Facilities Manager

Description

Position at Ayr Wellness

Company Description

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’rere-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’relooking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’snext. The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity.

At Ayr you’llhave the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

Job Summary

The Facilities Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for the overall maintenancemanagement, safetyenvironment,and performance of the facility. Reporting to the Directorof Operations, this role owns the facility’s systems, infrastructure, execution of capital investmentstrategy, managing contractor major projects, and the broader operational framework that enables the team to execute.

The Facilities Manager executes theexpectedstandardsfor maintenance, manages themaintenancebudget, leads the maintenance team, and partners with the Director of Operations to ensure facility systems meet requirements thatallow align facility performance with business goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• • Own and manage the overall safety environment for the facility,facility grounds, and safety for the maintenance department.

• • Collaborate with National Leaders to provide strategic direction and overall maintenance management of the facility, grounds, and all physical infrastructure.
  • Manage and oversee all contractor projects, major construction projects, and capital expenditure (CapEx) initiatives.
  • Own and manage the full facility maintenance budget, including forecasting, variance reporting, and cost control.
  • Lead the hiring, development, evaluation, and performance management of the maintenance team.
  • Establish and maintainstandard operating procedures (SOPs) and preventive maintenance programs for all equipment and systems.
  • Own and maintainall assets within MaintainX, including asset records, work history, and system integrity.
  • Partner with the National team on equipment procurement, installation, and facility improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure all work areas meet safety, cleanliness, and regulatory standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to eliminatewaste and improve facility efficiency.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for facility breakdowns after hours, on weekends, and holidays.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• • Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proven experience managing contractors, construction projects, and capital expenditures.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with a strong senseof ownership and accountability.
  • Experience managing budgets and driving financial performance.
  • Project management experience is required.

Education

• • Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of work and education experience accepted.

Experience

• • 7-10 years of facilities management experience, preferably in agriculture, biotech, cannabis, or regulated manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractors and major capital projects.
  • Experience with CMMS/work order systems (MaintainXpreferred).

Working Conditions

This person may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.

Physical Requirements

• • Sitting, standing, and walking motion/movement required throughout the shift.
  • Frequently ascends/descends a ladder and uses scissorlift to inspect/maintainequipment.
  • Occasionally works in outside conditions including exposure to inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
  • Occasional lifting, positioning, or moving items up to 100 pounds.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Ayr Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that representsa variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.