DUTIES – Responsible for total maintenance of the Salinas facilities, including several types of produce coolers and a large cold box, while taking direction from the Director of Operations and Facilities. Need strong math, comprehension, analytical, organizational and decision making skills. Bilingual, English/Spanish is a plus, but not mandatory.
RESPONSIBILITIES – GOALS
- Understand, Repair, and maintain electrical, air conditioning, plumbing and other essential facilities and equipment.
- Review, update, and implement policies and procedures that affect the use of supplies and facilities
- Maintain the efficiency and good working conditions of the facilities
- Ensure safety of the buildings from fire, flood and other hazards.
- Review, update, and implement work schedules and assignment of duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
- Coordinate with other departments for things that are not within the scope of the facilities service team.
- Assist with HACCP/OSHA compliance, RMP (refrigeration system) under the guidance of the Facility Program Manager.
- Provide quality service to end users in needs analysis, solution recommendation, vendor selection, implementation, training and post-installation support with direction from the Facilities Director.
- Advise management on strategic systems, acquisitions, implementation, and integration in support of business goals and objectives
- Monitor output of solar panels to ensure top production. Maintain solar panels including all repairs, cleanliness of panels and the solar field. Interact with Cal Com and Net Tracker.
- Respond to alarms at the facilities 24/7 (water, fire, refrigeration, power) when notified by the Facilities Director.
- Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve quality of output from equipment as well as staff.
- Provide documentation and operating instructions for programs implemented.
- Create policies and or procedures for facility improvements.
- Train mechanics, vacuum tube operators, and ice house operators in responsibilities and how to safely perform their jobs.
- Maintain third party reports, documentation, and vendor logs for the purpose of cost accounting, safety, food safety, and traceability.
- Maintain compliance documentation for all repairs and maintenance operations for the purpose of cost accounting, food safety, and safety.
- Recommend purchases of improved equipment that would improve efficiency, lower cost, and improve safety.
- Communicate with county, state, and/or federal agencies.
- Coordinate with upper management on work issues
- Development of programs and strategy to lower overhead cost.
- Ensure staff completes work and repairs in a timely fashion.
- Make sure all staff is staying compliant with company policies.
- Oversee the purchase of parts and equipment. Make sure no over purchasing is occurring by keeping an inventory of spare parts and equipment.
- Manage repair schedule of equipment by creating an accurate Preventative Maintenance Program for the facility, with guidance from Operations/Facilities Director and Facility Program Manager.
- Responsible for proper reporting and documentation of hazardous waste with county and state agencies, and communicate with appropriate groups within the company.
- Provide recommendations for vendor selection, implementation, training, and post installation support.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical
- Commanding Knowledge of refrigeration/evaporation
- Ethics: Treats people how they want to be treated
- Degree preferred in math, physics, chemistry, microbiology, or engineering
- Support company’s vision
- Follow company’s policies, values, and leads by example
- Adaptability: Have the ability to adapt to change and respond well to unexpected events
- Dependability: Be able to follow instructions and respond well to management’s direction. Takes responsibility for own actions and have a commitment to finish goals and projects.
- Planning and Organization: Must use time efficiently and be well organized.
- Quality of Work: Have a high quality of work as well as accuracy.
- Cooling procedures/Vacuum/Tunnel Cooling knowledge
- Experience supervising hourly and union employees
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
- Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary
- Excellent technical writing or documentation skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft desktop products
- Solid problem solving skills with a methodical approach
- Ability to learn new processes and procedures quickly (adapt)
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- An organized team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Ability to work well with a variety of people
- Thrive in a fast paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks
- Work schedule may include occasional long hours including weekends and some holidays.
- Regular and consistent attendance mandatory
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to climb stairs