Maintenance Manager
The Bellingham facility, established in 1901, is the original site of Smith Gardens. The site sits on 40 acres of greenhouse and outside growing area.
JOB SUMMARY
Manage maintenance staff in daily maintenance operations and projects. Review service requests, determine nature of problems, and assign work. Coordinate contractor activities. Responsible for resource management, scheduling, budgets and forecasts and working with external vendors and contractors. Conducts meetings and prepares project and maintenance reports to meet project targets and milestones.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promote a safe work environment and uphold company safety policies and
- Provide leadership, hire, motivate, train, and develop maintenance staff.
- Conduct employee performance reviews.
- Implement and maintain best practices within the Maintenance Department with an emphasis on reliability, planning/scheduling, and preventative/predictive
- Develop and maintain key maintenance metrics to track performance and identify ways to improve.
- Ensure proper condition and operation of buildings, heating, irrigation, ventilation, environmental controls, and other general equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems to minimize downtime.
- Administration of storm water management program.
- Maintain inspection and equipment records and operating/parts
- Maintain an adequate and organized parts and supplies inventory.
- Timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, and other administrative correspondence. Manage maintenance payables and invoicing.
- Participate in Continuous Improvement and other initiatives by assembling and evaluating data and making recommendations .
- Maintain clean and orderly work
- Provide input on design, budgeting, ordering materials, and scheduling contractors.
- Collaborate with Maintenance Managers at other facilities to share best practices, share expertise, solve problems, and pursue improvements.
COMPETENCIES
- Comprehension of many areas of maintenance including electrical, heating systems, boilers, ventilation systems, irrigation, and
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all departments and staff levels.
- Proficient in MS office and CMMS
- Professional, positive, proactive, and solutions oriented.
- High level of integrity and leadership.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 6+ years of repair maintenance experience; strong electrical, mechanical, and industrial skills with PLC, VFD, and HVAC experience preferred.
- 4 or more years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role preferred.
- AA degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance
- Maintain applicable state licensure and certification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work indoors and outdoors, in seasonal temperatures and conditions.
- Willing to work flexible hours, holidays and weekends and be on call required Continuously walk, stand, bend, kneel (and remain working below knee-level) as well as reaching overhead and from side to side for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds consistently with heavier weight necessary at times in an environment that may be hot.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
PAY RANGE
$70,000-$80,000 per year
- $17.00 to $18.50
- $24.50 - $26.50
BENEFITS STATEMENT
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including immediate PTO accrual, Medical, Dental and Vision after 30 days, plus matching 401(k) and Company-Paid LTD after one year.
MORE THAN A JOB
Smith Gardens is in the Top 10 Privately Owned Companies in Whatcom County. Our business is growing, so you can find career opportunities that match your goals and fuel your passion. Plus, we promote from within every chance we get!
Smith Gardens is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion,transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. To make this request please email humanresources@smithgardens.com
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