Description

The Facilities Coordinator works as a part of the Facilities team to keep the store safe, clean, and well maintained. In addition to routine custodial, maintenance, and forklift responsibilities, the Facilities Coordinator is responsible for creating preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules for store equipment. The Facilities Coordinator assists in developing and completing larger-scale projects like seasonal conditioning, and administering training plans. The Facilities Coordinator serves as a leader in the department by providing support and supervision to Facilities Clerks in the absence of Management. 

This is a Full Time position (40 hour, 5 shift weekly minimum)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists Facilities Manager in developing and executing plans for facility maintenance and improvement

• Assists with developing and implementing plans for seasonal needs such as snow removal, outdoor seating, and seasonal product displays
• Creates preventative maintenance and cleaning schedules and ensures tasks are completed accordingly
• Works with Facilities Manager in executing and maintaining each project according to department plans, prioritizing safety and following guidelines for store conditioning
• Assists with developing, implementing, and maintaining plans for building maintenance and safety

Assists Facilities Manager in developing, implementing, and sustaining training plans 

• Assists with developing and implementing training plans for department-specific tasks and store-wide needs such as safety and emergency preparedness
• Acts as department trainer, providing Facilities Clerks with initial and ongoing training and support in their job functions, and providing training to other Co-op workers as directed

Operates forklift for receiving and other store needs

• Works as a part of the forklift team to ensure that all deliveries are received safely and in good condition
• Assists in coordinating forklift activities such as maintenance, training, and inspections
• Maintains and models a strong knowledge of safety requirements related to forklift operation at all times

Acts as a part of the Facilities team to keep the store safe, clean, and well maintained

• Performs custodial tasks as scheduled, modeling leadership by upholding department standards for assigned tasks, as well as identifying and meeting needs as they arise
• Participates in building maintenance as scheduled, practicing preventative maintenance when possible and promptly taking corrective action when necessary
• Models leadership in safety by demonstrating best practices and bringing safety awareness to each task and interaction
• Maintains a strong awareness of Facilities department function and addresses issues promptly and appropriately, following store-wide standards for documentation, performance coaching, and incident reporting. 

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL WORKERS

Essential Functions of all Positions:

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal & external customers, both in person & via phone: 
• Responds promptly and honestly to customer inquiries 
• Greets customers with a smile and friendly demeanor 
• Communicates respectfully 
• Wears any required uniform (nametag, apron, chef coat, etc.) so as to be easily identifiable to customers and able to work safely (hair covering, closed toed shoes, etc.) 
• Asks for help from co-workers and provides help to customers and co-workers as needed. 
• Works efficiently and safely
• Takes initiative and works as a part of a team
• Approaches work with a positive attitude
• Collaborates with others to find solutions and accepts solutions once determined
• Continues to learn and develop knowledge as it relates to the position, co-op, and industry
• Demonstrates regular and dependable attendance 
• Follows department procedures and SOPs 

----Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:

• Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
• Generous Store Discount
• In-Store Charge Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid/Earned Vacation Time
• Retirement Account with Employer Matching
• Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
• CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
• Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
• Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities

Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::

• Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
• HSA plans with Matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

-----Located in the heart of downtown, the Belfast Community Co-op has been serving the community since 1976. Everyone is welcome to shop at the Co-op: it is our mission and our pleasure to bring locally-sourced, reasonably priced, natural products to all. Whether you are looking for a job you'll love or a career you can grow with, Belfast Community Co-op provides the training, benefits, and supportive community to help you be successful.

The Belfast Community Co-op exists so that our member-owners and our community will have:

• A thriving, just, and sustainable local food economy
• A source of healthy, nutritious, affordable food, and water
• An efficiently managed, democratically governed, inclusive cooperative enterprise
• A greater understanding of health, food systems, cooperatives, and economic & environmental sustainability
• An invested, engaged, and empowered staff that thrive in a safe, respectful, inclusive, and equitable workplace

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Preferred:

• Previous experience operating a forklift
• Previous experience in a safety-sensitive position
• Previous leadership experience

Minimum:

• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication) 
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to safely operate heavy machinery

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (in a usual workday) 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle, feel, and for fine manipulation. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. This position requires work in indoor and outdoor settings.

Note: 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than the “at will” relationship. 

 The Belfast Community Co-op is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.