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Facilities Manager

Holden Forests & Gardens

Job Location:

Cleveland, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 62000 - 75000

Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Facilities Manager

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Opportunity:

The Facilities Manager is the primary facilities and maintenance operations lead for Cleveland Botanical Garden reporting to the Director of Facilities. This role oversees facility cleanliness maintenance work order management vendor coordination assigned projects staff supervision and safe reliable operation of building systems. The Facilities Manager participates in the CBG Site Management Team collaborating with peer managers to ensure excellent guest staff rental and event experiences and prompt resolution of issues. Occasional evening weekend holiday and emergency response work is required.

Position Details:

Reports to the Director of Facilities
Full-time non-exempt position
40 hours a week guaranteed
Monday Friday 7am 3:30 pm
Medical Dental Vision benefits

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities of theFacilities Managerinclude but not limited to:

Maintenance Facilities and Safety Management:

Perform daily inspections to ensure facilities are clean safe and ready.
Develop document and improve daily operations and maintenance plans.
Ensure efficient operation of building systems including mechanical electrical plumbing fire suppression and related systems.
Ensure safe and efficient handling of tools equipment supplies and materials; maintain operating manuals safety data and supply inventories.
Conduct monthly safety inspections ensuring up to date safety data sheets proper labeling and machine operations.
Oversee campus fleet operations and fleet policy compliance.
Coordinate work to minimize disruption to guests staff rentals events and daily operations.
Assure high-quality fulfillment of all facility contracts and service agreements.

Work Request Management:

Maintain a customer-centered approach to work requests.
Manage work orders using a CMMS work order system.
Ensure work orders are prioritized assigned updated and closed on time.
Communicate proactively and frequently with departments about work request status impacts delays and resolution plans.

Staff Management & Development:

Prepare and publish work schedules in coordination with the team.
Hold scheduled weekly one-on-one meetings with each direct report.
Provide frequent performance feedback and coaching to direct reports.
Conduct formal performance evaluations in accordance with company policy.
Ensure staff complete required occupational safety training.

Budget & Financial Administration:

Provide substantive suggestions input and review for annual budgeting.
Manage purchasing within budget monitor expenditures and reforecast quarterly.
Draft specifications and obtain bids for projects.
Review code route and approve invoices using a cloud-based payables system.

Capital Projects & Construction Management:

Manage smaller capital maintenance and improvement projects as assigned.
Monitor assigned project work for alignment with scope specifications safety expectations and operational needs. Identify and coordinate solutions and corrective actions with contractors staff and Director of Facilities.

Qualifications and Skills:

High school diploma required; associate or bachelors degree in a related field preferred.
Five or more years of facilities management experience required.
Five or more years of direct supervisory experience of staff required.
Valid drivers license and availability for occasional evenings weekends holidays and emergency response required.
Preferred or required within a reasonable period after hire as applicable: OSHA 10 OSHA 30 forklift and/or other equipment certifications Siemens BAS training.
Facility management certification such as CFM or FMP preferred.
Proficiency with work order management software Microsoft Outlook Teams Excel and Word required.
Working knowledge of building automation systems including basic monitoring setpoint adjustments lighting control schedules and alarm response is required. Experience with Siemens highly desired.
Working knowledge of payroll/timecard and invoice management systems preferred.
Strong communication customer service problem-solving and staff leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation:

Move by foot across wet slippery uneven rocky or steep terrain
Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
Stand bend kneel climb reach pull push sit grab and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally
Use effective vision hearing and hand/arm dexterity
Work indoors and outdoors in ambient temperatures from 0100F
Travel by automobile or other transportation as needed

When you join HF&G you join a team of professionals who are passionate about improving Northeast Ohios communities through our mission-driven programs.

Some of the additional reasons Holden Forests & Gardens (HF&G) is a great place to work:

In addition to a hiring range of $62000-$75000 we offer Medical Dental and Vision Benefits Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays a year 403(b) Employee sponsored life insurance long term disability and short-term disability Work in a beautiful environment within Greater Cleveland Discounts in our stores & cafes Free parking at both campuses anytime we are open Free admission to manyNortheast Ohio Museums FreeEmployee Assistance Program And Much More!

Apply:

Qualified applicants should submit resume cover letter and 3 professional references. Candidates will start to be reviewed on July 29 2026 and will continue until the role is filled.

Holden Forests & Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and values an authentic sense of belonging at all levels of the organization including staff volunteers Board of Directors and visitors. HF&G believes that working toward an equitable culture that values all perspectives enriches the work environment helping achieve our goal to build a greener and healthier Northeast Ohio. We are working to create and sustain a supportive environment and sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds. HF&G promotes an equitable approach in its hiring retention and promotion; in Board recruitment efforts; and in community partnerships and programming.

Required Experience:

Manager

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