Assistant Facility Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
REGENT is revolutionizing regional coastal transportation with its seaglider, a novel wing-in-ground-effect craft. As an Assistant Facility Manager, you will be a crucial part of the operations team, responsible for maintaining and optimizing our physical spaces in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. This role involves hands-on involvement in ensuring our engineering and manufacturing environments are safe, organized, and prepared for upcoming tests and builds. REGENT is a proud SkillBridge industry partner, offering internship opportunities for transitioning service members, providing immersive training and meaningful work in the maritime and defense industries.
Must have:
- Demonstrated experience in facilities, maintenance, or warehouse operations.
- High level of ownership and attention to detail.
- Hands-on technical training or applied experience in a skilled trade.
- Experience with HVAC, plumbing, or OSHA safety standards.
- Practical experience with electrical systems or relevant certifications.
- Prior work in warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to be on-site 5 days per week.
- Ability to lift, move, and stay active throughout the day.
Good to have:
- Collaborative team player.
- Creative problem solver.
- Adaptable and agile.
- Innovative mindset.
- Forklift use (training provided).
- Enrollment in an OSHA certification class (company-provided).
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Job Details
At REGENT, we’re on a mission to revolutionize regional coastal transportation by developing and manufacturing the seaglider, a novel wing-in-ground-effect craft that operates over water within a wingspan of the surface and combines the speed of an airplane with the low operating costs of a boat.
Our team is a group of passionate, forward-thinking individuals working together across fields including aerospace and maritime to pioneer a new model of efficient, zero-emission, high-speed transportation. It’s an exciting time to be part of this game-changing journey!
Role Overview:
As an Assistant Facility Manager, you’ll be a vital member of our operations team, helping to maintain and optimize the daily function of our physical spaces - including two facilities in North Kingstown, RI. You’ll play a hands-on role in keeping our engineering and manufacturing environments safe, organized, and ready to support our next big test or build.
REGENT is proud to be a SkillBridge industry partner and offer internship opportunities for transitioning service members. Through this program, you'll gain hands-on experience in the maritime and defense industries, working alongside some of the most respected leaders and engineers in the field. While you continue to receive your military pay and benefits, we’ll provide immersive training and meaningful work that sets you up for success in a civilian career.
To be eligible for a Skillbridge Internship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be eligible to participate in an Internship per DoD Instruction 1322.29
- Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military
- Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date
- Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command
- Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location
What You'll Do:
- Lead and coordinate preventative maintenance, small renovations, and emergency repairs
- Support daily building operations across HVAC, utilities, lighting, and general systems
- Supervise and collaborate with our Facility Operations Associate
- Organize facility inventory, tool tracking, and storage systems based on 5S standards
- Support office and shop moves, including hands-on lifting and relocation tasks
- Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a safe and functional work environment
- Coordinate with external vendors and service providers for repair, maintenance, and facility upgrades
- Assist in managing service contracts, scheduling, and quality control
- *Forklift use will be required (Training will be provided)
- *Will need to enroll in an OSHA certification class (company-provided)
What We're Looking For:
- Demonstrated experience in facilities, maintenance, warehouse operations, or a similar hands-on role
- A high level of ownership, attention to detail, and willingness to step in wherever needed
- Hands-on technical training or applied experience in a skilled trade such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or mechanical systems
- Experience with or knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, or OSHA safety standards
- Practical experience working with electrical systems or holding relevant certifications
- Prior work in warehouse, manufacturing, or industrial facility environments
- This position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver's license and will have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment
- This position is required to be on-site 5 days per week at two North Kingstown facilities
- The ability to lift, move, and stay active throughout your day - this is a physical, on-your-feet role
Who We're Looking For:
- Collaborative Team Player: You believe that great things happen when teams work together. You communicate effectively and collaborate with engineers, stakeholders, and other cross-functional teams to align on goals and move projects forward. You bring people together, ensuring that everyone is on the same page and moving towards a shared vision.
- Creative Problem Solver: You thrive on tackling complex challenges and finding innovative solutions. Whether you're troubleshooting a malfunctioning HVAC unit, rethinking how to organize a cluttered workspace, or coordinating a last-minute repair before a major test, you stay calm under pressure and find practical, effective solutions. You balance short-term fixes with long-term improvements that keep our spaces safe, functional, and ready to scale.
- Adaptable & Agile: In a fast-paced, ever-evolving startup environment, you quickly adapt to changing priorities and requirements. You approach challenges with a calm, resilient mindset, and know how to pivot and adjust your approach as needed, ensuring that progress continues without missing a beat.
- Innovative Mindset: You’re driven by curiosity and a passion for technology. You’re passionate about driving continuous improvement, embracing new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency, quality, and team performance.
If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, grow with us, and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, but you see yourself contributing to our mission, we encourage you to apply! We value diverse skillsets and experiences and believe in the potential of passionate individuals to make a big impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
REGENT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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