Store Facility Maintenance Manager

Price Chopper; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to oversee all aspects of store maintenance. This role involves managing skilled technicians, ensuring efficient operation of mechanical systems, and responding to emergency service requests. With a focus on safety and compliance, you'll develop problem-solving strategies and coordinate with external contractors. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic environment, contributing to the smooth operation of essential store functions. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for maintenance and safety, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial refrigeration or 10+ years in related fields.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ensure timely completion of scheduled jobs and manage inventory levels.

Skills

Supervision

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Flexibility in Working Hours

Education

Vocational Training

5+ Years in Commercial Refrigeration

10+ Years Combined Education and Experience

Tools

HVAC Systems

Refrigeration Equipment

Electrical Systems

Plumbing Systems

Job description

Manage all store facilities maintenance, including building, mechanical, plumbing, lighting, HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, energy management, and utility systems to ensure proper maintenance and efficient operation with minimal downtime and within budget. Supervise in-house carpentry, general maintenance, refrigeration, food equipment, and electrical technicians.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise refrigeration and plumbing journeymen, food equipment technicians, and general maintenance and carpentry staff (as needed). Ensure timely and effective completion of all scheduled jobs, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. Oversee maintenance and repair of store mechanical equipment such as HVAC, refrigeration, exhaust, plumbing, food equipment, and electrical systems, prioritizing based on urgency and safety considerations. Develop problem-solving strategies and alternative solutions for field issues. Supervise repairs of energy management controls and oversee installation of mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with specifications. Identify and negotiate with external contractors, monitor their work, and ensure adherence to budget and safety standards. Manage inventory levels of mechanical equipment and respond to emergency service requests within four hours, assessing hazards and coordinating repairs. Conduct safety meetings and participate in ongoing training to stay updated on technology. Assist in preparing capital budgets for equipment replacement and external maintenance. Perform other duties as assigned, adhering to company policies. Be available for on-call supervision 24/7 as per schedule rotation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Performance reviews must be satisfactory. Strong communication skills are required. Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 21 years old, and submit to driver’s license monitoring. Flexibility in working hours is necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Vocational or specialized training plus 5+ years of applicable experience in commercial refrigeration or 10+ years of combined education and experience in related fields, including supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Our company is committed to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. We consider applications from individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, military status, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or other protected characteristics. If your availability better suits another store or shift, we may consider your application for different locations or schedules.