Workplace Type: Onsite
Employment Type: FT
Job Location: Barberton, OH
JOB SUMMARY
The Facilities Manager exists to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Christian Healthcare Ministries’ Barberton campus. This role ensures that all buildings, systems, and grounds support CHM’s employees, members, and guests through proactive planning, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of resources.
At the highest level, the Facilities Manager is accountable for facility readiness, preventive maintenance programs, vendor and contractor coordination, compliance with safety and building standards, and the effective execution of facilities operations that support CHM’s mission and daily ministry activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide facilities operations leadership by overseeing the maintenance, repair, and performance of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general infrastructure.
- Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure facility reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the lifecycle of building systems and equipment.
- Plan, prioritize, and oversee maintenance activities by assessing facility needs, setting work priorities, and determining when work should be completed internally or through external vendors.
- Manage vendors, contractors, and service providers by coordinating service agreements, monitoring performance, and ensuring work meets quality, safety, and budget expectations.
- Support facilities budgeting and cost stewardship by tracking expenses, monitoring service costs, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost control.
- Ensure safety, compliance, and risk management by maintaining adherence to applicable codes, regulations, and workplace safety standards, and supporting inspections and audits as needed.
- Coordinate facility-related projects by supporting renovations, space changes, equipment installations, and other improvements with minimal disruption to operations.
- Maintain documentation and reporting systems by overseeing work orders, maintenance records, inspections, and service documentation using computerized or manual tracking tools.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders by partnering with leadership and departments to support operational needs, event support, and long-term facility planning.
- Provide hands-on operational support when needed to ensure continuity of service and timely resolution of facility issues.
CORE COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
- Facilities operations and systems management
- Preventive maintenance planning and execution
- Vendor and contractor oversight
- Budget awareness and cost management
- Regulatory compliance and safety oversight
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication and cross-functional collaboration
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Technical, trade, or facilities-related training a plus; equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, or a related field required.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing building systems, coordinating vendors, or managing facility programs.
Certifications
- No certifications required at time of hire.
- Facilities, trade, or safety certifications (HVAC, electrical, OSHA, etc.) preferred and may be obtained post-hire if needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience supporting facility operations in a professional, corporate, healthcare, or multi-building environment.
- Experience using computerized maintenance management or work order systems.