Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee all building-related activities. They will be responsible for preserving the good condition of infrastructure and ensure that facilities are safe and well-functioning.

The Facilities Manager, under the supervision of the Director of Operations, is responsible for ensuring that multiple facilities have their physical structure and operating equipment maintained and repaired in a timely and cost-efficient manner. Manage construction vendors who perform remodeling, maintenance service, and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, janitorial, general grounds, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, security, and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized and able to optimize the use of space and equipment while reducing operating costs. A high level of care and efficiency can set you apart among our candidate pool.

The goal is to ensure our facilities are problem-free and safe so that employees can work under the best conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Works directly with Director of Operations and outside contractor/vendor partners to execute FOH & BOH restaurant construction.
• Performs equipment repair vs. replacement analysis and recommends most cost effective, efficient and expeditious solution.
• Conducts weekly visits (or more depending on need) to each unit within area of responsibility to perform walk through with GM to proactively identify maintenance issues.
• Documents and reports findings, addresses maintenance concerns not previously corrected.
• Conducts facility training days with GMs in their respective areas.
• Follows up on preventive maintenance activities.
• Develops and implements preventative maintenance programs for all major systems in the restaurant. Coordinates program specifications, requirements for proposals, contracts, and associated documents.
• Maintains integrity of all vendor documents including but not limited to Certificates of Insurance and Licenses.
• Acts as the single point of contact for all facility issues experienced in their assigned restaurants that are not handled routinely through the use of work order management system.
• Maintains and monitors the work order management system on a daily basis. Identify areas without qualified, approved vendors and solicit and qualify new vendors for all major trades.
• Oversees and directs maintenance personnel and workers engaged in equipment installation, facilities equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
• Review utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
• Supervise all staff facilities staff (custodians, technicians, groundskeepers etc.) and external contractors
• Control activities like waste disposal, building security etc.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as Maintenance Manager or relevant position
• Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, English/Spanish bilingual preferred but not required
• Proper organizational and leadership skills
• Resourceful/critical thinking
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage