Building Maintenance Manager

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We are hiring an Building Maintenance Manager, full‑time position. We offer a great work environment, benefits including a 401(k) with an employer match, and a 20% staff discount! This position is salaried; the range is $45,000 – $53,000 per year.

To oversee the appearance, cleanliness, and functionality of PFC’s building and equipment; to provide daily cleaning services, routine equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; and to prolong the life of the co‑op’s building and equipment and minimize breakdowns.

• Perform daily cleaning activities and ensure a standard of excellence in store cleanliness and appearance.
• Ensure/perform proper maintenance of floors in the selling areas of the store including cleaning, waxing, stripping and general maintenance.
• Create and follow a schedule for monthly or quarterly cleanings of hard‑to‑reach areas including ceilings, baseboards, cooler tops and coils, ceiling fans and other areas.
• Ensure safety, maintenance and proper operation of all store equipment. Inform operations manager of equipment repair and/or replacement needs.
• Create and follow a schedule to provide regular checks on the building and all equipment for needed repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor and record cooler temperatures and equipment readings and make necessary adjustments.
• Respond to security and equipment failure alarms.
• Troubleshoot and remedy concerns with plumbing, electrical or refrigeration systems as able and contact appropriate service providers as needed.
• Review and record all utility bills, including gas, water and electric in order to identify ways to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Utilize carpentry, plumbing and electrical skills to provide solutions to operational needs for changes or innovations in shelving and display, efficient work spaces and customer‑friendly environments.
• Maintain a clean and attractive storefront and parking lot by picking up trash, returning carts, maintaining the landscaping and watering shrubs and trees.
• Order and stock cleaning supplies and bathroom products; negotiating with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality and delivery.
• Maintain an orderly and efficient basement storage space and work with department managers to manage basement stock.
• Paint walls as needed and provide touch‑ups to painted areas and repair of dents or chips in walls.
• Assume responsibility for snow removal from the awnings and rooftop as needed, and from the parking lot and sidewalks.
• Maintain working relationship with vendors of maintenance services.

• In coordination with the Member and Staff Services Manager, maintain the Material Safety and Data Sheet binder.
• Perform daily janitorial tasks including operation of floor machine, dusting and mopping; cleaning of rest rooms; trash removal; cleaning of office and sales floor areas; set‑up of community room; cleaning of stairwells, elevator and hallways; cleaning of windows and doors; and other general cleaning.
• Develop and revise department’s standard operating procedures as needed. Ensure that staff is aware of and trained in these procedures.
• Set daily priorities for department staff to ensure productive work flow.
• Ensure that maintenance department staff are aware of:
• how to lift properly.
• proper use of floor machine and all other equipment.
• location of accident reports and first aid kit, procedure for transporting staff for medical treatment, dress code requirements, location of safety manuals, emergency phone numbers (911).

• Hire qualified maintenance department staff within established policies.
• Schedule maintenance staff according to weekly labor budget and quarterly cost of labor goals.
• Arrange for coverage of vacant shifts as needed.
• Develop performance standards for maintenance staff.
• Develop training materials and systems for maintenance staff in coordination with the operations manager.
• Ensure initial and ongoing training for all maintenance staff. Review and sign off on training checklist when employees are trained or retrained.
• Conduct evaluations of…