Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today!

SALARY RANGE: $21.00 to $25.00 per hour

BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Employee-of-the-Month and Year, RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Company Picnic; Community Volunteering

As the Maintenance Manager , you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of RITALKA's properties, including machines, mechanical systems, buildings, and other structures.

What does the Maintenance Manager do at RITALKA?

• Building Maintenance - Continuous maintenance of all 7 company facilities including all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems (facilities are in MN, SD, and WI)
• Construction Management - Manage company upgrade building and/or grounds projects. May involve actual construction and/or project management, supervising and coordinating work of contractors
• Janitorial - Manage company standards in keeping multiple facility locations clean, safe, and well maintained
• Lawn & Facility Grounds Care - Maintain area grounds for all facilities
• Snow Removal - Manage a snow removal plan at all facilities
• Fleet Management - Oversees and evaluates repairs and maintenance completed on company owned vehicles
• Strategic Planning - Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives; calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money and manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. Key focus areas: safety repairs & general maintenance; clean and well-functioning facilities; client "touch point" upgrades; expansion planning

What are we looking for in a great Maintenance Manager?

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years of experience
• Able to travel frequently, occasionally overnight
• Active driver's license with a good driving record
• Above average knowledge in building maintenance and light to heavy construction
• Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
• Ability to prioritize projects for best results and meet deadlines successfully
• Strong communication skills with all levels of management
• Must be able to lift and/or move items of 50 lbs or more on a periodic basis
• Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a periodic basis

OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

RITALKA Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone.

RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company focused on creating jobs in rural communities here in the Midwest; purposefully creating jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.