General Manager

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Responsible for the safe and smooth functioning of a facility such as a shopping mall, a cluster of a companys office buildings, a hotel, an educational institution, a convention center, or a resort, by supervising its maintenance and by regular evaluation of its condition.

Facilities Manager Job Duties

Keeping an area clean, safe, and in good working condition and having good supervisory skills.

Responsibilities usually include:

• Using CMMS and schedule for cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
• Evaluate the condition of equipment or systems such as air conditioning, generators, elevators, fire pump, etc. on a regular basis.
• Ensuring adequate lighting in all areas.
• Make sure the buildings are safe, in accordance with applicable regulations, and that no fire or other hazards exist.
• Maintaining precise records of the working condition of the facilitys equipment.
• Directing responsibilities to other staff members and evaluating their performance.
• Preparing and conducting safety training programs.
• Implementing new technology into processes if required.
• Suggesting and discussing areas for improvement with management.
• Sometimes participating in interior decorative plans, such as choosing the type of carpet or glass, keeping in mind the type of maintenance that will be required for them.
• Establishing and overseeing recycling operations where required.

Facilities Manager Knowledge and Skills

1) Good organizational and planning skills to ensure that all areas are taken care of in a disciplined, periodic manner.

2) Knowledge of HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Plumbing, Masonry, and in some cases Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) principles and guidelines.

3) A keen attention to detail, especially the ability to quickly spot threats to safety.