Facilities Manager

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Directly responsible for maintaining a preventive maintenance program within the confines of an annual budget. This includes all heating, air conditioning, as well as maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Directly supervises the building and equipment maintenance employees.
• Directly responsible for the preparation of an annual budget and operating within that budget with regard to the expenses for maintenance supplies, operating supplies, electricity, gas, water and sewer.
• Interview, select, hire, train, coach, and discipline employees.
• Work with the Risk Management Department to coordinate a plan for fire evacuation and disaster response.
• Responsible for hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Plans, budgets and schedules facility modifications, preventative maintenance, and repairs as needed.
• Negotiates with vendors, suppliers and subcontractors including estimates on equipment, labor materials, service agreements and other related costs.
• Perform other duties as requested by the VP of Warehouse and Transportation
• Provides guidance and direction to warehouse management for the safe and efficient operation of the facility and equipment.
• Reviews and interprets financial and operating information; coordinates and develops periodic financial and/or operating analyses, and prepares financial/business reports for senior management.
• Manage capital project accounts assigned to facility maintenance. Tracks project progress; forecasts completion dates, and assures timely expenditure of appropriated funds; prepares and submits capital project reports for review.
• Identifies and highlights wasteful purchasing, maintenance and practices; develops and proposes changes to work processes and associated systems to improve the efficiency of the department's allocation of resources.
• Develops and manages annual operating and capital budgets for warehouse maintenance department.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong mechanical aptitudes, and a working knowledge of electrical, and mechanical systems including the fire notification system, fire suppression, warehouse racking, lighting, HVAC and anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems.
• 5-7 years in a building maintenance or professional trade management capacity.
• Excellent trouble shooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to define problems and resolve them quickly.
• Familiar with local building and health codes and OSHA regulations, MSDS program, PSM program.
• Familiar with all current environmental safety regulations.
• Requires strong supervisory skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with ever changing priorities and or situations.
• Knowledge of management and business principles and practices.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to plan work schedules and assign duties; ability to provide or arrange for training.
• Knowledge of staff hiring procedures.
• Ability to develop and prepare comprehensive financial/business analyses.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in the development and implementation of complex facility management problems.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions.
• Advanced analytical, evaluative, and objective critical thinking and reasoning skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain efficient and cost-effective operating procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures and documentation.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
• Ability to analyze and formulate complex mathematical problems

NON-ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• NH licensed electrician
• NH Master licensed plumber
• Working knowledge of CAD programs
• Level 5 Hazmat skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work involves frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical effort required, lifting, crouching, walking, stooping, bending and standing.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.