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People's Food Co-op · 19 hours ago

Building Maintenance Manager

Rochester,MN,US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $53K/yr

People's Food Co-op is seeking a Building Maintenance Manager to oversee the cleanliness and functionality of their building and equipment. The role involves performing daily cleaning services, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting repairs to prolong the life of the co-op’s facilities.

BakeryE-CommerceFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodSnack Food

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Perform daily cleaning activities and ensure a standard of excellence in store cleanliness and appearance

Ensure/perform proper maintenance of floors in the selling areas of the store including cleaning, waxing, stripping and general maintenance

Create and follow a schedule for monthly or quarterly cleanings of hard-to-reach areas including ceilings, baseboards, cooler tops and coils, ceiling fans and other areas

Ensure safety, maintenance and proper operation of all store equipment. Inform operations manager of equipment repair and/or replacement needs

Create and follow a schedule to provide regular checks on the building and all equipment for needed repairs and maintenance

Monitor and record cooler temperatures and equipment readings and make necessary adjustments

Respond to security and equipment failure alarms

Troubleshoot and remedy concerns with plumbing, electrical or refrigeration systems as able and contact appropriate service providers as needed

Review and record all utility bills, including gas, water and electric in order to identify ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs

Utilize carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills to provide solutions to operational needs for changes or innovations in shelving and display, efficient workspaces and customer-friendly environments

Maintain a clean and attractive storefront and parking lot by picking up trash, returning carts, maintaining the landscaping and watering shrubs and trees

Order and stock cleaning supplies and bathroom products; negotiating with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality and delivery

Maintain an orderly and efficient basement storage space and work with department managers to manage basement stock

Paint walls as needed and provide touch-ups to painted areas and repair of dents or chips in walls

Assume responsibility for snow removal from the awnings and rooftop as needed, and from the parking lot and sidewalks

Maintain working relationship with vendors of maintenance services

In coordination with the Member and Staff Services Manager, maintain the Material Safety and Data Sheet binder

Perform daily janitorial tasks including operation of floor machine; dusting and mopping; cleaning of rest rooms; trash removal; cleaning of office and sales floor areas; set-up of community room; cleaning of stairwells, elevator and hallways; cleaning of windows and doors; and other general cleaning

Develop and revise department’s standard operating procedures as needed. Ensure that staff is aware of and trained in these procedures

Set daily priorities for department staff to ensure productive work flow

Ensure that maintenance department staff are aware of: 1. how to lift properly. 2. proper use of floor machine and all other equipment. 3. location of accident reports and first aid kit, procedure for transporting staff for medical treatment, dress code requirements, location of safety manuals, emergency phone numbers (911)

Hire qualified maintenance department staff within established policies

Schedule maintenance staff according to weekly labor budget and quarterly cost of labor goals

Arrange for coverage of vacant shifts as needed

Develop performance standards for maintenance staff

Develop training materials and systems for maintenance staff in coordination with the operations manager

Ensure initial and ongoing training for all maintenance staff. Review and sign off on training checklist when employees are trained or retrained

Conduct evaluations of maintenance staff in accordance with established policies and procedures

Ensure that department meetings are conducted quarterly. Provide effective communication to maintenance staff regarding operational issues

Terminate department employees as necessary, following established personnel policies

Qualification

Building maintenanceFacilities managementSupervisory experienceSafety regulations knowledgeCommunication skillsObservation skillsReport writingPhysical abilityAsset protection experience