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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Facility Maintenance Manager

Facilities ManagementUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timePine Prairie, LA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certification is required.
  • Five years of experience in construction, plumbing, electricity, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), mechanical work, carpentry, or related work is required.
  • Journeyman certification in one or more trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is required.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals is required.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees is required.
  • Ability to calculate estimates and amounts is required.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization is required.
  • Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions is required.
  • Ability to use computers and software typically used by the business unit, including Building Automation System (BAS) software, is required.
  • Proven leadership skills, flexibility, ability to understand intricate documents, effective written and verbal communication, basic math skills, and computer proficiency are required.
  • Ability to frequently lift or carry up to 20 pounds, push or pull up to 40 pounds, bend or stoop, reach above shoulder level, drive automatic equipment vehicles, and walk, stand, and sit is required.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or carry 60 pounds or more, push or pull 60 pounds or more, work with machinery, climb, and work in extreme temperatures is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee cost-efficient maintenance of various facilities.
  • Oversee a team and vendors for remodeling, additions, maintenance services, and repairs involving plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, janitorial services, grounds, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security, electrical systems, and other departments.
  • Coordinate with corporate staff and supervisors to manage construction or remodeling projects; plan permits and inspect work against blueprints, specifications, and standards.
  • Manage maintenance tools, equipment, supplies, budgets, time, production records, and working conditions to maximize efficiency.
  • Manage production schedules and work procedures to ensure projects meet deadlines.
  • Monitor Building Automation Systems, and review, record, analyze, and optimize energy usage and costs.
  • Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
  • Coach workers in achieving work goals.
  • Perform maintenance work temporarily or in emergencies.
  • Supervise inmates or detainees receiving maintenance training.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
  • Certification as a building maintenance supervisor or Facility Manager from the Building Operating Management Association, or Executive Operating Engineer certification through the American Hotel and Lodging Association, is preferred.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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