What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager Building Services position at LHH?
We are seeking an Assistant Manager, Building Services to help maintain, improve, and oversee facility maintenance systems in a large, operational environment. This role provides hands-on leadership for building services technicians, manages contractors and vendors, and supports facility improvement and construction projects while ensuring reliable utility services and regulatory compliance.
This position blends people leadership, technical facility management, and project coordination, with opportunities to drive continuous improvement in building systems, energy usage, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support Building Services Technicians, providing guidance, training, and daily direction
- Oversee maintenance and repair of building systems, including:
- HVAC
- Electrical and lighting systems
- Plumbing
- Compressed air systems
- Wastewater treatment
- Cooling towers and tanks
- Fire suppression and building security systems
- Balers and other facility equipment
- Coordinate maintenance and repair of company-owned vehicles and industrial equipment
- Assist technicians with hands-on maintenance work as needed (electrical, plumbing, fabrication)
- Manage timelines, scope, and technical details for facility improvement and repair projects
- Interface with outside vendors and contractors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality solutions
- Serve as primary contact for janitorial and landscaping services
- Ensure uninterrupted utility services and reliable facility operations
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Update and maintain CAD facility layout drawings (AutoCAD)
- Respond to and delegate building services work requests and help tickets
- Support energy efficiency initiatives, waste reduction, and continuous improvement efforts
- Research emerging technologies for facility systems and recommend improvements
- Develop schedules and standard procedures to improve building systems management
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Facilities Engineering, or a related technical field OR equivalent experience (5 years in building and/or equipment maintenance)
- 3 years of supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership capability
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Facilities engineering and maintenance practices
- Mechanical and electrical systems
- HVAC systems
- Fire suppression and compressed air systems
- Wastewater treatment processes
- Experience reading and interpreting technical documentation and drawings
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD for creating and maintaining facility layouts
- Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and cross‑functional)
Preferred Skills & Knowledge
- Experience supporting ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 environments
- Understanding of environmental, safety, and quality management systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, teams, and projects simultaneously
- Continuous improvement mindset and strong problem‑solving skills
To learn more about this position, please submit your current resume for immediate consideration.
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- The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000