Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill · 19 hours ago
Facilities and Maintenance Manager
Armada, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBlake's Orchard & Cider Mill is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager responsible for coordinating and managing the maintenance activities of the company's facilities and production equipment. The role includes planning maintenance activities, monitoring technician productivity, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies.
FarmingFood and BeverageRetailWine And Spirits
Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate all maintenance activities in the facilities including analyzing equipment needs, reliability issues, developing preventive/predictive maintenance programs
Monitor Technician daily productivity by prioritizing and distributing work to maximize labor efficiency
Carry out inspections of the facilities to identify and resolve issues
Check electrical and hydraulic systems of buildings to ensure functionality
Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities
Coach, mentor, train and develop maintenance employees to meet current and future business requirements
Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
Manage the maintenance expenses by ensuring best practices in the industry
Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships with contractors and service providers
Track project and job costs by individual, based on hours worked, through the Upkeep management system to ensure accurate allocation to each department and project
Ensure compliance with health and safety policies
Must be available to work weekends during the months of September and October to ensure success of our “busy season”
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
Vocational/Technical or certification preferred
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical components, plumbing, pipefitting, HVAC
Willing to work 50+ hours per week, including Saturdays
Specialized training in the repair and replacement of components
Proficiency in the use of shop tools required
A valid drivers license is required
Ability and willingness to work in excessive heat or cold weather
Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs
Ability to move frequently, stand for long periods, walk, use hands and legs
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Vocational/Technical or certification
Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance systems
Company
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Making memories is always in season at Blake's! Home to an 1,300-acre working farm and orchard with a Cider Mill, Funland, Tasting Room, and Hard Cider Production Facility.
Founded in 1946
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Noetzel, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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