Lead Facilities & Maintenance Manager – Food Hall Ops

Sawmill Market; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employee discounts

Free employee parking

Parental leave

Employee assistance funds

Growth opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Sawmill Market is seeking a Lead Facilities & Maintenance Specialist for its new Santa Fe Food Market. You will oversee day-to-day facility operations, direct technicians, and manage preventive maintenance to keep the market safe and reliable for vendors and guests.

You'll troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and kitchen equipment, perform routine inspections, coordinate with leadership and vendors, and document maintenance activity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in facilities/building maintenance; lead/senior tech experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial kitchen, restaurant or hospitality facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and general building repair.
• Strong troubleshooting and prioritization for urgent maintenance.
• Ability to lead/train technicians.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work.
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities and maintenance activities while providing work direction and technical support to Facilities & Maintenance Technicians.
• Prioritize and complete work orders, preventative maintenance and urgent facility needs to support safe and uninterrupted market operations.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and general building systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment, refrigeration, ventilation and other food hall systems within the scope of the position.
• Conduct routine inspections of the building, grounds and equipment to identify safety concerns, maintenance needs and potential equipment failures.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with property leadership, food hall operators, contractors and service vendors to minimize operational disruptions.
• Maintain preventative maintenance schedules, equipment records, work orders and required maintenance documentation.
• Respond to emergency maintenance needs and support facility improvements while ensuring work meets company safety, sanitation and operational standards.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Team leadership

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Building repair

Job description

Sawmill Market is seeking a Lead Facilities & Maintenance Specialist for its new Santa Fe Food Market. You will oversee day-to-day facility operations, direct technicians, and manage preventive maintenance to keep the market safe and reliable for vendors and guests.

You'll troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and kitchen equipment, perform routine inspections, coordinate with leadership and vendors, and document maintenance activity.