Facilities Manager

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1428280 Heritage Family Credit Union is looking for a hands-on, proactive Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and continuous improvement of our properties. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading a team, managing vendors, and ensuring every branch provides a safe, welcoming environment for our members and employees. What You'll Be Doing - Lead all facilities operations across multiple locations, including preventative maintenance, repairs, renovations, construction projects, and building systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. - Manage vendor relationships and facility services, overseeing contracts, performance, budgets, landscaping, snow removal, custodial services, and other essential property needs. - Guide and develop the Facilities team, coordinating daily operations, responding to emergencies, prioritizing projects, and driving continuous improvements across all Credit Union properties. Who We're Looking For - Experienced facilities professional with 5+ years of progressive facilities management, maintenance, vendor management, or property operations experience. - Strong leader and problem solver who can effectively manage people, projects, budgets, and competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service. - Mechanically inclined and technically knowledgeable, with experience troubleshooting building systems and a commitment to keeping facilities safe, reliable, and efficient. Why Join Us: - Heritage Family Credit Union is a dynamic and member-centric organization committed to making a positive impact on the lives of our members. We believe in delivering not just financial services but fostering meaningful relationships that enhance the overall well-being of our members and communities. With a focus on education, integrity, and community, we strive to be the preferred financial partner for our community. - Benefits Include: - - Paid time off in addition to paid federal holidays - Medical, dental, and vision benefits to employees who regularly work 24+ hours a week - 401k match - Ongoing training opportunities - 8 hours of volunteer time with an organization important to you - Reimbursement each month for Gym membership (up to $25), hobby reimbursement (up to $25) and fresh local foods (up to $25) Salary Range: $65k - $76k annualized Summary: The Facilities Manager is responsible for safeguarding and maintaining all properties owned and operated by Heritage Family Credit Union and overseeing the direction of the Facilities Technicians. Develop annual plans to address seasonal maintenance items for all properties. Develop a preventative maintenance plan to support building systems including HVAC, Water, Sewage, Electrical, and any other systems required to support ongoing operations. Essential Functions Responsible for all facilities management including preventative maintenance, repair, and improvement of facilities, including branch expansions, building new structures, acquiring leased space, improvements to existing facilities, and systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire prevention, and fire suppression. Work with Town Municipalities as needed for building improvements and construction projects. Manage seasonal grounds maintenance and improvement at all Credit Union locations, including but not limited to custodial, plowing, sanding, landscaping, and parking lot maintenance. Assist with annual budget in area of responsibility. Remain attentive to controlling operating costs to stay within or below that budget, minimizing expenses, and improvi g the profitability and financial condition of the Credit Union. Oversee Vendor Management for the facilities department, including vendor selection, evaluation of potential vendors, negotiating prices and contract terms, conducting due diligence and monitoring vendor performance to ensure vendor compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the contract and statement of work. Manage Vendor incidents as necessary related to complaints and issues. Invoice review and approval in areas of responsibility. Perform leadership duties including interviewing and hiring qualified staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing for training and development opportunities, conducting performance evaluations, and inspiring team members with a credit union goal of achieving a high-level of engagement and recognition as a best place to work. Maintain effective communication and coordination of activities with other employees as well as outside cleaning and maintenance vendors. Keep management informed of facilities activities, progress toward established objectives, and of any significant problems. Request assistance when necessary. Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, makes repairs, and assists outside service personnel and vendors as needed. Report major repair and maintenance needs as well as make recom