Posted: March 23, 2011

Position Summary: Position reports to the Director of Operations. Performs and/or schedules maintenance activities of the facility including construction, installations, and repairs; ensures services meet budget projections and forecasts; provides assistance in facilities planning; and handles safety and security matters.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive):
• Implements preventive, regular, and repair maintenance programs to help extend the life of the building and all equipment.
• Repairs and maintains new and existing equipment within the facility.
• Conducts routine inspections; creates reports of found repairs and maintenance issues and recommends solutions to the appropriate personnel.
• Researches, evaluates, negotiates, and contracts with vendors for maintenance and repair services.
• Logs all service calls, follows-up, and generates activity reports.
• Develops and maintains procedures to ensure sanitation and neatness of the facility and to assure compliance with government, industry, and company regulations and standards.
• Facilitates and champions the company’s safety and security committee.
• Maintains communication with state and community agencies (e.g., the Department of Health, Fire Department, etc.) in response to survey inquiries and other regulatory requirements.
• Partners with and supports the Operations team during crisis management (e.g., responding to emergencies).
• Assists in budgeting for annual capital expenditures of repair/maintenance and equipment replacement; maintains expenses within budget parameters and guidelines.
• Works with the Finance department in ensuring reconciled fixed asset listings and appropriate insurance on assets.
• Oversees community service workers as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet company needs.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred. 5+ years experience in facility maintenance or related field, preferably in the food industry. Team-lead experience combined with a strong jack-of-all-trades aptitude in refrigeration, carpentry, plumbing, machine and equipment repair, electrical, HVAC, painting, and drywall. Knowledge of building and fire codes, OSHA guidelines, and safety regulations. Solid time management skills; follow-up, follow-through, and attention to detail are essential. Intermediate computer skills. Ability to travel locally to handle company-related business. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. Willing to respond to “off hours” emergencies (i.e., security issues, fire alerts, etc.). Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry objects up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply:
1. Email resumé and cover letter (with salary requirements) to jobs@secondharvest.org.
2. Use "Facilities Coordinator" as the subject line of your email.

Application Deadline: 4/7/11 or until filled. Interviews will begin immediately.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS : Due to the large volume of resumés we receive, we are unable to provide a personal follow-up. Therefore, we cannot respond to general inquiries regarding your status. Should your credentials form a suitable match with the position posted, you will be contacted for a personal interview. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.

Second Harvest Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.