Facilities Coordinator

About the Role

The Facilities Coordinator oversees the overall maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness of the Co-op’s building and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise Maintenance department staff including staff training, coaching, and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of the facility to monitor the store’s cleanliness, functionality, and maintenance needs.
• Assess any repair or maintenance issues to determine if they can be resolved in-house or if a service vendor needs to be called in.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and service.
• Maintain compliance with safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor store conditions, equipment functionality, and maintenance needs.
• Oversee supply ordering according to the store’s needs and budget.
• Work with GM to create cleaning and maintenance policies and procedures for the store.
• Upkeep maintenance, repair, and cleaning logs.
• Respond to urgent maintenance calls and alarms outside of scheduled hours, either directing staff to resolution or reporting to the store to resolve the issue.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• 2–4 years of retail leadership experience required.
• Grocery or natural foods experience preferred.

Skills

• Basic repair skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of grocery retail operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage shifting needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk the sales floor regularly.
• Lift up to 40 lbs occasionally.
• Flexible schedule including some weekends.

Work Environment

Storewide environment requiring multitasking and cross-department coordination.