The Senior Manager- Facility Maintenance oversees all aspects of facility maintenance, building operations, and asset management to ensure a safe, efficient, and reliable work environment. This role leads a team of maintenance professionals, manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, coordinates capital projects, and ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with hands-on technical expertise and strong organizational skills.

Job Category: Salary/Exempt

Department: Facility Management

Reports To: General Manager

Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, additional hours as needed.

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians, supervisors, and contractors.
• Develop and execute facility maintenance strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation for maintenance operations.

Maintenance Operations

• Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security, and structural components.
• Oversee work order systems and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests.
• Coordinate major repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, EPA, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, permits, and certifications.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training and regular audits.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Negotiate and manage service contracts with external vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.

Sustainability & Cost Efficiency

• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce operational costs.
• Recommend and implement sustainable facility initiatives.

Emergency Response

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Act as a key point of contact during critical incidents affecting facilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance best practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and capital projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Professional certifications such as CFM, FMP, PMP, or equivalent are preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Working Conditions: Entire facility: office environment and manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to walk, stand, and inspect building interiors/exteriors regularly.
• May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders or access equipment areas.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies outside regular business hours.

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us.

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.