Facilities Manager - Commercial Maintenance & Repair
The Facilities Manager – Commercial Maintenance & Repair is a hands-on leader responsible for maintaining and improving a diverse portfolio of commercial properties across retail, education, hospitality, and office environments. This role combines technical expertise, team leadership, and client-facing service delivery.
As part of our newly launched Good Buildings Facilities Management initiative, you will help build and shape a growing facilities services operation, supporting both internal properties and future external clients. This is a unique opportunity to step into a growing facilities team within a mission-driven organization.
In this hands-on role, the Facilities Manager oversees and performs a wide range of general maintenance, repair, and operational tasks to ensure all properties remain safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role includes management of both Goodwill of Middle Georgia properties and future external contracted buildings through our Good Buildings Facilities Management start up, working closely with the Director of Facilities Management to deliver high quality services.
Responsibilities
- Direct supervision of Facilities Maintenance Foreman, one or more Facilities Maintenance Technicians, and both Good Buildings personnel and external contractors/vendors.
- Serve as the primary client-facing liaison for Good Buildings’ external customers.
- Conduct regular inspections and preventative maintenance across a portfolio of properties, including plumbing, electrical systems, roofing, and general building structure.
- Implement timely repair solutions—such as basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical—while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Manage facilities across Middle Georgia, including:
- Goodwill retail stores and donation sites
- Helms College educational facilities
- Restaurants and conference centers under Edgar’s Hospitality Group
- Job Connection – Career Centers
- Administrative offices
- Future growth may include additional external client sites via Good Buildings.
- Monitor operational budgets and proactively identify cost-saving measures.
- Identify, evaluate, and coordinate external contractors for major projects and repairs.
- Maintain supply and equipment inventories; collaborate with the Director of Facilities on ordering and procurement.
- Ensure all properties adhere to relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Report hazards immediately and participate in ongoing safety training initiatives.
- Act as primary responder for emergency maintenance issues and urgent repairs.
- Maintain comprehensive records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs using work order or maintenance management systems.
- Work closely with on-site staff, external contractors, and leadership on improvement projects and daily operations.
- Attend community and Goodwill meetings as requested or assigned.
- Uphold strong client relations for external Good Buildings contracts.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support organizational goals.