Facilities Manager

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

This is an opportunity for a qualified facilities manager to join our diverse and fast-growing team. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results. The candidate will oversee the company’s facility operations, manage staff, coordinate with contractors all while remaining in compliance with local and state regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring a Safe working environment by performing Safety Audits and Safety Corrective Actions as required. 
• Responsible for the adherence and management of the AYR Operating System (AOS) within the assigned area. 
• Responsible for the scheduling of maintenance labor and management of daily adjustments to ensure production requirements are achieved.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment, including uploading and maintaining of software PM tracking systems.
• Manage, motivate, train, evaluate, and review maintenance personnel
• Schedule maintenance employees to work on projects, repairs, and preventative maintenance in a timely manner within budgetary constraints.
• Work with National Resources in the hiring and on-site management of contractors and contracted maintenance employees working on company property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for the maintenance budget for the facility. 
• Work closely with National team to assist in purchase and installation of equipment and work areas as necessary. 
• Responsible for maintaining inventory for critical spare parts. 
• Ensures that all work areas are maintained as safe, clean work areas.
• Work with all facilities employees in seeking ways to eliminate waste and improve efficiency throughout the site.
• Responsible for addressing facility breakdowns that can occur after work hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Other Job Duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of facilities experience, preferably in an agriculture and/or biotech
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
• Project management experience

Education

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

Experience

5-7 Facilities experience, preferably in agriculture and/or biotech

Direct reports

• Managers one or more employees within a department
• Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate

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. This person will be traveling between dispensaries and manufacturing facilities within AYR Wellness.

Physical requirements

• Sitting, standing and walking motion/movement will be required throughout the shift.
• Frequently ascends/descends a ladder and uses scissor lift to inspect/maintain equipment.
• Occasionally works in outside conditions that includes 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. 

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.