General Maintenance Foreperson

Stater Bros. Markets; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Stater Bros. Markets in San Bernardino, CA is seeking a General Maintenance Coordinator to lead the Facilities Maintenance team across multiple store locations.

You will prioritize work, allocate resources, and oversee both internal technicians and external vendors to keep stores running smoothly. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with CMMS systems, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction and/or facilities maintenance.
• Experience supporting multiple locations or high-volume service environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with restaurant equipment and electrical systems.
• General working knowledge of metal fabrication and light construction trades.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead crews and manage competing priorities in a multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance personnel supporting multiple retail store locations.
• Receive, evaluate, and prioritize routine and emergency maintenance calls.
• Assess urgency, impact, and scope of work to ensure timely response and efficient use of resources.
• Plan, organize, and schedule service work; monitor daily workload and balance manpower against service demand.
• Adjust staffing, assignments, and priorities to respond to changing conditions and emergency situations.
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting complex systems and equipment issues.
• Communicate with store personnel, dispatch, and other departments to identify maintenance needs and service priorities.
• Work closely with Dispatchers to improve dispatch effectiveness, response times, and job prioritization.
• Coordinate with approved vendors and contractors to support maintenance activities across assigned locations.
• Review vendor work for quality, completeness, and compliance with company standards prior to acceptance.
• Communicate job scope, site conditions, and scheduling requirements to vendors as needed.
• Report on vendor performance issues, unsafe conditions, or service concerns to supervision.
• Monitor maintenance activity to identify repeat issues, delays, or resource constraints and report concerns to supervision.
• Enforce Company policies, procedures, and safety standards across all assigned locations.
• Administer maintenance safety and training programs and conduct monthly meetings.
• Evaluate individual technician performance and provide coaching, guidance, and feedback.
• Clearly communicate job expectations and performance standards to maintenance technicians.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of efficient multi-store maintenance operations.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-site management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (HxGN EAM, ServiceChannel, Corrigo)

Excel

HVAC

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Job description

Address: 301 S Tippecanoe Avenue

Location: San Bernardino, CA, US, 92408

Store Number: MAINOFFICE

Sponsorship: Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

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Work Schedule

Graveyard

Job Type

Full-Time

Union Position

Non-Union

Employee Pay Type

Hourly

Work Environment

100% On-Site

Compensation

$39.90 – $45.00

(this represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors)

Department

Facility Maintenance

Job Summary

Coordinate and oversee General Maintenance Department personnel, 3rd party vendor support, and daily maintenance activities across multiple retail store locations. This role applies best practices to prioritize work, allocate and monitor resources, and coordinate internal technicians and external vendors to ensure safe, reliable, and timely maintenance services that support uninterrupted store operations and facility reliability. This position plays a key role in identifying recurring issues, improving maintenance processes and contributing to overall operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance personnel supporting multiple retail store locations
• Receive, evaluate, and prioritize routine and emergency maintenance calls
• Assess urgency, impact, and scope of work to ensure timely response and efficient use of resources
• Plan, organize, and schedule service work; monitor daily workload and balance manpower against service demand
• Adjust staffing, assignments, and priorities to respond to changing conditions and emergency situations
• Assist technicians with troubleshooting complex systems and equipment issues
• Communicate with store personnel, dispatch, and other departments to identify maintenance needs and service priorities
• Work closely with Dispatchers to improve dispatch effectiveness, response times, and job prioritization
• Coordinate with approved vendors and contractors to support maintenance activities across assigned locations
• Review vendor work for quality, completeness, and compliance with company standards prior to acceptance
• Communicate job scope, site conditions, and scheduling requirements to vendors as needed
• Report on vendor performance issues, unsafe conditions, or service concerns to supervision
• Monitor maintenance activity to identify repeat issues, delays, or resource constraints and report concerns to supervision
• Enforce Company policies, procedures, and safety standards across all assigned locations
• Administer maintenance safety and training programs and conduct monthly meetings
• Evaluate individual technician performance and provide coaching, guidance, and feedback
• Clearly communicate job expectations and performance standards to maintenance technicians
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of efficient multi-store maintenance operations

Requirements / Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction and/or facilities maintenance
• Experience supporting multiple locations or high-volume service environments preferred
• Demonstrated experience with restaurant equipment and electrical systems
• General working knowledge of metal fabrication and light construction trades
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead crews and manage competing priorities in a multi-site environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), including platforms such as HxGN EAM, ServiceChannel, and Corrigo
• Working knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Strong scheduling, dispatch coordination, and workload management skills in a multi-store environment
• Ability to analyze maintenance data, identify trends, and support operational decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools for reporting, tracking workload, vendor activity, and performance metrics

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Valid California Driver License with a clean driving record
• Current CPR certification

Additional Information

Join our team and make a difference.

Be a part of a team that makes a difference in the communities we serve.

• We value and appreciate our teammates.
• We treat others like we want to be treated.
• We like to challenge the status quo and are actively embracing change.
• We are a team that fosters open communication.
• We have fun and celebrate our teammate’s achievements and failures.

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Please note: Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Nearest Major Market

San Bernardino

Nearest Secondary Market

Los Angeles