Ho Chunk, Inc

Contract Maintenance Manager

Ho Chunk, Inc$85K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in facility operations and maintenance management
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering, construction principles, and facility management laws
  • Experience managing operational budgets and departmental functions
  • Familiar with NFPA, ASME, OSHA, and EPA standards
  • Strong planning, management, and communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and thrive in fast-paced environments
  • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Direct plant operations, building systems maintenance, and facility improvements
  • Administer computerized systems for maintenance and energy control
  • Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing operational programs
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders including CORs, contractors, and community members
  • Monitor workflow and service delivery for compliance with standards
  • Manage departmental budgets and utility expenses
  • Oversee inventory levels and approve requisitions for supplies and equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Mission-driven culture focused on community impact
  • Collaborative environment that fosters innovation
  • Career stability with opportunities across diverse industries
Full Job Description
Summary
Contract Maintenance Manager

Blue Sky Dynamic Group, a division of Ho-Chunk, Inc.Location: Vandenberg Air Force BaseJob Type: Full-time| Exempt

Wage: $85,000-95,000

Compensation & Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Position Summary

The Contract Maintenance Manager administers and directs programs that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of facilities, including buildings, grounds, equipment, and utility systems. This role oversees preventive and corrective maintenance programs, energy management initiatives, and major construction and renovation projects.

The position requires advanced knowledge of engineering and construction principles, regulatory compliance, and supervisory leadership. The Contract Maintenance Manager is responsible for aligning facility operations with contractual requirements, organizational standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, organize, and direct plant operations, building systems maintenance, renovations, and facility improvement initiatives

  • Administer computerized systems supporting preventive and corrective maintenance, construction management, financial tracking, energy control, and facility modifications

  • Review and evaluate existing programs, services, policies, and procedures; develop and recommend improvements to leadership and oversee approved implementation

  • Coordinate with Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), administrative leaders, supervisory staff, contractors, architects, engineers, agencies, and community stakeholders

  • Monitor workflow, performance quality, and service delivery to ensure timely completion and adherence to contractual and facility standards

  • Manage departmental budgets, including utility expenses and energy savings programs

  • Ensure adequate inventory levels and approve requisitions for tools, materials, equipment, and supplies

  • Prepare, maintain, and analyze departmental records, reports, and performance documentation

  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including State Health Department, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Underground Storage Tank (UST), and related standards

Supervisory & Project Oversight Responsibilities

  • Assign work, monitor performance, and complete performance evaluations for assigned personnel

  • Interview candidates and recommend qualified individuals for hire

  • Orient new employees and provide on-the-job training

  • Schedule and approve employee leave

  • Address employee concerns, resolve complaints, and administer discipline as required

  • Communicate personnel policies, procedures, and employee relations programs

  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor construction and development of physical facilities

  • Review, evaluate, and recommend approval of construction plans and facility modifications

  • Analyze contractor bids, review blueprints, and submit recommendations to administration

  • Serve as liaison with contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and suppliers

  • Negotiate vendor agreements and preferred service contracts

Additional responsibilities may include oversight of grounds maintenance and snow removal operations, leadership of the in-house fire response team, participation on facility committees, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

  • Five (5) or more years of experience managing facility operations and maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance, HVAC, electrical systems, subcontract oversight, pre-construction services, quality control systems, and supervisory responsibilities

  • Thorough knowledge of engineering and construction principles, facility management practices, and applicable laws and regulations

  • Proven experience managing departmental budgets and overall business operations

  • Working knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) codes and standards

  • Demonstrated competencies in strategic planning, personnel management, subcontractor coordination, customer relations, operational planning, management, and reporting

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and convey complex technical information

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and perform effectively in fast-paced environments

  • Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS); CMMS-FM experience preferred

  • High level of motivation, self-discipline, and commitment to customer service excellence

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with U.S. Army programs

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM) certification

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or equivalent mechanical/electrical operations experience

Computer Skills:

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Work Environment & Physical Requirements
  • Office and facility-based work environment with regular presence in operational and maintenance areas

  • Occasional exposure to construction sites and mechanical spaces

  • Ability to move throughout facilities to inspect work areas and attend meetings

Schedule
  • Full-time position

  • Availability outside standard business hours may be required to support operational needs, emergencies, or construction activities

Why Join This Team?
  • A mission-driven culture dedicated to economic advancement and community impact

  • Guided by strong NATIVE values and tribal-owned purpose

  • Career stability and opportunities across diverse industries

  • A collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and professional growth

About Ho Chunk, Inc

The Ho-Chunk, also known as Hooc?gra or Winnebago, are a Siouan-speaking Native American people whose historic territory includes parts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. Today, Ho-Chunk people are enrolled in two federally recognized tribes, the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska have an Indian reservation in Nebraska. While related, the two tribes are distinct federally recognized sovereign nations and peoples, each having its own constitutionally formed government and completely separate governing and business interests. Since the late 20th century, both tribal councils have authorized the development of casinos. The Ho-Chunk Nation is working on language restoration and has developed a Hooc?k-language iOS app. Since 1988, it has pursued a claim to the Badger Army Ammunition Plant as traditional territory; the area has since been declared surplus, but the Ho-Chunk have struggled with changes in policy at the Department of the Interior. The department supported the Ho-Chunk claim in 1998, but in 2011 refused to accept the property on their behalf. In 1994, to build on its revenues from casinos, the Winnebago created an economic development corporation; it has been successful and received awards as a model of entrepreneurial small business. With a number of subsidiaries, it employs more than 1400 people. It has also contributed to housing construction on the reservation. Like more than 60% of federally recognized tribes, the Winnebago legalized alcohol sales on the reservation to secure revenues that previously went to the state in taxes.
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