Facilities Manager
Lufa Farms
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United States
Posted on Saturday, September 2, 2023
Construction - VSL Offices
Full-time
Presence: On site
Contract position : No
Description
At Lufa Farms, we’re on a mission to create a better food system. This led us to build the world’s first commercial rooftop greenhouse in 2011, followed by the world’s largest less than a decade later. To level up our current maintenance team and processes for all our facilities, we’re looking for a Facilities Manager.
Our ideal candidate has been working in facility management for a decade and has over five years of experience managing a team within a multi-site organization. You’d be a great fit if you have experience with and knowledge of commercial electro-mechanic systems like fridges and freezers, conveyors, and equipment and if you have a strong budget management capacity Capex/Opex. If you have knowledge of general electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler systems, along with experience dealing with multiple LLs and internal stakeholders, you’ll thrive in this role.
Responsibilities:
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Build and manage the maintenance team and provide direction to improve efficiency, safety, and quality;
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Instill a strong sense of ownership and urgency within the team;
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Manage the maintenance ticketing system, improving the process for ticket generation and prioritization;
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Create departmental KPIs and drive team performance;
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Effectively manage contractors, suppliers, LLs, and stakeholders;
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Build strong sourcing and establish long-term maintenance contracts with third parties as needed;
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Oversee and improve the execution of preventative maintenance for all sites;
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Actively participate in maintenance activities;
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Coordinate the timely resolution of urgent maintenance issues outside of regular working hours;
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Work with the Health and Safety Coordinator as needed to ensure all norms are respected;
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Integrate the use of automated and computerized systems into the current process.
Requirements:
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A background in general building maintenance, building management, electro-mechanic, or engineering;
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At least five to ten years of experience successfully managing maintenance activities for complex facilities;
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At least five years of experience building and leading a multidisciplinary team;
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Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, fridges and freezers, plumbing, and/or greenhouse production systems;
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Excels at stakeholder management;
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Innovative problem-solver;
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Knowledge of building codes and health and safety regulations;
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Experience developing facility maintenance protocols and procedures;
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Comfortable using Google Suite, MaintainX, and inventory management softwares;
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Driver’s license and the willingness to travel to multiple sites throughout the week;
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Genuine interest in Lufa Farms, our mission, and our business model.
Assets:
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Experience in the food or agriculture industry.
Schedule:
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Full-time, with time outside regular hours or on weekends expected.
Benefits:
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Salary is to be determined based on the experience and knowledge of the candidate;
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Eligible to participate in the firm’s health insurance, dental, and disability programs after completion of a 3-month probationary period (paid 50% by the employee and 50% by Lufa Farms)
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Access to TELUS Health Virtual Care (direct contact to health professionals by phone, video, or chat) and the Employee and Family Assistance Program (professional, short-term counselling covering a broad range of interpersonal issues);
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30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.
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