Facilities Manager
IDEXX
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Westbrook • Maine • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, and performance management for a technically diverse maintenance team across first, second, and third shifts.
- Oversee preventative and corrective maintenance of HVAC systems, air compressors, chillers, cooling towers, high/low pressure steam systems, and hydraulic equipment.
- Manage work orders using IBM Maximo (CMMS) and oversee building automation systems (Siemens BAS).
- Serve as the customer-facing representative for Facilities services across multiple locations.
- Respond to and support planned and unplanned outages, including after-hours emergencies, ensuring business continuity.
- Lead contractor and vendor procurement, contract management, and project oversight.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Use data, metrics, and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with other departments and managers, especially in electrical and other specialized areas.
- Maintain a full-time and on-call presence to support staff and facilities operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related trade discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on knowledge of commercial facilities maintenance.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop technical teams, including creating development plans.
- Experience managing complex systems and equipment in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
- High accountability, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate teams.
- Manage and utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and Building Automation System software.
- Valid driver’s license and availability for 24/7 emergency response.
- Preferred: A valid Maine Boiler Operator’s License is preferred for this position.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Matching
- Discounted Stock Purchasing
- Yearly Merit Increases
- Yearly Bonus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
mechanical engineeringHVAC systemspreventative maintenancecorrective maintenancecommercial facilities maintenancedata analysisKPI managementproject oversightcontract managementvendor procurement
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingperformance managementproblem-solvingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam motivationaccountabilitycollaborationability to work under pressure
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringMaine Boiler Operator’s License