Facilities & Safety Manager

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Facilities & Safety Manager contributes to Northwest Harvest’s mission by coordinating all Northwest Harvest location services. This includes, Seattle WA – Corporate offices in Belltown & SODO Community Market, Distribution Centers in Auburn, Yakima and Spokane WA – and the Fruitvale Community Market in Yakima, WA. Working in partnership with operations managers and oversees external contractors, vendors, in all maintenance, repairs and facility emergencies.

This position is responsible for managing centralized maintenance & safety programs which will serve all Northwest Harvest locations and ensures all work orders are completed on time and meet the organization’s standards for quality. In addition, this role will handle floor to ceiling maintenance, performing duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and store facilities and equipment according to safety protocols, predictive and productive maintenance systems, and processes to support the achievement of the organization’s business goals and objectives.

The successful incumbent serves by cultivating a safe, inclusive environment that includes a high-quality service delivery of all locations (Western WA, Eastern WA, and Central WA) based on the values inherent in Northwest Harvests mission, the principles of cultural proficiency, and ensures a high level of outstanding customer service through the delivery of quality, timely, and accuracy in operations while also ensuring the highest compliance standards. This can include but is not limited to day-to-day operations, responding to challenges, fostering a collaborative environment that works cross functionally to empower the employees of NWH as well as enhance the lives of our neighbors and plays a vital role in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion to continually be an equitable workplace culture.

Schedule : This position may be required to work occasional off-shift hours as necessary for special events or other duties assigned.

Travel : Be responsive and adaptive to opportunities throughout Washington (WA). This can include but is not limited to local travel and occasional travel to Eastern and Western WA.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Facility Maintenance

• Maintain ongoing communication with contractors, vendors, and team members
• Collaborate with the Chief of Staff in review of all agreements / contracts
• Oversee work order process and ensures that completion of work orders meet quality standards.
• Oversee and implement preventive maintenance program
• Ensure that staff is trained in building systems’ operations and emergency shut offs.
• Oversee ordering and inventory of maintenance supplies
• Respond to after-hours facilities emergencies
• Work with the operations managers to manage security and key systems, and oversee staff use and possession of Northwest Harvest keys.
• Work closely with operations managers and supervisors to prepare building locations for on-site inspections by external agencies
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Support the coordination of construction projects

Safety :

Space Management :

Software and Licensing Management :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and / or move up to 5 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and / or move up 50 pounds. For any lifting of over 51 pounds, assistance is provided either through an assisted lift or in a team lift environment consistently and repeatedly, with reasonable accommodation when needed. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; balance; bend and reach with hands and arms; use feet to operate foot pedal operation; and talk or hear. Occasionally required to climb ladders, sit, stoop, kneel, squat, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While some absences may be protected by federal, state and / or local laws, regular attendance is an essential function of the job.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Demonstrate the initiative to learn and enhance skills that promote anti-racism, cultural competency and an understanding of oppression and its impact.

Participate in intentional learning efforts, including events relating to understanding and dismantling institutional racism and building cultural competency

RELATIONSHIPS :

Internal : Frequent contact with all staff and regular communication across departments.

External : Regular contact with current vendors / contractors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

A combination of real-life experience, education, and training listed below provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Successful completion of a Background check is required.

Knowledge of :

Ability To :

EDUCATION AND TRAINING :

High school diploma / GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or a combination education and experience with a personal orientation as a life-long learner.

EXPERIENCE :

Minimum (3) years facilities maintenance, or handyman experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications (desired) :