SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director/VP of Manufacturing Operations, the Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring the building’s services and maintenance meet all operational needs.

DIRECT REPORTS:

- N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

- Ensures buildings and grounds are clean and safe
- Ensures that the facilities, production equipment, are fully operational with all utilities functioning properly
- Operates and maintains custodial functions, including overseeing cleaning services to ensure they are completed satisfactory
- Conducts and documents regular facilities inspections, and production equipment inspections
- Checks completed work by vendors and contractors
- Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications
- Forecasts, allocates, and supervises the financial and physical resources of the facilities management
- Records and monitors all maintenance expenditures
- Ensures stock levels are maintained within the approved budget
- Develops and manages facility service contracts regarding maintenance, safety, environmental, repairs, improvements and modifications
- Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and assists with energy management
- Responsible for the purchase of goods and services that directly impact the operation of the facility
- Plans, coordinates and communicates with managers and department representatives of any office or equipment moves
- Performs routine maintenance on facilities and making repairs as needed
- Schedules routine inspections and emergency repairs with outside vendors
- Ensures proper security measures for the workplace, including collaborating with security system vendors or a team of security professionals
- Maintains day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders
- Creates reports on maintenance, repairs, safety and other occurrences for supervisors and other relevant staff




- Prepares facilities for changing weather conditions
- May plan and coordinate office assignments for new employees
- Coordinates all office equipment moves
- Performs other duties outside their scope of work as assigned and required

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPENTENCIES:

- High School graduate or General Education Degree
- 2 to 4 years related facilities experience preferred
- Mechanically inclined; general experience working with mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing etc.
- Strong project management, negotiation, and leadership skills; detail oriented and the ability to successfully complete all tasks in a fast-paced environment
- General knowledge of environmental regulations (i.e. WBC, OHS etc.)
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on customer service
- Robust computer skills (MS Office suite)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturing environment requiring some or all the following:

- Prolonged periods of sitting while performing assembly tasks at a workstation, as well as the ability to stand for prolonged periods during assembly line work
- Repetitive tasks involving hand and wrist motions, such as assembling small parts, using tools and operating machinery
- Fine motor skills for accurate and efficient assembly
- Frequent reaching, grasping, pushing or pulling production materials
- Capable of lifting and carrying battery components, tools or assembled units weighing up to 50lbs. May involve moving or positioning items within the manufacturing area
- Standing, bending or kneeling to access equipment, perform on-site assessments, operate machinery, handle delicate components or performs tasks at various heights and angles
- Working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels. May involve exposure to battery chemicals or other materials used in the assembly process.
- Required to wear and properly use personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and gloves as required by safety protocols

📌 Facilities Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Lithion Battery
📍 Calgary