Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Job Title : Facilities Manager

Department : Facilities

FLSA : Salaried, Non-Exempt

Status : Full Time

Reports to : General Manager

Customary Days : Monday – Friday

Customary Hours : 40 hours per week; Ability to work nights and weekends, holidays, emergency  calls and overtime as necessary (general daily hours 7am - 4pm Monday-Friday).

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands on Facilities Manager with a minimum of three years’ experience in restaurant  facilities and has experience with permitting, bids and HVAC experience and is a detailed and responsive  individual. Restaurant and refrigeration maintenance experience preferred.

Essential Functions :

• Proactively managing all issues in relation to site occupational health & safety to minimize  accidents and lost time.
• Informing the General Manager on the progress of the work on all significant matters relating to  or arising from the tasks and functions under your control.
• Public agency documentation; including state elevator inspections, city backflows and alarm  inspection certifications
• Prepare and communicate emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, work  order progress reports, and other related reports
• Perform daily and emergency repair and general maintenance (including but not limited to  carpentry, plumbing, grease removal, cleaning and minor electrical work) of facilities and  equipment (including but not limited to hot equipment, refrigeration units, compressors, fans,  coils, various small parts, burners, pilots, handles, etc.) at assigned restaurant and / or office  locations and make related purchases
• In-house preventive maintenance practices for refrigeration. Including compressor fin cleaning  and proper ventilation and manager education.
• Comprehensive drain maintenance (proper screens and cleaning schedules)
• Regular scheduled maintenance to improve appearance and lifespan of materials (examples upholstery, tile and stone sealing etc.)
• Sewer line maintenance – publish best management practices to minimize grease buildup in  sewer line, establish and follow-through regular scheduled line jetting schedule.
• Water Heater and all related items care and preventative maintenance
• Proactive education and procedures to reduce repair, maintenance and operating costs
• Cleaning procedures for different materials and finishes to reduce damage and increase lifespan
• Fire sprinkler systems, dry chemical fire suppression, elevators, hood and duct cleaning, grease interception servicing, pest control, roof cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, and HVAC.
• Forecast upcoming large repairs (example : complete roof replacement vs repair)
• Through observations of routine site tours, observe and document unsafe conditions or required  corrections in the venues & office space. Including slippery floors, sidewalk conditions,  emergency lighting, exit lighting, exterior site lighting, stair repairs, interior lighting, carpet  repairs etc.
• Publish best practices for cleaning floors to ensure the longevity of ours floors and to reduce slip  and falls
• Negotiates and maintains all service contracts and provides QA for all scheduled services  (HVAC / refrigeration, exhaust hood cleaning, fire suppression systems, grease trap maintenance,  etc.).
• Manages company-defined Facility and Capital Projects (project organization, budgeting,  scheduling, implementation, and completion)
• Ensures facility procedures comply with local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain preventative maintenance checklist logs and report on daily activities.
• Detect & report unsafe conditions, broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Be the single point of contact aggregating and solving all repair & maintenance requests
• Able to replace / clean air conditioner filters, coils, and condensate drains.
• Plumbing repairs of leaks, clogs in toilets, sinks, drains and water heaters.
• Electrical maintenance of lighting, switches, fans, signage, general electrical wiring, and  diagnostics.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,  and / or ability required.

Essential Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each  essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,  and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities  to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands describe here are representative of those that must be met by  an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations  may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an  employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations  may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

Blue Plate Catering is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for  employment with Blue Plate Catering without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age,  sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military  status, protected veteran status or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.