What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Granite City Electric?
Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premiere electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial, and industrial customers for 100 years. With over 30 branches covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox.
Position Summary/Objective:
The Facilities manger will oversee and manage facility maintenance and repair needs across Granite City Electric’s branches and distribution centers. This role ensures that our physical infrastructure remains safe, functional, and compliant by coordinating repairs, upgrades, inspections, and managing vendors. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate repair and maintenance activities across all GCE facilities.
- Conduct facility inspections to identify and address building or equipment issues.
- Ensure all facilities are free of safety hazards with appropriate safety measures in place.
- Obtain and manage vendor quotes and oversee completion of facility repair requests.
- Support opening new or relocating existing GCE locations.
- Assist with planning and oversight of facility upgrades and buildout projects.
- Maintain accurate facility records, logs, and documentation.
- Travel to GCE branches and hubs as required for inspections and audits.
- Track and ensure compliance with relevant building codes and regulations.
- Support the leadership team in evaluating infrastructure needs.
- Provide facility-related reports to leadership as directed.
- Work cross-functionally with branch managers and distribution center teams.
Competencies
- Strong vendor/contractor coordination and project management skills.
- Knowledge of building systems, safety inspections, and maintenance protocols.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate clearly with internal teams and external vendors.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards, workplace safety principles, and incident investigation practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to work independently and travel frequently.
Education and Experience
- 4 years of facilities-related experience in warehouse, logistics, or industrial environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, project management, construction or logistics.
- **All education requirements may be waved in lieu of hands on industry experience**
Benefits
Granite City offers competitive wages and great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more!
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
Granite City Electric uses E-Verify.
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