GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Facilities Manager oversees all building-related activities and manages the design, planning, construction and building maintenance of the Bessemer City Value Added facility. The position is responsible for ensuring that the facility is orderly and functional.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Prepare and monitor annual property operating budget for all exterior landscaping and interior facility management.
• Manage facilities related projects and associated contractors. Projects include, but are not limited to asphalts work, roof repair, dock doors, lighting, electrical, plumbing and structural repairs.
• Conduct minor repairs and replacements
• Oversee the functioning of building systems, including fire life safety, building security, elevator service, HVAC, electrical services, and plant refrigeration and wash operations.
• Develop and maintain building standards (consistency of architecture design, furniture standards, environmental care, etc.)
• Responsible for the purchase of all building furniture, equipment and repairs of same
• Understand building codes and safety requirements (OSHA) at city, county and state levels
• Communicate safety procedures building guidelines to all employees
• Responsible to coordinate and maintain up today compliance requirements for Ammonia/Air Compressors, and Fire System
• Meet with local government officials and direct the planning improvement programs consistent with standard building and property enhancement guidelines
• Direct the planning improvements for business recovery plans to the business recovery needs of serviced groups
• Monitor and report utility consumption data
• Manage facilities personnel, ensuring staff utilization, managing performance, developing, coaching, and training required
• Supervise the Preventative Maintenance program. Complete monthly physical plant reviews and creation of building logs for historical operational data.
• Supervise all outsourced and contracted building labor (e.g., security, janitorial, landscape maintenance, building mechanical contractors)
• Work with all management levels to assure the environmental comfort and safety of the staff.
• Bid, negotiate and prepare all service contracts related to contract labor, repairs and maintenance of equipment ensuring compliance with Dole guidelines.
• Signer approval for invoice payment on all service contracts negotiated for the operation of the facility and property.
• Approval of all vendor invoice payments related to facility and property
• Other duties as assigned