Facilities Manager - Hunter Engineering Company : Job Details

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Looking to build your career with a company that values innovation, stability, and people? Join our dedicated team as a Facilities Manager at our corporate headquarters in Bridgeton, MO.

Since 1946, Hunter Engineering has been aligning cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to quality. As a family-owned, American-made company, Hunter is the global leader in automotive service equipment, with our products used in over 130 countries by top vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and service centers.

We're proud to have been recognized as a Best Places to Work finalist by the St. Louis Business Journal for four consecutive years (2022 – 2025), a testament to our commitment to our people. Here, employees are supported, challenged, and take pride in their work. We offer exceptional benefits, a healthy work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

If you're ready to join a team shaping the future of automotive service, read on.

As a Facilities Manager, you will oversee the maintenance and custodial operations of our 35-acre main campus in Bridgeton, MO, which includes seven buildings and our service center in Maryland Heights, MO. This role does provide occasional after-hours support on a rotational basis.

What You'll Do:

Manage Building Maintenance Team:

• Assume full responsibility for the management and maintenance of multiple facilities
• Coordinate and manage all construction project-related activities, including facility office design, space planning, furniture purchasing, and building expansion
• Oversee Facility Security, including alarm systems and employee card access

Manage Custodial Team:

• Evaluate, modify, implement, and manage existing office cleaning activity
• Look for improved methods to save time and money
• Assist with special events

Manage Grounds Maintenance Contractors:

• Manage all landscaping projects and related grounds maintenance projects
• Grounds maintenance, including lawn care, tree trimming, mulching, etc.

Safety & Compliance:

• Serve as a key partner in supporting and sustaining the company's Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) certification efforts
• Collaborate closely with the Safety team to maintain and continuously improve campus safety programs, procedures, and documentation
• Support safety audits, inspections, and corrective action implementation in alignment with VPP and OSHA standards
• Coordinate emergency preparedness efforts, including evacuation plans, first aid readiness, AED maintenance, and safety drills with the safety team
• Lead or participate in campus safety committee activities and contribute to proactive safety culture development
• Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3+ years of Operations & Management experience or 5+ years of Technical Operations & Management experience required.
• Project management experience, including new construction projects and remodeling; Construction management/superintendent experience preferred
• Acquiring and directing general contractors and selection of quality subcontractors, maintaining schedule targets, and cost control
• Computer skills preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD, and a work-order management system (CMMS or FMX)
• HVAC and controls knowledge preferred with a high level of mechanical aptitude
• Security, access control, and surveillance systems (CCTV) experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines
• Proactive approach with ability to effectively prioritize, communicate status, and complete projects in a timely fashion
• Proven ability to lead and quickly adapt to changing priorities and situations
• Must be a result-oriented, self-starter with the ability to drive the execution of projects and tactical initiatives
• Occasional after-hours support when needed.

What We Offer:

• Profit-Sharing Plan with Safe Harbor Contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Onsite Fitness & Recreation Center

Join us in our mission to ‘Align People and Innovation to Drive Excellence!'