Facilities Maintenance Manager

The Facilities Maintenance Manager manages the overall maintenance functions of the facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the ammonia refrigeration system (compressors, valves, pumps, computers, cooling towers, electrical controls and PLC’s)

• Maintains constant warehouse temperature for product storage

• Ensures proper preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repair capability on all key equipment and systems. These systems include: refrigeration, conveyor, scale and wrapper systems, club pack equipment, storage racks, pallet inverter, battery changing equipment, dock levelers, overhead doors, automatic sprinkler systems, and any additional systems or equipment in the facility.

• Maintain cooling tower treatment to prevent mineral/organic build up

• Maintain adequate tools and spare parts inventory with cost effective justification

• Maintain and update required safety programs, posting of government mandated reports, OSHA compliance records and reports on outside inspections

• Coordinates facility project work (cost, bidding, managing and scheduling)

• Provides for off-hours refrigeration/emergency maintenance contact

• Conducts employee training (hazard communication programs, MSDS training, eyewash training, ammonia, etc.) as required

• Inform facility manager of all refrigeration, maintenance, and safety concerns

• Maintains facility compliance with all municipal, state and federal fire and safety codes, including the testing/inspections of the fire protection system

• Manage, track and control costs associated with maintenance of forklift/vehicle fleet to include PM and repair

• Coordinate bidding and purchasing of equipment and maintenance parts

• Provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the building exterior.

• Ensure that the grounds are kept in “new” condition

• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and rules

• Create and maintain a safe working environment

• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Key Requirements:

• HVAC and electrical certification preferred

• 5 years experience in warehouse refrigeration management or service (motor controls, process safety management, water treatment, and electronics)

• 5 years experience in facility maintenance

• Ability to exercise a large degree of independent judgment in this position

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits, and attitude