Facilities and Safety Coordinator

#### Facilities and Safety Coordinator Economy Wholesale Grocers  
• El Paso, TX (Onsite)  
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Job Description
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* Job Location:

** Headquarters Corporate Offices - El Paso, TX 79901   
** Position Type:
** Full Time   
** Job

Shift:
** Day Become a part of the Economy Team   A Little About Us   What started as a family business in a small, two-story building at 219 S. Ochoa in 1958 now includes multiple sites, a distribution center, and a customer service center, with goals of further expansion in the near future. As a family-run business, we care about the people and areas we serve.

Our market knowledge, cross-border partnerships, export services, and professional bilingual team have helped make Economy Wholesale Grocers the regional leader in wholesale commerce, serving the U.S. and Mexico.
What we are looking for   A highly motivated individual who provides outstanding customer service and supports the Facilities & Safety Manager in ensuring that all company buildings and their services are fully operational and meet the requirements of customers, vendors, service providers, and team members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Coordinate and document relationships with third-party contractors and service providers, including those for electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, and grounds keeping.
- Assist administratively in keeping track of contracts with service providers (e.g. waste disposal, pest control, etc.) and ensure terms, performance, and deadlines are met.
- Participate in fostering a safety-conscious culture among team members by distributing safety materials, sending out reminders, and encouraging participation in safety programs and initiatives.
- Regularly conduct safety inspections to ensure all facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g. OSHA, Fire Safety/Ordinances) and document findings to work with the manager to address any issues.
- Support the process of following up on safety incidents/accidents or near misses and help to investigate the root cause to implement, if needed, corrective action.
- Support the management and implementation of safety training programs, safety policies, safety meetings, and periodic safety inspections.
- Collaborate in supervising building security across all facilities.
- Help manage administratively insurance claims related to facilities.
- Help update and maintain emergency procedures (e.g. fire evacuation, severe weather protocols, facility emergencies after hours) for each facility.
- Maintain updated records in Microsoft Office of preventive maintenance, safety audits, and servicing requirements on all facility equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarms, exit signs, backup generators, and other emergency-related equipment to ensure all areas are up to standard.
- Assist with planning and coordinating repairs, installations, refurbishments, and intra-office moves.
- Assist with maintaining documentation and administrative duties related to company reports, safety metrics, and future facilities projects.
- Ensure all common areas, such as break rooms, restrooms, parking lots, etc., are clean, well-maintained, and properly functioning and stocked with necessary cleaning products, lighting bulbs, and/or any other essential items.
- Act as a point of contact between facilities’ needs, safety team participants, and management to help ensure smooth communication and constant collaboration.
- Help monitor the condition of key assets (e.g. refrigerators, freezers, coolers, shelving units, etc.) and ensure they are regularly maintained or replaced as necessary.
- Support the development and implementation of facility management programs, including employee trainings (e.g. fire drills, proper lifting techniques, best use of personal protective equipment (PPE)).
- Keep track of maintenance supplies, tools, and safety equipment to ensure all necessary items are available and in good condition.
- Help inspect building structures and identify areas needing repair or renovation.
- May…