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Capital Area Food Bank · 1 day ago

Facilities Manager

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $94K/yr

7+ years exp

Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) is dedicated to addressing food security, poverty, and equity through education and collaboration. They are seeking a highly experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee operations across their warehouse and distribution centers, ensuring compliance, safety, and uptime of all facility systems.

Non Profit

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and day-to-day management of facilities operations across DC and VA facilities. (Commuting will be required)

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 and fire safety equipment in partnership with vendors such as BFPE (Baltimore Fire Protection Equipment) or equivalent, Backup generators and Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Elevators, dock doors, roll-up gates, and material handling infrastructure, Security access systems, alarms, and cameras, Cold storage/freezer units, Solar panel infrastructure

Develop and maintain a robust Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform corrective repairs

Lead facility audits and inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance

Maintain facility compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations including: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), AIB (American Institute of Baking) annual audit – Food and Safety

Ensure up-to-date records of inspections, testing, permits, and safety logs

Lead, train, and develop a facilities maintenance team, ensuring strong communication, accountability, and performance

Manage external vendors and contractors for specialized services (e.g., elevators, HVAC, fire safety, landscaping)

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, system upgrades and supervisory responsibilities

Qualification

HVACFacilities ManagementBuilding Management SystemsCMMSElectrical SystemsPlumbingFire Safety SystemsProject ManagementVendor ManagementBudgetingSafety ComplianceRegulatory KnowledgeLEAN Practices5S PracticesLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Management

Required

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, and alarm systems, BMS, solar, UPS, generators

Proven experience managing 24/7 facility operations and multi-site responsibilities

Proficient in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications

Strong leadership, troubleshooting, and project management skills