Facilities and Safety Manager

Job Type Full-time Description The Facilities and Safety Manager is a working manager responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and safety compliance of Mittera’s facility or facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role: the individual is expected to actively participate in maintenance tasks alongside managing the department. The Facilities and Safety Manager owns the EHS function, oversees the maintenance team, and ensures that buildings, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards. This role may involve oversight of multiple buildings or locations. Essential Duties — Facilities & Maintenance Perform hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building infrastructure Manage and prioritize work orders, ensuring timely response to urgent repair requests and planned maintenance schedules Maintain asset and equipment maintenance logs, service records, and PM schedules Coordinate with and manage outside contractors and vendors for specialized repairs, inspections, and capital projects Manage maintenance parts inventory and procurement; source and negotiate with suppliers as needed Oversee facility operations across multiple buildings or locations where applicable, ensuring consistent standards at each site Evaluate condition of building systems and infrastructure; recommend and prioritize capital improvements Conduct new equipment and process acceptance inspections prior to deployment Respond to facility emergencies including after-hours situations as required Ensure all facilities meet applicable building codes, fire codes, and regulatory requirements Recruit, interview, hire, and train maintenance staff Oversee daily workflow of the maintenance department and provide constructive, timely performance evaluations Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy Essential Duties — Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Review and update health and safety procedures as needed; create and implement safety plans and ensure daily adherence Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations including OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, DOT, Fire Department, and Company safety rules Develop and improve key safety programs; conduct safety walks daily and formal site safety inspections monthly Lead safety committee meetings and educate employees on safety standards, expectations, and safe machinery operation Investigate on-site accidents and near misses; conduct root cause analysis for OSHA recordables in coordination with Regional EHS Manager Assist with safety compliance training including LOTO, Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, and Machine Safeguarding Determine regulatory requirements and permitting needs for new and modified processes (air, hazardous/non-hazardous waste, stormwater, green initiatives) Conduct environmental compliance inspections including waste accumulation, stormwater, and SPCC Partner with Human Resources to manage OSHA 300 log and maintain documentation of safety procedures, accidents, and related events Act as liaison between management and external safety agencies including fire and insurance personnel Serve as the site representative for all EHS activities; lead Emergency Response Team training and coordination Analyze new equipment for operator safety; research and recommend safety equipment as needed Coordinate and inspect fire extinguishers, cranes/hoists, emergency lights, first aid cabinets, and eyewash stations Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In keeping with Mittera’s philosophy that each individual should be encouraged to reach his or her full potential, and in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations or modifications will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Hours may vary depending on departmental staffing needs. High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or a related field highly preferred 3–5+ years of experience in building/facilities maintenance, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead capacity Hands-on experience with general building systems: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical maintenance Experience managing or coordinating