What are the responsibilities and job description for the TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER position at ESFM?
Position Title: TECHNICAL SERVICES MANAGER
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
Pay Grade: 15
ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.
This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.
The Technical Services Manager (TSM) as a member of the Compass ESFM group, will manage & maintain all aspects of the client-approved & contracted industrial kitchen equipment inventory at their assigned site locations. The TSM is responsible for preventative maintenance (PM), on-demand (REACTIVE) repairs and replacement of designated end-of-life equipment. Schedules & monitors a team of 3rd-party field technicians responsible for maintaining, repairing & installing commercial kitchen equipment at the assigned locations. This role ensures organized, efficient operations by compiling/overseeing daily & weekly scheduling of PM, as well as on-demand reactive service activities. The TSM will validate proper & required work-scope completion, ensuring clear, detailed & timely communication amongst technicians, clients, and internal teams. The TSM provides technical oversight, ensures 3rd party tech compliance with safety regulations, and maintains accountability for high‑quality service delivery, fostering strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, schedule, and monitor technicians performing installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial kitchen equipment.
- Provide hands‑on technical based guidance for complex service issues and ensure timely communication of all information to the internal team for client updates.
- Oversee preventive maintenance and repair activities in compliance with manufacturers guidelines, company standards, and safety requirements.
- Assign and dispatch work orders and provide day-to-day, while utilizing the CMMS for work tracking, scheduling, dispatching, and invoicing.
- Complete service reports to include technician timekeeping, invoicing documentation in alignment with KPI expectations.
- Coordinate with the client, internal teams, and technicians to manage service requests, and escalations.
- Monitor labor and material costs, control expenses, and support adherence to budget expectations.
- Create weekly SOW recap of activities accomplished upon the week’s close and similarly include an outline of the schedule plan for the up-coming week.
- Champion a strong culture of safety by modeling safe work practices, enforcing company safety programs and regulatory requirements, and ensuring technicians consistently follow established procedures.
- Respond to urgent service needs and manage/communicate any after‑hours or high priority situations in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Prior management of technicians or leading service teams in commercial kitchen equipment service & repairs.
- Strong technical knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment (hot-side and/or cold-side), including electrical, mechanical, basic plumbing, and gas-fired systems.
- Proficiency with CMMS or service management software for scheduling work tracking, and inventory management.
- Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrates initiative, accountability, flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Consistently practices ethical integrity and transparency when dealing with all constituents.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong follow-through.
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Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Req ID:1519609
ESFM
Julia Lari
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000