Facilities Manager - Grand Canyon North Rim

Job Description

Facility Manager serves as the strategic and operational leader for all facility management functions at the Grand Canyon North Rim. This position is responsible for the preservation, upkeep, and safe operation of a portfolio of historic and modern structures in a remote, environmentally sensitive national park location. This includes overseeing preventative and reactive maintenance, infrastructure systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water/waste systems), historic asset conservation, and capital improvements while ensuring compliance with National Park Service (NPS) standards and Aramark's Performance Excellence goals.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Facility Management & Preservation Leadership

• Leads all aspects of facility operations with a focus on historic preservation, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Develops and executes short- and long-term maintenance strategies, including lifecycle planning, capital project forecasting, and historic structure reports in alignment with preservation best practices.
• Ensures all buildings, utilities, and infrastructure systems are safe, operable, and well-maintained despite unique logistical challenges posed by remote access and seasonal operations.
• Collaborates with National Park Service representatives to maintain compliance with historic preservation guidelines and environmental regulations.
• Leads emergency response planning and facility risk mitigation efforts related to seasonal weather events, fire prevention, and operational disruptions.

Team Development & Leadership

• Leverages Aramark’s leadership model to engage, coach, and empower a diverse maintenance team, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provides hands-on guidance, technical training, and professional development opportunities to enhance the team's capabilities in managing both modern infrastructure and historic assets.
• Regularly conducts team briefings, performance evaluations, and mentoring to ensure alignment with department goals and Aramark values.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Acts as the primary facilities liaison with NPS, environmental partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless communication, alignment, and project execution.
• Understands and anticipates client needs while delivering facility solutions that enhance guest experience and operational resilience.
• Advocates for sustainable practices and energy-efficient technologies appropriate for the unique environmental context of the North Rim.

Operational & Financial Stewardship

• Manages budgets, procurement, vendor contracts, and capital improvement plans with attention to cost control, value creation, and long-term asset stewardship.
• Uses Aramark systems to track maintenance KPIs, asset condition data, work order performance, and supply inventory to drive operational efficiency.
• Ensures safety, sanitation, and environmental standards meet or exceed regulatory and company standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in facilities or maintenance operations, with preference given to experience in remote, hospitality, or historic site management.
• 3 -5 years of team leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction, Historic Preservation, or related field preferred – or equivalent work experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, preservation techniques, and facility operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, seasonal, and remote environment with limited resources.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Education

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