Facility Maintenance Lead

Global Industrial; Raritan (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial is seeking a skilled facilities maintenance professional for our distribution center operations. You will perform hazard analyses, inspections, and daily maintenance of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and conveyor systems.

Coordination with contractors and updating the asset management system are key aspects of the role. Candidates should have 3–5 years of facilities experience, training credentials, and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of facilities maintenance experience in warehouse/distribution environments.
• Technical knowledge of building electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.
• Experience with conveyor systems maintenance and career skill in diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues.
• Ability to manage third-party contractors and coordinate maintenance projects.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and OSHA-like practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide job hazard analysis (JHA) and conduct safety and asset inspections.
• Oversee daily maintenance of facility systems, conveyors, racking, and fleet operations.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and minor renovation projects.
• Maintain asset records in an Enterprise Asset Management System and update as needed.
• Manage outside contractors for janitorial, repairs, and related services.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Conveyor systems maintenance

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing systems

Asset management systems

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

Trade certifications or vocational school

Associate degree in facility management or related field

Tools

Enterprise Asset Management System

PLC basics

Job description

Corporate Overview

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing job hazard analysis (JHA) for work efforts and conducts safety, facility systems, and material handling fleet operations inspections.
• Responsible for day-to-day proactive and reactive work efforts on:
  • Facility mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and related assets
  • Conveyor daily system start up and operation
  • Material handling fleet daily operational checks to include batteries and related battery charging systems
  • Distribution Center racking systems
  • General maintenance items throughout the facility
• Oversees and manages contract services as required for the Distribution Center.
• Assists with planning, scheduling and coordinating work activities with maintenance, repair and minor renovation projects.
• Maintains records and updates asset information within local Enterprise Asset Management System
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Competencies and skills

Qualifications:

• 3 to 5-years of facilities maintenance experience and working knowledge of warehouse / distribution related equipment and systems to include material handling fleet operations, conveyor system operations, and racking systems.
• Certifications in a skilled trade from a vocational / technical school or work towards an Associate degree in facility management, engineering related field is a plus and can also serve in lieu of one year of facilities maintenance experience.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of:
  • General principal knowledge of and ability to effect repairs on building electrical (480V/ 3 Ph), mechanical (HVAC) and plumbing systems.
  • Electrical experience to include trouble shooting and changing breakers up to 400-amps, routine maintenance or replacement of 480/277 light fixtures, variable frequency drives and motors, and working knowledge of building switchgear, transformers, and motor control / power distribution panels
  • Experience with emergency power supply systems to include generators and basic operation, automatic transfer systems, and uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
  • Basic building operational HVAC knowledge and refrigeration principles
  • Basic low voltage fire or burglar alarm system operations and troubleshooting of applicable systems
  • Commercial plumbing systems to include domestic and sanitary piping, sewage waste tank ejection systems, gas and electric commercial grade water heaters, and installation of restroom equipment
  • Roofing and door systems to include dock door systems and components
• Experience in conveyor systems (carton) maintenance and repair including:
  • Basic understanding of PLC logic
  • Understanding zero pressure accumulation systems controls
  • Ability to perform proactive maintenance requirements, motor replacement, chain and sprocket adjustments or replacement, and belt lacing and tracking
  • An understanding of carton diverters and in-line weight scales
  • Abilities to include diagnosing mechanical and electrical conveyor issues and executing appropriate repairs
• General knowledge of material handling fleet operations and battery maintenance
• Perform building inspections and minor general maintenance activities including painting, and office furniture assembly.
• Manage outside 3rd party contractors and vendors including janitorial, snow removal, generator maintenance, landscaping, fire sprinkler, etc.
• Methods and techniques of inspecting maintenance and repair work to ensure compliance with safety and quality requirements.
• Occupational hazards and related safety precautions.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.