What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist position at Tom Thumb Supermarket?
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Program Development & Oversight
- Develop objectives, policies, and procedures for the company’s maintenance programs.
- Manage corporate-level maintenance programs, including:
- Re-lamping.
- Background music.
- Fire alarm monitoring.
- Filter maintenance and other centralized programs.
- Oversee maintenance programs within assigned operating division(s) for:
- Retail store maintenance and repair projects.
- Common area maintenance (CAM).
- Surplus property maintenance.
- Link store and division retail operations personnel to appropriate in-house and outside vendor resources to maximize value for maintenance expenditures.
- Develop and maintain a recommended vendor guide specific to assigned division(s).
- Maintain comprehensive understanding of available resources from various support departments.
- Monitor retail store maintenance expense reports quarterly; compare current vs. historical costs and similar facilities.
- Identify areas for expense reduction and implement training or alternative actions while maintaining quality standards.
- Audit new and remodeled store repair costs for warranty recoverable expenditures.
- Guide and assist store directors in maintaining clean, safe, and customer-appealing conditions.
- Monitor adherence to governing real estate documents.
- Assist store management acting as CAM Directors in setting up service contracts and cost recovery methods.
- Work with outside CAM Directors to monitor costs and approve budgets or excessive expenditures.
- Implement and manage projects under Corporate Maintenance Coordinator direction, including:
- Store closing procedures.
- Centralized maintenance programs (group relamping, water treatment, baler/compactor inspections).
- Background music contract administration.
- Prepare purchase order requisitions for Division VP approval.
- Prepare quarterly projections and alert Division VP and Corporate Maintenance Coordinator of extraordinary expenses.
- Assist division personnel with safety modifications and small construction projects.
- Implement services under Property Management Coordinator direction, such as:
- ATMs.
- Coffee bars.
- Seasonal sales (e.g., Christmas trees).
- In-store licensees (dry cleaners, banks).
- Administer and recommend improvements to maintenance policy section of the company manual.
- Provide quarterly training to store and division personnel on maintenance and cost reduction.
- Communicate through maintenance bulletins, division meetings, and one-on-one consultations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years in the Company’s Property Management Department or closely related department.
- General knowledge of EDP applications and computer capabilities; prior experience with PC applications preferred.
- Working knowledge of architectural plan development, lease interpretation, and repair methods.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.
- Ability to read architectural plans and basic knowledge of building codes.
- Ability to work independently and accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to make effective training presentations.
- Ability to represent company interests to outside vendors.