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Facilities Manager

Lufa Farms

Lufa Farms

Operations
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:
Build and manage the maintenance team and provide direction to improve efficiency, safety, and quality;
Instill a strong sense of ownership and urgency within the team;
Manage the maintenance ticketing system, improving the process for ticket generation and prioritization;
Create departmental KPIs and drive team performance;
Effectively manage contractors, suppliers, LLs, and stakeholders;
Build strong sourcing and establish long-term maintenance contracts with third parties as needed;
Oversee and improve the execution of preventative maintenance for all sites;
Actively participate in maintenance activities;
Coordinate the timely resolution of urgent maintenance issues outside of regular working hours;
Work with the Health and Safety Coordinator as needed to ensure all norms are respected;
Integrate the use of automated and computerized systems into the current process.
Requirements:
A background in general building maintenance, building management, electro-mechanic, or engineering;
At least five to ten years of experience successfully managing maintenance activities for complex facilities;
At least five years of experience building and leading a multidisciplinary team;
Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, fridges and freezers, plumbing, and/or greenhouse production systems;
Excels at stakeholder management;
Innovative problem-solver;
Knowledge of building codes and health and safety regulations;
Experience developing facility maintenance protocols and procedures;
Comfortable using Google Suite, MaintainX, and inventory management softwares;
Driver’s license and the willingness to travel to multiple sites throughout the week;
Genuine interest in Lufa Farms, our mission, and our business model.
Assets:
Experience in the food or agriculture industry.
Schedule:
Full-time, with time outside regular hours or on weekends expected.
Benefits:
Salary is to be determined based on the experience and knowledge of the candidate;
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)
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);
30% discount on your Lufa Farms basket.