SunTrax Facilities Maintenance Manager - Auburndale, FL

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Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. Through the delivery of our operations and maintenance services, you’ll make it simpler and more seamless for our municipal clients to operate safely and efficiently, empowering communities to focus on what matters most to them – people.

Jacobs is seeking a SunTrax Facilities Maintenance Manager to join our team. In this role, will be responsible for the management, maintenance, and oversight of all aspects of the Turnpike owned facilities at the SunTrax facility located in Auburndale, FL . Responsibilities shall include inspection and verification of the maintenance activities and work performed by various Facilities Maintenance contractors and assisting with the Facilities Rating Program (FRP) inspections. These work types and inspections may include such items as: generator/ATS; HVAC; electrical; plumbing; UPS systems; roofing; landscaping, general and specialized building maintenance activities. Assure all work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, regulations, standards, codes, safety requirements, etc. Maintain proper documentation of inspections and work that has been performed to ensure that acceptable quality standards are met, including written reports and photographic documentation.

This position may also be assigned management of site-specific periodic maintenance contracts which will require the review and approval of invoices, purchase orders, and other modes for purchasing used in the performance of this work.

• Enforce all contractual requirements

• Attend all project related meetings

• Prepare contract progress reports

• Monitor contract budget progress

• Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) on contracted work

• Coordinate with Facilities Rating Program (FRP) Team and review FRP inspection results

• Perform field inspections as needed

• Conduct weekly walkthrough and document facility inspections

• Produce written letters, memos, and compliance reports

• Demonstrate superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

• Ability to document and report the inventory of Turnpike Facilities equipment for his/her assigned area.

• Ability to follow and ensure compliance with the Turnpike Safety Program

• Be assigned On-Call status for emergency calls from Turnpike Operations Center for up to one week per month, during which assigned time,

• Must respond to a “call to report” at an agreed upon telephone number, and
• When called, must immediately report to a work location and assist in returning the facility to safe operation.

• Perform other duties as assigned such as: emergency response, assessments, recovery operations, etc.

• Identify replacement candidates for generator/ATS; HVAC; electrical; plumbing; UPS systems; roofing; and general building items based on age, life cycle and frequency of repairs

• Assists writing scopes of work for equipment replacements and Capital Improvement projects

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• Valid Driver License with no major infractions
• Ability to work in the field and perform inspections in various weather conditions, including ability to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Five (5) years of work experience in building management or facilities maintenance required and at least one (1) year of experience overseeing contractual documents and contracts. Experience should include technical knowledge of HVAC, Electrical (to include standby generators and/or uninterrupted power supply systems).
• 5 years of experience working in Facilities Operations & Maintenance (Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.)
• Certification of a 24-hours Occupation Safety Health Administration (OSHA) course.
• Trained in Maintenance of Traffic, Building and American Disability Act Codes.
• Position requires interaction with all levels from senior management to contractor staff and the ability to interact with and collaborate with all levels including on-site field work for extended hours.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Leadership styles and skills
• Intermediate Computer skills to include MS Office and CMMS experience preferred
• Engineering as applied to the operations & maintenance of facilities and equipment in buildings with an emphasis on strong HVAC, electrical, and generator experience
• Use professional judgment and common sense in the application and enforcement of the intent of contract requirements
• Read and accurately interpret roadway and building construction plans and specifications
• Objectively interpret and consistently apply code requirements and related standards in accordance with department policies
• Principles and practices of supervision and management

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Technical College Degree
• Thorough understanding of facility infrastructure in regard to safety, operations & maintenance including but not limited to HVAC, generators, roofing, etc.
• Ability to monitor and participate in the evaluation effort of contractor performance
• Ability to conduct inspections and Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) and reporting
• Ability to review programs for conformance with FDOT Standards
• Trained in Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and ADA Code requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (both verbal and written)
• Knowledge of QA/QC of Facilities Asset Maintenance Program

Working Conditions

Safety is a core value at Jacobs. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. This position will spend a substantial amount of time performing safety sensitive labor or services.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

94,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

108,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $94,000.00 to $108,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on December 16, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

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