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Assistant Operations Manager

The RUSH Family of Companies
Merritt Island, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2025

RUSH Facilities LLC, a division of the RUSH family of Companies, is looking for an experienced Assistant Operations Manager.


Job Title: Assistant
Operations Manager


Location: Kennedy Space Center


Job Description
:

The Assistant Operations Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and direct skilled labor for an Integrated Facility Management (IFM) contract with a government client. This contract encompasses numerous facilities across Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in both facility management and with client interaction.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Operations Manager to ensure contract compliance and customer satisfaction
  • Manage skilled trades and set priorities to ensure maximum reliability of buildings and client assets.
  • Lead and mentor all employees on-site
  • Coordinate with outside vendors to attain proposals for repairs.
  • Execute and enforce policies and procedures to ensure contract compliance and client satisfaction
  • Ensure the entire team is appropriately trained to perform tasks required of contract
  • Manage all aspects of facilities operations to include maintenance, custodial services, safety, and security
  • Mange sub-contractors
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards
  • Operate within approved budgetary constraints
  • Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance is appropriately prioritized to ensure productivity of workforce and operational readiness of client assets
  • Prioritize work to minimize downtime of critical assets

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications/Experience

  • 15 years of experience in industrial or commercial facility maintenance
  • 7 years of experience in managing and leading teams
  • 7 years of experience using a CMMS

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

  • Facility Maintenance Professional (FMP) Certification
  • Experience with laboratory building systems

Education:

Associate’s degree or certification program in a skilled trade preferred


Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with employees and clients at all levels of the organization.
  • Advanced time management, organization and prioritization abilities
  • Working knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and other building systems
  • Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient in CMMS software, Maintenance Connection preferred

Additional Requirements:

  • Candidate must be a US Citizen
  • Must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • Must have a clean driving record.
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
  • Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job, with or without accommodation.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to work in a diversity of settings to include an office environment, spaces with hot and noisy industrial machinery, and outside settings in the elements.


Note:

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.

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