Director of Facilities - Multiple Locations

Job Description

SUMMARY : This position will be responsible for locations in Edison NJ, Berkeley Il, and Islandia NY. Frequent t ravel will be required.

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the planning, organizing and directing the maintenance, repair and alteration of company buildings and grounds; serving as the Lead in planning and developing facilities and new construction; ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently and within regulatory guidelines and projected deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Responsible for preparing and managing the annual budgets for the maintenance, grounds and custodial departments; and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel and other resources.
• Collaborates with others) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and / or programs.
• Coordinates schedules and special event operations for the purpose of ensuring required facilities preparation.
• Develops long and short range maintenance plans / programs (. emergency response plans, energy management plans, annual budget, for the purpose of ensuring that district resources are effectively utilized.
• Directs projects (., site repairs / construction, preventive maintenance, for the purpose of ensuring completion within established time frames, project design and budget. Inspects new construction, repair work, projects, equipment, work orders, daily maintenance and supplies for the purpose of ensuring that jobs are completed efficiently; specifications for major capital improvements are within local / state / federal regulations; and approving inspection reports and payment requests.
• Monitors fund balances of assigned programs and related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and / or fiscal practices are followed.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and / or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. Performs personnel functions (. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within budget.
• Presents information for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal controls.
• Recommends new hires, promotions, termination and transfers for the purpose of maintaining staffing needs and productivity of the work force.
• Researches new products, laws, regulations, etc., for the purpose of recommending purchases, contracts and maintaining districtwide services

GOAL

To proactively service and maintain all equipment and building systems so there is ZERO downtime

OBJECTIVE

To develop proactive maintenance schedule for all systems and processes equipment. To accomplish this we need to :

Develop detailed maintenance schedules for all systems and equipment in the building

Maintain a supply of all critical parts in house

Develop emergency plans for all potential catastrophic failures

Cross train all mechanics so each can respond in an emergency

Identify which processes should be outsourced

Cross train and certify all personnel to perform maintenance and repairs in house

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES :

Education :

Associate Degree required

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Certifications :

TBD

Computer Skills :

Proficient with all computer applications in order to perform the job

Knowledge of warehouse management systems; inventory control

Other Qualifications, Experience and Competencies :

10 years’ experience in Facilities Management required.

Working knowledge of building maintenance, building systems and facility upkeep.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear

Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Be standing on feet majority of the workday in addition to walking back and forth.

Lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position sometimes requires extended hours including evenings and / or weekends, travel to multiple work sites and out-of-state travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Work requires movement in and out of store rooms, near heavy machinery and freezers.

Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot and cold) due to cooking and refrigeration equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work and duties that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, and Whitsons reserves the right to add additional duties or modify existing duties.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Whitsons and team member and is subject to change by Whitsons as the needs of Whitsons and requirements of the job change.