What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at CAFARO?
We are seeking a decisive and strategic Facilities Manager to oversee the physical and operational integrity of the Eastwood Mall Complex. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for the stewardship of a major commercial asset, requiring a unique blend of technical and managerial expertise.
In This Role, You Will
When you join the Cafaro you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every day.
As an employee with Cafaro, you will also benefit from the following:
For 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve, and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
This vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores, and in 1949, they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the nation.
Today, the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties, encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company, with Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr., guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation, they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and grandfather.
Cafaro’s Mission
The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment, the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family-owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people, as an extension of the Cafaro family, constitute our most important resource.
Accordingly, by promoting an environment that values fairness, respect, and recognition, the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability, personal growth, and self-esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty, pride, dedication, and strong work ethic.
In the tradition of our founders, we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty, openness, integrity, and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity.
It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants. The employment practices of the Company are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as specified under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), religion or age.
In This Role, You Will
- Exercise full authority over the maintenance and janitorial departments, including the strategic hiring, training, and performance management of all personnel.
- Develop and implement staffing schedules and workflows that align with peak property traffic, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and labor cost-control.
- Set and enforce rigorous excellence standards for the team, conducting regular performance audits and spearheading corrective action initiatives as necessary.
- Own the master property punch list; analyze daily facility needs to establish clear, high-priority objectives for management and maintenance staff.
- Maintain absolute accountability for the aesthetic and functional integrity of the complex, ranging from high-traffic food courts and concourses to parking structures and landscaped perimeters.
- Orchestrate a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for critical assets, including roofing systems, HVAC units, and lighting fixtures, to mitigate long-term capital risk.
- Proactively identify and remediate site hazards (e.g., structural deficiencies, sinkholes, or ice) to ensure a safe, liability-free environment for tenants and patrons.
- Manage the full lifecycle of complex service agreements and purchase orders, from initial bid solicitation and vendor selection to final quality inspection and payment approval.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external contractors, auditing performance—specifically for seasonal services like snow removal—to ensure strict billing accuracy and contract compliance.
- Lead the research and acquisition of new equipment and materials, utilizing competitive bidding processes to ensure optimal ROI for property ownership.
- Synthesize operational data into concise, high-level reports for ownership, including weekly tenant construction updates, budgetary progress, and facility status reports.
- Audit and maintain all facility logs, safety records, and service documentation to ensure 100% compliance with local building codes and safety regulations.
When you join the Cafaro you become part of the Cafaro Team and Family. You will work alongside team members to achieve ambitious and exciting goals every day.
As an employee with Cafaro, you will also benefit from the following:
- Competitive health care plan with low deductibles.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- Annual paid time off benefits
- A Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan
- Comprehensive wellness plan that includes reimbursement for gym memberships.
- Minimum of 3 years in property management and building/grounds management preferred.
- Minimum of one plus years of construction or building maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in fiscal management and project marketing preferred.
- Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance activities.
- In-depth understanding of corporate standards for shopping centers and ability to meet them.
- Proven leadership and management skills with a focus on team building, staff development, and supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with tenants, vendors, and employees.
- Ability to relay technical concerns accurately and efficiently.
- High initiative and strong independent judgment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in computer skills, including spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Skilled in writing reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to follow complex instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Valid driver’s license with travel required between locations.
For 75 years, we have been dedicated to bringing high-quality retail developments to communities across America. We understand that the needs and preferences of each market evolve, and we respond by creating vibrant centers that serve as destinations for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
This vision was born from the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, brothers William M. Cafaro and John Cafaro. Their journey began by developing properties for grocery stores, and in 1949, they established the foundation for what would become a leading force in retail development across the nation.
Today, the Cafaro portfolio boasts over 50 properties, encompassing more than 30 million square feet of developed space across 10 states. The third generation of the Cafaro family now leads the company, with Co-Presidents William A. Cafaro and Anthony Cafaro, Jr., guiding this dynamic organization with their unique talents and vision. While embracing innovation, they remain deeply committed to the values of stability and integrity instilled by their father and grandfather.
Cafaro’s Mission
The Cafaro family of companies shall continue our commitment of fiscally managed preservation and growth of our commercial real estate and investment portfolios. Based upon a strategic approach of continuous reinvestment and improvement of our real estate assets and disciplined non real estate asset management and investment, the organization shall maintain its autonomy as a privately controlled family-owned business. This commitment recognizes that our people, as an extension of the Cafaro family, constitute our most important resource.
Accordingly, by promoting an environment that values fairness, respect, and recognition, the organization shall endeavor to stimulate amongst its people accountability, personal growth, and self-esteem. The hallmark of the organization shall continue to be characterized by an unparalleled sense of loyalty, pride, dedication, and strong work ethic.
In the tradition of our founders, we shall maintain our present business relationships with honesty, openness, integrity, and credibility. These values shall be the foundation of future relationships as we plan for a future of continued prosperity.
It is the policy of the Company to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and job applicants. The employment practices of the Company are conducted without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, disability, sex (except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification as specified under the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972), religion or age.