Facilities Manager

Immediately Hiring: Facilities Manager

Company: Dayton-Granger, Inc.

Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Direct Hire, Competitive Pay, Great Benefits, Work-Life Balance

Position Overview:

Dayton-Granger, Inc. is looking for a Facilities Manager with an engineering background to lead the infrastructure, safety, and day-to-day operations of our integrated aerospace manufacturing campus in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

This is a high-impact role responsible for managing building systems, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and capital improvement projects. You’ll also support site safety, compliance, and emergency preparedness in partnership with Production, HR, and company leadership.

If you’re a hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment—and you’re ready to take full ownership of a facility that supports mission-critical manufacturing—this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at a company with 82 years of legacy and momentum.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee all facility operations across office and production areas, ensuring functionality, cleanliness, and safety
• Lead and manage preventive maintenance for HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Supervise in-house maintenance staff and coordinate work order completion
• Manage vendors, contractors, and capital projects related to infrastructure upgrades
• Support compliance with OSHA regulations, safety programs, and facility audits
• Partner cross-functionally to support operational needs
• Track and manage facilities-related budgets, tools, inventory, and project timelines
• Maintain accurate documentation for maintenance logs, inspections, and permits
• Lead emergency response preparedness and act as primary point of contact for facility-related escalations
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations and preventative maintenance
• Follow all DG safety procedures as per company policies and the Safety Director

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or closely related field)
• 5–7 years of experience managing facility operations in a regulated manufacturing or industrial environment
• Demonstrated experience overseeing infrastructure systems: HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Proven experience supervising maintenance staff and managing external contractors/vendors
• Strong project management skills, including capital improvement planning and execution
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and NFPA regulations as they relate to workplace safety, environmental compliance, and fire protection systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience using maintenance tracking tools or CMMS software
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills


Preferred:
• Experience supporting or managing Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, including audits, compliance tracking, and hazard mitigation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, architectural drawings, and equipment manuals

Why You'll Love Working Here:

We are a multi-generational team with members representing a diversity of cultures, educational backgrounds, experience levels and ideas all 'making it happen' from one location in beautiful, coastal South Florida. We are a long-standing supplier providing cutting edge products in support of long term aerospace programs, while at the same time developing new products to meet the needs of new customers, programs and up and coming markets.

Additionally, DG loves its employees! The average employee tenure is around 10 years. Length of service milestones are celebrated company-wide and employees may make selections of anniversary gifts.

Benefits

• Affordable comprehensive insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401(k) match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Mental health benefits.
• Complimentary life insurance with the option for supplemental coverage.
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• On-site gym.
• Access to advanced technology and resources.
• Length of service/milestone anniversary gifts.
• Team-building activities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR') or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR'). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).