Facilities Manager

Date Posted: July 24, 2026 | End Date: August 04, 2026
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

At Portland Water District (PWD), our work goes beyond providing clean, reliable water—we protect public health, support our communities, and invest in infrastructure that serves thousands of customers every day. We're looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking Facilities Manager to lead our Facilities, Fleet, and Stockroom operations.

If you're an experienced leader who enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational management, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while leading a skilled and dedicated team.

What You'll Do

As Facilities Manager, you'll oversee the maintenance and operation of PWD's administrative facilities, fleet, and stockroom while leading a team responsible for keeping our buildings, equipment, and support services operating efficiently and safely.

• Manages District assets within Administrative Facilities, Fleet and Stockroom.
• Plans, organizes, supervises and coordinates the operation, maintenance, adjustment and repair of the District’s Facilities related assets including administrative buildings and associated facility equipment including building automation, HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, fire/life safety systems, and grounds maintenance programs.
• In coordination with Operations Groups, establishes and manages District wide facilities building maintenance programs.
• Acts as project lead for various facility related capital projects. Develops 5 and 20-year Capital Improvement Programs for Administrative Facilities and Fleet.
• Establishes standards and safe work practices for operational and maintenance tasks.  Creates and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for the functional areas including Facility Maintenance, Fleet Maintenance and Stockroom operations.
• Develops, prepares and implements annual work plans and budgets. Ensures the appropriate and cost-effective allocation of resources.
• Develops employees for current and future roles. Provide a training program to develop staff. Makes continuous learning part of the daily tasks. Evaluate and manage employee performance.
• Performs administrative and supervisory duties in the functional areas. Coordinates the resources to achieve program goals. Facilitates and sponsors a work environment based on team principles.
• Demonstrates competencies in operations and maintenance, planning and project management, quality assessment, communication and technology utilization.
• Represents the District's interest in various programs, such as planning, facilities maintenance/operations, emergency response, security and other related initiatives.
• Create monitoring systems to evaluate performance and progress in meeting established goals. Ensures the accuracy of data. Creates an environment that encourages continuous improvement.
• Provides presentations to other staff departments, District Management, or the PWD BOT as required to communicate group budgets, activities and projects.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a leader who combines technical expertise with strong people leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of associate’s degree required (example; facility maintenance technology, civil/environmental engineering technology, building/industrial technology, public/business administration or other applicable). Four-year degree preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to obtain Certified Facility Manager credentials.
• Must obtain Building Operator Certification Level II within three years of date of hire.
• 3-5 years’ experience in utility/facility operations and/or maintenance, or comparable experience; preferably in supervisory roles of increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with industrial technologies, especially in evaluating processes, developing alternatives, and implementing changes to create an environment of continuous improvement for the department's programs, procedures and systems. Experience with a quality management system preferred.
• Possess computer experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to easily learn other software programs. Experience with asset management, scheduling, and process reporting/evaluation software preferred.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills for customer service interaction, creating procedures and reports, communicating goals and objectives, managing employees, participating on inter-departmental teams, and developing consensus in various forums.
• Continuing education in business administration, supervision, and/or performance management.
• Possess and maintain a valid State of Maine Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record.

Why Portland Water District?

At Portland Water District, you'll join an organization committed to serving our community while investing in our employees. We value innovation, collaboration, professional growth, and creating a workplace where people can do meaningful work every day.

If you're ready to lead infrastructure operations, develop talented employees, and help shape the future of our facilities and support services, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: $78,700 - $96,700 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Join a team that keeps our organization running—so we can continue delivering safe, reliable water to the communities we serve.