SUMMARY:
The Facilities and Equipment Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and coordination of facilities, equipment, and janitorial programs within a regulated aerospace manufacturing and social services environment. The role owns systems, standards, and long-term planning to ensure compliance with OSHA, Washington State L&I, FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, ISO-aligned quality systems, and ITAR/CMMC requirements. It focuses on program design, prioritization, asset lifecycle management, and cross-department coordination, working closely with teams executing daily tasks to ensure programs are proactive, well-documented, and scalable as the organization grows.
Position: Full-time
Pay: $42-$46/ hour
Benefits:
Our benefit programs have been curated to provide employees with multiple options and comprehensive coverage, including:
- Generous Paid Time Off -- New Employees accrue up to 31 paid days off, including 15 flexible use PTO days, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal days, as well as the final week of the year.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with medical premiums starting as low as $30 biweekly (must work 30+ hrs/week)
- Optional Life Critical Illness, Illness, and Pet Insurances available.
- 401k with immediate vesting and employer contributions of 3% gross salary following 1 year of service.
100% Employer Paid Benefits:
- Mental health coverage through Teledoc Mental Health that includes both therapists and psychiatrists.
- Roadside Assistance for all employees.
- Long Term Disability Insurance (must work 30+ hrs/week).
- Teledoc Health Coverage (if working <30 hrs/week).
- Vision, prescriptions, and entertainment discounts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Facilities & Asset Management:
- Own the overall management of organizational facilities, buildings, grounds, production spaces, and physical infrastructure.
- Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for facilities, production equipment, tools, and agency vehicles.
- Oversee asset lifecycle planning, including inventory tracking, maintenance schedules, repair vs. replacement decisions, and capital planning.
- Coordinate facility improvements, space planning, equipment moves, and infrastructure projects.
- Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and facilities-related expenditures.
- Partner with Finance and leadership on annual facilities, equipment, and maintenance budgets.
Aerospace & Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure facilities, equipment, and safety programs meet applicable FAA-related safety expectations, AS9100, and ISO-aligned standards.
- Partner with Quality, Operations, Safety, and IT to support ITAR and CMMC compliance as it relates to physical security, facilities, equipment access, and operational controls.
- Ensure safety, maintenance, and facilities documentation supports audit readiness and contractual requirements.
- Align safety and facilities programs with regulated manufacturing best practices and customer expectations.
Equipment & Operational Safety:
- Establish safety standards for equipment operation, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices.
- Ensure documentation and compliance for equipment inspections, maintenance logs, and safety procedures.
- Partner with supervisors and operations staff to prioritize maintenance and safety actions.
- Serve as a resource for troubleshooting complex or high-risk facility or equipment issues.
- Identify, evaluate, and source appropriate test and production equipment to support operational and program needs.
- Assess equipment functionality, compatibility, and required accessories or supporting tools.
- Lead or support equipment setup, validation, and initial use.
- Develop, document, and maintain SOPs for equipment operation and staff training.
- Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to ensure proper utilization and training adoption.
Leadership & Collaboration:
- Provide functional leadership and coordination for facilities, maintenance, and safety staff.
- Set priorities, define scope, and allocate work across facilities and safety teams.
- Support and guide supervisors by clarifying expectations, timelines, and standards.
- Partner cross-functionally with HR, Operations, IT, Production, and leadership to align physical operations with organizational needs.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and external stakeholders related to facilities.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provides functional oversight of facilities, maintenance, and janitorial staff.
- Responsible for prioritization, coordination, and performance expectations.
- Direct supervision may include facilities and janitorial roles, depending on structure.
- Focuses on planning, systems, and accountability, and day-to-day task execution.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- OSHA 10 or 30 preferred.
- Safety Certifications (CSP, ASP, CIH) are desirable but not required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Facilities Management, Industrial Technology, or related field — or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 4–7 years of progressive experience in safety, facilities, equipment, or asset management.
- Experience in regulated or manufacturing environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, Washington State L&I, and workplace safety regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement programs, processes, and documentation.
- Experience managing facilities, equipment, vehicles, and preventative maintenance programs.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and build trust across all levels of the organization.
- High comfort with technology, dashboards, and data-driven decision making.
OTHER SKILLS:
- Ability to lead, teach, and coach. Ability to provide oversight, delegate, and represent Bridgeways in the community.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret safety regulations, technical manuals, policies, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, vendors, and management.
- Ability to effectively present information to management, regulatory inspectors, and public groups.
- Ability to write clear reports, policies, procedures, and professional correspondence.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions related to safety, facilities, and compliance matters.
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions, regulatory requirements, and operational policies.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in investigations, planning, and decision-making.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, climb stairs, or balance.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regular presence in facilities, warehouse, and production environment.
- May require use of PPE and exposure to an industrial environment.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At Bridgeways, our commitment to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all remains steadfast. We exist to challenge systemic barriers and create lasting change for individuals and communities facing significant challenges, especially those living with mental health challenges and other marginalized identities.
As a social enterprise, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether through stable housing, meaningful employment, or welcoming spaces that celebrate diversity, our work is rooted in compassion and a deep commitment to equity.
We believe everyone deserves fair treatment, access, and opportunity regardless of identity, background, or circumstances. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and advocating for the resources that empower people to meet their goals.
This is not just what we do—it’s who we are.
About Bridgeways: Based in Everett, and serving Snohomish County, Bridgeways incorporated in 1981. Bridgeways is run as a social enterprise, offering manufacturing services to companies of all sizes with projects ranging from sourcing, production, assembly, bonding, and wiring. Bridgeways also offers clinical services to adults living with mental health concerns. Services include Supported Housing, Supported Employment, Therapeutic Courts Programs for mental health and substance use disorders. Bridgeways also has a PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) program that engages in community outreach. While our array of programs and methods of delivering services has evolved to meet changing community needs, the ever-shifting healthcare landscape, and taking into account services offered by other providers in Snohomish County – our essential mission has remained the same since 1981.
