Facilities Representative

Penske Automotive Group; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Management Company is seeking a Facilities Representative in Fairfield, CT. You will plan, direct, and maintain building maintenance and services, ensuring safe upkeep of dealership equipment to maximize uptime.

This role requires coordinating with vendors, managing records, and upholding environmental and safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with maintenance experience and may hold an Associates degree or equivalent; automotive facility exposure and

Qualifications

• High School graduate and maintenance background are required.
• Associates degree or equivalent; and 3–5 years related experience preferred.
• Electrical and HVAC repair knowledge and relevant certifications desired.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building structure and plan repairs as needed.
• Ensure roofs, boilers, and elevators have updated inspections.
• Oversee grounds keeping and manage office equipment disposition.
• Maintain records of maintenance activities and labor hours.
• Comply with safety regulations and environmental requirements.

Skills

Performance goals

Problem solving

Data analysis

Independent judgment

Numerical ability

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or equivalent

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Facilities Representative is responsible for planning, directing, and maintaining building maintenance and services, as well as the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of dealership equipment to ensure maximum production of the dealership.

Essential Functions

• Inspects structure of building and determines if repairs are needed
• Ensures roofs, boilers, and elevators have updated inspections
• Oversees grounds keeping
• Maintains, disposes of, or relocates office equipment and furniture
• Ensures beverage and refreshment stands are maintained and manages service repairs with the vendor
• Develops solutions to difficult problems, manages outside contractors, and is on call for emergencies
• Performs environmental hazard management/planning and remediation
• Maintains a professional relationship with all company personnel and vendors
• Implements and uses all preventive maintenance programs, safety requirements, and checklists
• Maintains company standards for plumbing, electrical, painting, lighting, HVAC, and basic general repairs
• Uses all resources available to accurately and efficiently identify, follow-up, and resolve all maintenance and repair opportunities
• Maintains accurate records of all maintenance activities and labor hours and abides by company guidelines for timekeeping and overtime controls
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Supports a strong culture of safety and notifies management immediately of any unsafe working conditions
• Establishes personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devises a strategy to meet those goals
• Understands the terminology of the business and keeps abreast of technology changes
• Knows and understands the federal, state, and local requirements which govern the company's business
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards
• Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Understands and follows all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Maintains a professional appearance of self and designated work area in accordance with company policy
• Attends company meetings as required including all facility safety and development meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

Requirements

• Ability to establish personal performance goals that are consistent with the organizations standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to process data and organize it for management analysis
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion to accomplish departmental and organizational goals
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of people and be a positive influence on employee morale throughout the organization

Work Environment

Heavy Work-May lift over 100 lbs. occasionally. Will frequently lift over 50 pounds at a time
This position will include a good deal of walking or standing
This position may involve sitting from time to time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls
This position requires vision abilities for close up, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability focus intently
This position requires the ability to climb, push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp
This position involves repetitive motion
This position requires the ability to talk and hear
This position may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions including wet and humid weather
This position may be exposed to a high level of noise
This position may be exposed to dusty environments
This position may be exposed to hazardous materials

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Standard Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School graduate. Previous maintenance experience. Strong ability for on the job training. General Construction background desired.

Preferred Education and Experience

Associates degree or equivalent; and three to five year's related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Automotive dealership facility experience.
Electrical and electronic principles.
Blueprint and electrical schematic reading.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)

Must be certified in both Electrical and HVAC repair
Valid driver's license with clean driving record
Certification of taking a 20 Hour OSHA class
Fork Lift certification
Aerial Lift Certification

Safety Sensitive Position

The essential functions of this position require a person to work with hazardous or flammable materials; AND/OR to complete tasks in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, including without limitation the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles.

Dealership Name

Connecticut Management Company

450 Scofield Avenue, Fairfield , Connecticut 06825 , United States

Internal Job ID

Facilities Representative-782803

Area of Interest

General Labor

Position Type

Full-time