Facilities Manager at Element Materials Technology

Rockford Township, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Systems, Building Maintenance, Mechanical Skills, HVAC, Plumbing, Safety Conscious, Forklift, TPM, Time Management, Resource Management, Facility Layout, Project Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Overview Element has an opportunity for a Facilities Manager. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, technical aptitude, and the ability to manage complex facility needs across multiple sites. Salary: $25- $38/hr DOE Responsibilities Facility Operations & Maintenance:• Oversee aspects of building maintenance, including HVAC, electrical systems (Certification preferred), plumbing, Deionized (DI) water systems, Compressed Dry Air (CDA) systems, cooling towers with chilled water loops, and liquid nitrogen supply systems. This includes performing hands-on routine maintenance and repairs as needed, alongside coordinating larger efforts• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for all facility-related equipment and infrastructure, with a special focus on the unique requirements of environmental test chambers, electrodynamic shakers, and electrical test equipment• Manage and coordinate repairs, installations, and modifications to facilities and specialized testing equipment infrastructure (e.g., power requirements, cooling, water, etc)• Work closely with and coordinate maintenance and repair activities with the landlord or property manager for building-related issues Vendor and Contractor Management:• Source, negotiate with, and manage external vendors and contractors for facility services, repairs, maintenance, specialized equipment support, and janitorial services• Oversee contract compliance and ensure work is completed to a high standard, on time, and within budgetSafety and Compliance:• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and procedures• Coordinate closely with the Site Safety Leader to ensure timely close-out of facility-related safety actions aimed at improving safety for employees, customers, and vendors Budget and Resource Management:• Develop and manage the annual facilities budget, including forecasting expenses, tracking costs, and identifying cost-saving opportunities• Manage inventory of essential facility supplies and equipmentSpace Planning and Management:• Optimize space utilization across both facilities to support current testing needs and future growth• Coordinate office and lab reconfigurations, moves, and expansions as required Project Management:• Lead and manage facility-related projects, such as equipment installations, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades, from conception to completion Communication and Collaboration:• Serve as the primary point of contact for all facility-related matters• Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, including laboratory staff, project management, the Site Safety Leader, and other departments, regarding facility issues, projects, and safety updates• Coordinate effectively with landlords for building, site, and shared service matters Skills / Qualifications Electrical systems, certification preferred Building maintenance Mechanical skills HVAC Plumbing Safety conscious Forklift TPM Time Management Resource Management Facility layout Project Management Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) “If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email Recruitment@element.com”

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Responsibilities

The Facilities Manager will oversee building maintenance, including HVAC and electrical systems, while developing preventative maintenance schedules. They will also manage vendor contracts and ensure compliance with safety policies.