Facilities Manager, Structural Trades & Fleet
$85,387–$106,734 year
On-siteDenver, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Lead and oversee daily operations for a multidisciplinary facilities maintenance team supporting carpentry, welding, painting, structural maintenance, and fleet operations across the Zoo campus. Supervise approximately 6–10 employees while coordinating preventative maintenance activities, operational priorities, project timelines, and work assignments. Provide primary leadership oversight for fleet operations, vehicle maintenance coordination, and fleet-related resource planning. Serve as a key operational contact for after-hours emergency response, including answering calls, assessing operational needs, and dispatching team members appropriately. Conduct operational walkthroughs, inspections, and quality reviews to ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with trade standards. Utilize the Zoo's CMMS for work order management, preventative maintenance tracking, and operational reporting. Assist with departmental budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and contractor oversight. Participate in a rotating management coverage schedule that supports seven-day operational leadership coverage.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience within facilities maintenance, structural trades, fleet operations, skilled trades, or related operational environments
- Strong working knowledge and operational experience in carpentry, welding, painting, and structural maintenance
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to obtain a Colorado Class 'R' Driver's License within three months of hire
- Ability to pass a physical examination
- Background check
- Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety standards, hot work safety procedures, and maintenance safety practices
Desired Qualifications
- Technical trade certification or related education
- Experience leading teams within a multidisciplinary maintenance or facilities environment
- Experience supporting or coordinating fleet maintenance and operations
- Experience working across multiple trade disciplines, including exposure to: Carpentry and framing, Welding and metal fabrication, Painting and finishing, Structural repairs and maintenance, Fleet maintenance or operational support
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and operational stakeholders across multiple disciplines
- Strong leadership, team-building, coaching, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing operational needs and lead effectively in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
- Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs, contractor coordination, operational scheduling, and facilities planning
- Experience with CMMS/work order systems
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