Oversee the work of contracted service providers to ensure specifications are adhered to. Lead and manage maintenance technicians and all skilled trades where applicable, including refrigeration/HVAC technicians. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Provide oversight for cost effective repairs and component replacement.
Establish preventive maintenance tasks, procedures, schedules, and audits.
Inspect and measure the effectiveness of repairs.
Troubleshoot equipment and oversee necessary repairs.
Maximize building and equipment performance by utilizing applicable instrumentation or data.
Maintain an accurate and organized inventory of parts and oversee inventory best practices.
Operate equipment, vehicles, powered industrial trucks and aerial lifts safely.
Oversee the maintenance of company service vehicles to ensure they are regularly cleaned and maintained.
Communicate with store associates regarding the proper use of equipment as it relates to repeat repair call requests and to minimize overtime.
Drive independently to stores on a daily basis as assigned.
Properly complete all repair, labor, parts purchasing and usage documentation in a timely fashion.
Ensure compliance of all department and company policies and procedures.
Plan and organize the work of assigned technicians.
Provide input to management regarding maintenance budgets and best practices.
Audit registered store equipment identification lists.
Coach refrigeration/HVAC technicians on the proper method to tackle technical job function tasks.
Physical demands include, but are not limited to, high aptitude for standing and walking endurance, sitting while driving to various stores, lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds, pushing and pulling climbing ladders of various types, bending, squatting, and kneeling, and working in different temperatures inside and outside the store.
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum
High school diploma or equivalent
10 years’ proven experience in refrigeration/HVAC and satisfactory overall performance
Experience reading engineering drawings, manuals and schematics
EPA Type 2 Certification
Desired
Technical Associate Degree

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