Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

The Maintenance Facilities manager is responsible for the overall maintenance and repairs of the facility and for defining, implementing, integrating, and troubleshooting maintenance & equipment components. Directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities of contractors and in-house staff performing the operation, maintenance, and repair of the facility to ensure strict safety enforcement and timely completion of task. Incumbent is well-versed in all maintenance processes and health and safety regulations. Manages resources, develops, and reviews standard operating procedures, policies and procedures, and operational guidelines for the operations team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation and carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues.
• Plans the need and feasibility of minor additions, modifications, and alterations to existing facilities and equipment.
• Participates in the design of such modifications to ensure modified / new equipment and installations are maintainable per organizations standards.
• Provides resources and guidance to maintenance staff as it relates to the maintenance operations (such as diagnosis and repair of systems, equipment’s, etc...)
• Ensures and responds quickly to equipment failures, minimizing production downtime resulting from mechanical issues.
• Performs and provides oversight related to preventative maintenance inspections and procedures, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Enforces and follows lockout / tagout safety procedures during service and repair. Implements procedures when new equipment or new hazards are recognized.
• Manages relationships with contractors and service providers. Oversees the hiring and use of contractors or contracted maintenance employees working on company property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently.
• Works with the available resources and oversees projects, purchases, preventative maintenance and work orders.
• Monitor and arrange performance of preventative and corrective maintenance of greenhouse. infrastructure; HVAC, coolers, irrigation systems, generators, louvers, fans, cure room, trim facility (not inclusive) property.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure regulatory and safety compliance protocols.
• Maintain records reflecting compliance of all applicable regulations.
• Review and research industry literature and design to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Work within allocated resources to acquire best of class supplies, products and equipment.
• Exercise significant authority and discretion when addressing items that concern the grow location, including :
• Participate in developing and implementing rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance the company’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
• Recommends hiring, performance, discipline, termination or advancement of employee decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE