDA, food-grade warehouses).
+ Familiarity with LEAN or 5S facility practices.
**Why Work Here?**
Enjoy great benefits while working for a non-profit organization that values its employees and promotes a positive work-life balance.
**Work Environment**
Management of two facilities, including warehouse and refrigeration, located in Lorton, VA and DC. The role involves overseeing operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a focus on maintaining safety and efficiency.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Permanent position based out of Lorton, Virginia.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $83818.00 - $93678.00/yr.
We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits including competitive compensation and benefits, free onsite parking, complimentary shuttle to metro, professional development, growth, and volunteer opportunities, fun work in a diverse environment.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Insurance covered at 75%
Multiple providers offered
Optional program through Nonstop Health that covers all deductible expenses
401k retirement savings with matching
Company contributes up to 9% in employee matching
PTO:
New employees start at 3 paid weeks per year
4 paid weeks in fourth year
Sick Leave
10 days of paid sick leave per year
Paid Holidays
12 holidays per year
2 floating holidays
Paid week off between Christmas and New Years (in addition to PTO)
Summer Fridays (2 hours early release)
Professional Development:
Generous annual professional development stipend
Annual technology stipend
Outings and events:
Regular sponsored staff events (ex: holiday parties, summer barbeque, bowling, museum outings, and more)
Monthly staff lunches
Baby Bonding Leave
Life, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (Medical, Dependent Care, & Transportation)
Employee Assistance Program
Free on-site parking and shuttle service to two nearest Metro stations
Office stocked with free coffee and snacks
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Lorton,VA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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