Facility Manager at Marsden – Oregon, Illinois

Company Overview

Founded in 1952, Marsden Services is a trusted provider of facility services to clients across the United States. We deliver high-quality, professional solutions spanning janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and full-service facility management.

At Marsden, our success starts with our people. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, thrive, and build meaningful careers. We invest in our teams, empower development, and believe that when our people succeed, our business does too.

A career with Marsden means joining a company that values your contributions and provides the support and opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Facility Manager to oversee operations within a designated school district. This role is responsible for ensuring all facilities are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality. The Facility Manager will partner closely with school administrators, and ensure service delivery aligns with district expectations and contractual commitments.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role with direct impact on student and staff experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day facility operations across multiple school sites
• Coordinate and manage vendors across a range of facility services (hard and soft services)
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality cleaning and facility services
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to maintain safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards
• Partner with school district leadership to address needs, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and labor efficiency
• Oversee inventory, equipment, and supply management
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, including OSHA and district-specific requirements.
• Respond to urgent facility issues and coordinate emergency response as needed
• Track performance metrics and prepare reports for leadership
• Track expenses and identify opportunities to improve cost control and ensure financial targets are met.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facility management, custodial management, or related field
• Familiarity with building systems (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, BMS)
• Experience managing teams in a multi-site or complex environment (school district experience preferred)
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively provide solutions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple sites and competing priorities
• Knowledge of cleaning standards, safety regulations, and facility operations
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.)

Business Conduct

• Commits to behave in compliance with the companys values and Code of Conduct.
• Builds a culture of work safety and lead by example with ones own safe behavior.
• Ensures ones own compliance with the companys published Operating Standards (professional, sales, Management and Execs only).
• Treats co-workers with respect and approaches conflict with positive intent and professionalism.
• Asks questions to understand why we do what we do and how we do it champions change when improvements can be made.

EEO Statement

Marsden Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, sexual or affectional orientation, marital or veteran status, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, status with regard to public assistance or any characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.