Manager, Facilities Operation and Maintenance

What This Role Delivers

At OPPD, we power the communities we serve by providing safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible energy. As one of the nation's largest public power utilities, OPPD operates and maintains critical infrastructure across a 13-county service territory. Our facilities, properties, and support assets play a vital role in enabling the delivery of reliable energy and exceptional service to our customers.

As the Manager, Facility Operations & Maintenance, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of facility and grounds maintenance operations across OPPD's extensive portfolio of buildings, properties, and operational assets. This role is responsible for maintaining thousands of acres of District-owned property and ensuring the reliability, safety, appearance, and functionality of facility infrastructure through effective asset management, maintenance planning, and operational leadership.

You will oversee a large team of employees, including represented (union) team members, while managing contractors and vendor partners that support facility operations. The role is accountable for facility systems, grounds maintenance, electrical systems, janitorial services, pest control programs, building maintenance, and other operational support functions. In addition, you will provide leadership for maintenance projects, capital improvements, budgeting, contract administration, vendor performance, and long-term asset management planning.

Success in this role requires a combination of strategic leadership, operational excellence, fiscal stewardship, labor relations expertise, and a commitment to creating safe, efficient, and well-maintained facilities that support OPPD's mission and business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead a diverse facilities operations and maintenance organization by fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and safety-focused culture while providing leadership, coaching, and development for both represented (union) and non-represented employees.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of District facilities and property assets, including electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing infrastructure, grounds, data center support infrastructure, and building operations.
• Direct maintenance activities across thousands of acres of OPPD-owned property throughout the 13-county service territory, ensuring assets are maintained safely, efficiently, and in accordance with District standards.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance strategies that maximize asset reliability, reduce risk, and extend the useful life of critical facilities and infrastructure.
• Lead grounds maintenance, landscaping, vegetation management, pest control, janitorial services, and other property support programs that maintain facility appearance, safety, and operational readiness.
• Manage facility maintenance and capital improvement projects by establishing schedules, prioritizing resources, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Develop and administer operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, expenditure management, financial reporting, and identification of cost optimization opportunities.
• Administer contracts and vendor relationships, including procurement support, contract negotiations, performance management, service-level compliance, and issue resolution.
• Support Strategic Asset Management Planning (SAMP) by aligning facility and property asset strategies with organizational objectives, investment priorities, risk management practices, and long-term infrastructure needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and organizational requirements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Establish and monitor operational performance metrics, analyze trends, and provide reporting that supports executive decision-making and long-term facilities planning.
• Lead emergency preparedness and response efforts related to facilities and property operations, ensuring essential services remain available during critical events.
• Collaborate across business units to align facility services, operational priorities, and infrastructure investments with enterprise goals and customer needs.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to travel to other office locations as required

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible experience in facilities operations, maintenance management, asset management, construction management, or related operational leadership roles.
• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience managing teams, supervisors, contractors, or service providers.
• Experience managing facility operations that include multiple disciplines such as electrical systems, grounds maintenance, HVAC, plumbing, janitorial services, or building infrastructure.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets.
• Experience administering service contracts and managing vendor performance.
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, asset management principles, safety requirements, and operational best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, manage priorities, and drive operational results.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading represented (union) workgroups and administering collective bargaining agreement provisions in a maintenance or operational environment.
• Experience managing facilities, property assets, or infrastructure across a geographically dispersed service territory.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facility Management Professional (FMP), Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or related credentials.
• Work Location
• Office: Work will be performed in a modern office environment amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, and noises.
• Field: Work will be performed outside in a wide variety of weather conditions (snow, rain, heat, cold, wind, etc.), terrain, and other natural environmental hazards as well as pollen and other airborne allergens.
• Generation Plant: Work will be performed inside with exposure to industrial building conditions and may include extreme temperatures, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, and loud noise levels.
• Travel: Must be able to travel throughout the service territory and report to various locations in a timely manner as needed.

Work Environment

• Work will be performed in high traffic environments.
• Will work around energized high voltage electrical equipment.
• Will work in construction areas that present many physical hazards.
• Will work at heights.
• Will work in closed or confined spaces.

Strength Factor

Exerting up to 10lbs of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Salary/Wage Info

Grade: S7

Minimum: $121,013

Midpoint: $151,266

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before November 10th. #

Our Culture & Mission

At Omaha Public Power District, everything starts with people - our teams, our communities, and the customer owners who count on us. As the 12th largest public power utility in the U.S., we serve more than 900,000 people across 13 counties, and we take that responsibility seriously.

We lead with integrity, support one another, and do what's right, because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver. Our goal is simple: provide affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible energy today and for generations to come.

We create power with purpose. Your work here has real impact; on families, on the environment, and on the future of energy. And we believe great ideas can come from anywhere.

If you want to be part of a team that takes care of the community and the people who serve it, you're in the right place. We back up our mission by taking care of our employees, too; which is why our benefits are among the most comprehensive and competitive in the region.

Ready to apply?

When you apply, be sure your resume highlights the skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

If you would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with OPPD, please email OPPD Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@OPPD.com .

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Michael Fierro - mrfierro@oppd.com