Facilities Manager

We are seeking a Facilities Manager with a minimum of three years of experience in restaurant facilities, including expertise in restaurant equipment repairs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and highly responsive. Experience with HVAC and refrigeration maintenance is preferred.

• Proactively managing all issues in relation to site occupational health & safety to minimize accidents and lost time.
• Informing the General Manager on the progress of the work on all significant matters relating to or arising from the tasks and functions under your control.
• Public agency documentation; including state elevator inspections, city backflows and alarm inspection certifications
• Prepare and communicate emergency preparedness plans, site inspections, facility audits, work order progress reports, and other related reports
• Perform daily and emergency repair and general maintenance (including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, grease removal, cleaning and minor electrical work) of facilities and equipment (including but not limited to hot equipment, refrigeration units, compressors, fans, coils, various small parts, burners, pilots, handles, etc.) at assigned restaurant and/or office locations and make related purchases
• In-house preventive maintenance practices for refrigeration. Including compressor fin cleaning and proper ventilation and manager education.
• Comprehensive drain maintenance (proper screens and cleaning schedules)
• Regular scheduled maintenance to improve appearance and lifespan of materials (examples-upholstery, tile and stone sealing etc.)
• Sewer line maintenance – publish best management practices to minimize grease buildup in sewer line, establish and follow-through regular scheduled line jetting schedule.
• Water Heater and all related items care and preventative maintenance
• Proactive education and procedures to reduce repair, maintenance and operating costs
• Fire sprinkler systems, dry chemical fire suppression, elevators, hood and duct cleaning, grease interception servicing, pest control, roof cleaning, window washing, carpet cleaning, and HVAC.
• Through observations of routine site tours, observe and document unsafe conditions or required corrections in the venues & office space. Including slippery floors, sidewalk conditions, emergency lighting, exit lighting, exterior site lighting, stair repairs, interior lighting, carpet repairs, etc.
• Publish best practices for cleaning floors to ensure the longevity of our floors and to reduce slip and falls
• Manages company-defined Facility and Capital Projects (project organization, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, and completion)
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain preventative maintenance checklist logs and report on daily activities.
• Detect & report unsafe conditions, broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Be the single point of contact aggregating and solving all repair & maintenance requests
• Ensure facility conditions are always at a high standard, including but not limited to lighting, paint, fixtures, millwork, and all areas in Blue Plate Business Units
• Able to replace/clean air conditioner filters, coils, and condensate drains.
• Plumbing repairs of leaks, clogs in toilets, sinks, drains and water heaters.
• Electrical maintenance of lighting, switches, fans, signage, general electrical wiring, and diagnostics.
• Conduct performance assessments of restaurant assets, e.g., food service equipment and mechanical appliances.
• Regularly check to identify issues related to guest & teammate safety, litter, lighting, landscape, curb appeal, mechanical failure, or breakdowns.
• Maintain exterior and interior finishes, e.g., paint, stain, millwork, tile, flooring, walls, etc.

Education and Experience:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in facility management or related field preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in facility management, operations or project management required

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