Facilities Manager - Stores

We are excited to announce that we are currently hiring a Facilities Manager at Gordon Food Service!

About the role

The Facilities Manager will help manage facility-related projects, programs, maintenance, and related activities within Gordon Food Service Stores to provide safe, secure, and cost-effective facilities for our customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine store inspections, facility audits and makes recommendations for action.
• Evaluates store assets for condition assessment to drive maintenance and replacement priorities within the asset management program.
• Performs active role in After Hours Support Program.
• Utilizes refrigeration and mechanical software to provide basic refrigeration and mechanical support to stores and contractors.
• Provides input for expense and capital budgets for assigned planned projects and facility maps presentations accounts.
• Routinely reviews, monitors, analyzes variances and takes appropriate action to develop plans when necessary.
• Provides facilities-related training to store management teams working with the training department, regional teams, or on a one-on-one basis.
• Participates in Home Office and/or field leadership structured meetings, updates and ride-withs as required.
• Participates in the development, training and implementation of repair and maintenance programs that enable the store management teams to handle routine, minor, or urgent situations.
• Reviews and creates planned and unplanned project proposals, determines time frames, funding approvals and resource requirements for projects. Ensures project remains on time, on budget, in scope in conjunction with best execution practice with store operations.
• Effectively coordinates building and repair projects with contractors, regional teams, and store management teams.
• Researches, evaluates, qualifies, negotiates, and selects vendors for scheduling and providing maintenance and repair services to stores. Manages vendor’s performance to ensure all work meets quality requirements and services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Develops and maintains documented policies, procedures, specifications and processes.
• Conducts research and reports on best practices, new technology, equipment, processes, etc that could create increased efficiencies and cost savings.
• Fulfills all safety rules and regulations, utilizes personal protection equipment, and abides by established quality standards.

Requirements

• Three (3)+ years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance, or a related field; multi-unit retail experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or certification in Construction or Facilities Management preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• A positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while making sound decisions.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with reporting, budgeting, or data analysis is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 50–70%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while making sound decisions.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with reporting, budgeting, or data analysis is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 50–70%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Excellent customer service, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
• If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Hours are flexible and may vary based on business needs.