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Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Multi-Site Operations) - Dallas, TX

Dallas, TX, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Mission-driven culture
Career advancement opportunities
Hybrid work flexibility
full-time schedule
Travel opportunities
High visibility role
Opportunity to influence facility strategy

Job Description

Emler Swim & Gym is a mission-driven organization dedicated to saving lives by teaching children how to swim, fostering safety and confidence in aquatic environments. As a growing multi-state company, Emler operates swim schools focused on delivering high-quality swim lessons and fitness programs to families. The company's commitment to safety, excellence, and community impact makes it a leader in the aquatic education sector. With a people-first culture and opportunities for career advancement, Emler Swim & Gym continuously expands its reach and influence in the industry, providing rewarding work experiences for its staff and making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families it serves.

The Facilities Manager role at Emler Swim & Gym is a high-impact leadership position responsible for overseeing maintenance operations across multiple locations. This role is central to ensuring that all facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, providing exceptional experiences to customers while supporting the organization’s growth strategy. The Facilities Manager leads maintenance teams, develops robust, scalable processes, manages vendor partnerships, and collaborates closely with operations and construction leadership on facility planning and capital projects. Core responsibilities include managing critical infrastructure systems such as pools, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building components, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance issues, and implementing systems to track performance and trends.

Successful candidates will bring at least five years of facilities, maintenance, or construction management experience, with a leadership background of two or more years, ideally within multi-site operations. Strong knowledge of pool systems, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing infrastructure is crucial, alongside excellent vendor management and negotiation skills. The role demands a proactive, ownership-driven mindset, with strong decision-making abilities and a talent for building scalable, standardized systems to support continuous improvement and safe operations across all locations.

This full-time position offers hybrid work flexibility with a blend of office, on-site, and pool environments. It requires regular travel to local and regional facilities, with occasional out-of-state trips. Candidates must be adaptable to occasional evening and weekend work as business needs dictate. Joining Emler Swim & Gym means becoming part of a dynamic, mission-driven team with opportunities to significantly contribute to the organization’s growth, operational excellence, and community impact through effective facilities management.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction management
  • At least 2 years of leadership experience
  • Experience managing multi-site operations preferred
  • Knowledge of HVAC, pool, plumbing, and electrical systems
  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build scalable systems and processes
  • High ownership mindset
  • Strong prioritization and decision-making skills

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • 5+ years in facilities, maintenance, or construction management
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Experience managing multi-site operations strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of HVAC, pool systems, plumbing, and electrical systems
  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to build systems, processes, and scalable solutions
  • High ownership mindset with strong prioritization and decision-making skills

Job Duties

  • Lead and develop maintenance coordinators and team members
  • Build scalable processes, standards, and preventive maintenance programs
  • Partner with operations and construction on facility planning and capital projects
  • Oversee all facility systems including pools, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building infrastructure
  • Ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues with minimal disruption to operations
  • Implement systems to track maintenance activity, trends, and performance
  • Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance
  • Negotiate cost-effective service agreements
  • Develop and manage annual maintenance budgets and forecasts
  • Use data and reporting to anticipate needs and drive proactive planning
  • Standardize best practices across all locations
  • Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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