Facilities Manager (FACDIR-01)

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives.

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.

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About the Role

The Facilities Manager provides operational leadership for Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Grounds, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, and fully operational. This role oversees day-to-day facilities operations, budgeting, maintenance programs, and vendor management while driving efficiency, quality, and cost-effective performance.

This role is ideal for someone who

• Is experienced people leader with a strong track record managing facilities, maintenance, and/or housekeeping teams with accountability and consistency
• Is knowledgeable in healthcare or regulated environments, with a focus on safety, compliance, and survey readiness
• Is highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing competing priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively
• Has demonstrated success managing budgets, vendors, and facilities operations with strong cost control and follow-through

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Ensure all sites remain safe, clean, compliant, and audit-ready, maintaining required documentation and inspections
• Support regulatory compliance and survey readiness in partnership with Compliance and Safety
• Oversee critical building systems (e.g., HVAC, utilities), ensuring accurate monitoring and timely issue resolution
• Manage and improve preventive maintenance and the work order system (CMMS), prioritizing service needs and reducing backlog
• Develop and manage operating budgets and supporting capital planning, including forecasting and variance tracking
• Execute facilities projects on time and within budget, ensuring scope control and cost accuracy
• Manage vendors, including bidding, contracts, and performance oversight
• Lead facilities staff, including hiring, training, and performance management, while coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of organizational goals

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What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of facilities/plant operations leadership
• 5+ years of previous leadership experience
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets and capital projects with documented cost controls and forecasting discipline
• Proven track record building/using a CMMS/work management system and enforcing documentation standards
• Strong working knowledge of safety/regulatory/accreditation expectations relevant to healthcare environments (survey readiness mindset)
• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication (scopes, updates, documentation) and professional vendor/customer communication
• Must be 21 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED, preferably a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with engineering, facilities management, construction management, or a related field

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters—and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization—we want to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission—to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."

Experience

Required

• Strong communication, organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and effectiveness when working independently
• Excellent written communication (scopes, updates, documentation) and professional vendor/customer communication
• Proficiency with computer systems and software, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, CMMS), and internet-based tools
• 5 year(s): Facilities/plant operations leadership
• 5 year(s): Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ownership of budgets and capital projects with documented cost controls and forecasting discipline
• Proven track record building/using a CMMS/work management system and enforcing documentation standards
• Strong working knowledge of safety/regulatory/accreditation expectations relevant to healthcare environments (survey readiness mindset)
• Must be 21 years or older
• CPR/First Aid certification required; may be obtained upon hire

Preferred

• Project Management training/certification (PMP/CAPM/Lean/Six Sigma)
• Healthcare/behavioral health/regulated residential environment

Education

Required

• High School or better in General Studies or related field

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Construction Management Services or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Criminal Background Check
• Driver's License
• MVR Clearance
• Annual TB Clearance
• Drug & Alcohol Testing

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.