Company
Drummond Scientific Company, located just outside of Philadelphia, PA, is a family-owned company that leverages nearly 75 years of experience to maintain its position as an elite developer and manufacturer of consumable medical devices, which include both microvolume liquid transfer technology and rapid diagnostics. Our branded products can be found in laboratories across the globe and are continuously recognized for their durability and reliability. Despite the notoriety gained from the products bearing the Drummond name, what truly establishes the company as an industry leader is its role as a contract manufacturer. Parts made by Drummond have helped create and save lives by revolutionizing the field of in vitro fertilization and enabling the diagnostic technologies of many of the largest, and most innovative, companies in the world.
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives in hands-on environments to oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and safety of our facilities. This role requires practical knowledge of systems, equipment, and a proactive approach to ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. This role will report directly to the Director of Operations.
Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise or directly perform routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting.
- Manage or work alongside a team of maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring they are well-trained and equipped to handle repairs and upkeep.
- Working as a Manager of Facilities, you are responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling functions and activities of plant operations and building renovations.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Respond to urgent facilities-related issues, such as power outages, leaks, or system failures, with hands-on troubleshooting and quick resolution.
- Researches and estimates costs of facilities projects including costs for labor, equipment, and materials.
- Performs or facilitates inspections of all parts of the organization’s grounds and facilities to identify areas that need repairs or upgrades and take immediate action.
- Approves renovations, maintenance, and installations when necessary.
- Oversees construction and design projects to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, architectural standards, and contractual requirements.
- Maintains a recordkeeping system documenting facility use, maintenance schedules, and any other information required by internal policy or by local, state, and federal agencies.
- Ensure all safety protocols are in place and the building complies with local regulations (fire safety, emergency exists, OSHA standards).
- Maintains an ongoing dialogue and working relationship with staff from other departments to ensure facilities needs and problems are quickly communicated, identified, and resolved.
- Maintains design and construction records.
- Maintains and issues keys or other access to various buildings and mechanical rooms.
- Collaborates with other staff and stakeholders to review and update the organization’s physical master plan.
- Assists with preparation of the yearly facilities management budget and special budgets for future building and remodeling projects, focusing on cost-effective solutions and preventative maintenance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues on-site, without solely replying on external contractors.
- Ability to perform hands-on repairs and maintenance tasks in a variety of building systems.
- Strong technical aptitude in electrical, HVAC, high voltage systems, and other building systems..
- Thorough understanding of facilities planning principles, preventative maintenance strategies, best practices, and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal building codes, ordinances, and regulations.
- Project management (for larger renovation or upgrade projects), and vendor negotiation and management.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage relationships with vendors and contractors..
- Ability to prioritize and delegate multiple tasks and projects to ensure each is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
- Basic understanding of building design, construction, and maintenance as needed to maintain or ensure maintenance of equipment, buildings, and other parts of the organization’s facilities.
Education and Experience:
- Five years of related experience required.
- Previous experience managing a team of facilities staff.
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
- Forklift Certification preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to physically access all interior and exterior parts of the facilities.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
- Must be able to traverse all facilities in all types of weather.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Broomall, PA 19008 (Required)
Work Location: In person
