Plant & Operations Maintenance Manager

Aramark

West Hartford, CT

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Budgeting, Building Systems, Capital Budgeting, Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Construction, Continuous Improvement, Contract Requirements, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Energy Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Expense Analysis, Facilities Engineering, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Fire Safety, Forecasting, Groundskeeping, HVAC, Higher Education, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Management Consulting, Materials Management, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations, Operations Management, Operations Processes, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Regulatory Requirements, Safety/Work Safety, Staff Training, System Operations, Systems Engineering, Training/Teaching, Twitter, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Water Treatment, Workforce Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Hartford, CT
POSTED
12 days ago

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $120,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity

Job Description

Industry: Facilities Management | Higher Education |

Job Type: Full-Time

Aramark is seeking an experienced Plant Operations & Maintenance Manager to lead facility maintenance, engineering services, and plant operations across a higher education environment. The successful candidate will oversee all building systems, trade operations, preventative maintenance programs, workforce management, and regulatory compliance while driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.

This position is ideal for a facilities management professional with expertise in HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, utilities management, life safety systems, work order management, and campus maintenance operations.

Job Responsibilities

Facilities & Plant Operations Management

  • Plan, administer, and direct all facility maintenance and engineering operations.
  • Lead daily plant operations and all trade activities throughout the campus.
  • Oversee work order requests, scheduling, completion, and performance metrics.
  • Ensure optimal operation of building systems, utilities, and infrastructure.
  • Manage preventative maintenance programs and asset reliability initiatives.
  • Monitor operational KPIs and implement continuous improvement strategies.

Building Systems & Engineering Oversight

  • Maintain responsibility for:
  • HVAC/R systems
  • Boilers and chillers
  • Electrical distribution systems
  • Plumbing systems
  • Water treatment systems
  • Generators and emergency power systems
  • Fire safety and life safety systems
  • Energy management programs
  • Grounds maintenance

Client Relationship Management

  • Serve as primary facilities management consultant to the client.
  • Provide recommendations regarding staffing levels and operational efficiencies.
  • Conduct regular client meetings and facility rounding.
  • Identify opportunities for service expansion and operational improvements.
  • Develop and maintain trusted client partnerships.

Program Development & Compliance

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the Plant Operations & Maintenance (POM) Program.

  • Ensure compliance with:

  • Joint Commission standards

  • OSHA requirements

  • NFPA regulations

  • Local, state, and federal codes

  • Client contractual obligations

  • Maintain documentation, inspections, audits, and accreditation readiness.

Workforce Leadership & Development

  • Lead Facility Supervisors, Maintenance Supervisors, and frontline staff.
  • Develop job descriptions and standards of performance under Aramark management.
  • Track employee training, certifications, compliance, and performance evaluations.
  • Conduct service excellence training and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Facilitate team meetings focused on operational goals, safety, and customer service.

Financial & Vendor Management

  • Manage departmental budgets and capital planning initiatives.
  • Analyze operational expenses and explain financial variances.
  • Maintain profit and loss (P&L) accountability.
  • Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and contractor performance.
  • Manage supplies, materials, labor resources, and purchasing activities.

Reporting & Administration

  • Produce operational, compliance, maintenance, and performance reports.
  • Utilize CMMS and work order management systems effectively.
  • Ensure accurate tracking of preventive maintenance schedules and labor utilization.
  • Support leadership with operational analytics and strategic recommendations.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • 5-7+ years of facilities maintenance management experience.

  • Experience managing university or higher education

  • Strong knowledge of:

  • HVAC systems

  • Electrical systems

  • Plumbing infrastructure

  • Boilers and chillers

  • Building automation systems

  • Preventive maintenance programs

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple trades and maintenance teams.

  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and P&L management.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • Higher Education Facilities Management experience preferred.
  • Licensed trade professional preferred.

Preferred Trade Licenses

  • S-1 or S-2 Heating License
  • HVAC License
  • Electrical License
  • Master Electrician License
  • Plumbing License
  • Stationary Engineer License
  • Refrigeration License
  • Boiler Operator License
  • Any applicable state or local trade license

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About the Company

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Aramark

We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.

Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.

Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.

Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.

To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.

We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.

Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.

We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.

The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Production
FOUNDED
1936
WEBSITE
https://www.aramark.com/