Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager

Job Description Summary

Responsible to assist the Chief Engineer with the planning, implementation, coordination, and supervision of mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and manpower development programs. The Assistant Chief Engineer will perform at the highest of ethical standards, reflecting the core values of Linen King. The position typically requires hands-on operational duties, maintenance work, and is not precluded from performing physical task in assuring elevated equipment uptime with-in the laundry.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises maintenance staff in the absence of the Chief Engineer and assigns and monitors maintenance projects for them
• Assist and supervises preventative maintenance programs to insure 100% compliance
• Assists with maintenance/engineering issues (boiler, wash equipment, pneumatics, electrical, etc.…) as required
• Remains proficient in all operational aspects of building systems
• Provides for quality assurance by creating and implementing preventive maintenance programs and recommending improvements to existing programs on an ongoing basis
• Develops/maintains effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals
• Coordinates/Conducts staff training
• Completes all mandatory Linen King and OSHA Training, including the Annual Safety Training Programs and directs staff subordinates to do so as well
• Coordinate’s maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians
• Conducts regular inspections of operating mechanical, electrical, and equipment systems; makes necessary adjustments to operating equipment and controls
• Conducts periodic inspections of mechanical equipment rooms and work areas to ensure clean and safe conditions are maintained
• Ensures all mechanical equipment, systems, and electrical distribution are properly identified, labeled, color-coded and/or tagged as required, and that mechanical rooms are painted
• Ensures all mechanical equipment rooms are painted and identified as required
• Responds quickly to emergency situations (i.e., fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and production leadership concerns
• Assists with the administration of inventory control programs and systems
• Coordinate’s development of and/or maintain equipment manuals
• Participates in and provide input for maintenance staff’s year-end reviews conducted by the Chief Engineer
• Prepares and maintains engineering reports
• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as it relates to building operations

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Organization Skills
• Technical Proficiency
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving/Analysis

IMPORTANT EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of related work experience in a manufacturing setting

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Vocational/Technical Training Certificate
• Appropriate license/permit for trade as may be required, i.e., Journeyman or Master Electrician License or Pressured vessel/Boiler Licenses
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record with periodic checks
• Proficient in the use of computer systems
• May be only maintenance staff member on duty during certain shifts; may be required to work extended periods of time without relief when responding to priority/emergency situations (including overtime type assignments); may require shift work and/or on call duties
• Basic Computing Skills in Outlook, Excel & Word

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a non-air-conditioned industrial laundry environment where temperatures can exceed 100 degrees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices
• Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
• Supervising: 5 years (Required)
• Boiler: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Boiler License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person