Fleet and Facility Maintenance Director - Des Plaines, IL

About the role

This is an Operations position responsible for directing the activities associated with the general maintenance, repair, and appearance of the facility, fleet shop, outside grounds, office space, beverage department, security, and power industrial equipment and third party providers.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily work and safety of associates engaged in building, grounds, sanitation, fleet maintenance, and repair, refrigeration systems, beverage department, power industrial equipment, and security.
• Advises labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.
• Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains current certificate of insurance and hold harmless agreements for all contracted vendors.
• Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
• Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, equipment, and buildings including: ammonia refrigeration system, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, fire protection and security systems, electrical and energy management, dock doors/dock plate systems, power industrial equipment, building components (roof, interior and exterior floors/walls, doors, paved surfaces and landscaping).
• Handles priorities, assigns and monitors fleet and facility projects for quality and timely completion.
• Utilizes maintenance tracking software for task management.
• Administers audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, Department of Transportation (DOT) records, EPSM, PSM, etc.) and retained to ensure the minimum potential for loss.
• Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings.
• Maintains on-going interaction.
• Keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date re-certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operators Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant.
• Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, etc.)

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience: 7 years maintenance management experience required.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. Level 1 Ammonia Operation Certification required. HAZWOPER 24 hrs Training required. Incident Commander Training required, or obtains within 12 months. Certificate, licenses and registrations in refrigeration required. Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months. Certificate in diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and braking systems preferred. Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic preferred.
• Professional Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs. Working knowledge of ammonia and Freon systems. Proven knowledge of environmental regulations/legislation and governing bodies. Successfully engage and lead individual and team discussions and meetings. Apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner. Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments and shifts proactively and constructively. Work in a disciplined manner and capable of following established procedures, practices and comply with local, state and federal regulations.