Maintanence Supervisor

Job Summary

A Maintenance Supervisor manages maintenance needs in Ideal Market facilities. This employee will be responsible for hiring and training staff and ensuring the smooth running of upkeep or repair operations. An excellent Maintenance Supervisor must be reliable, have a great eye for detail and must have technical skills and knowledge of various crafts such as carpentry, plumbing etc. Leadership and knowledge of administrative tasks such as scheduling are also essential. The goal is to ensure that Ideal Market facilities are in a good and safe condition at all times of operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance
• Prepare weekly maintenance schedules and allocate work
• Recruit, supervise and train maintenance employees
• Hire and supervise tradesmen during installations, repairs or maintenance (electricians, plumbers etc.)
• Inspect and maintain building systems (heating, ventilation etc.)
• Contribute to the development of maintenance budget and ensure compliance
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment
• Participate in coordination of projects (e.g. renovations)
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Responsible for the maintenance inventory and equipment. This means the Maintenance Supervisor keep on hand the appropriate cleaning materials, safety gear, and tools for their staff. The Maintenance Supervisor will reorder when necessary and ensure all equipment is in good working order and stored properly.
• A large portion of the Maintenance Supervisor’s day will revolve around managing maintenance issues at Ideal Market stores
• Maintain weekly contact with all store managers to ensure no additional maintenance is needed.
• Quarterly inspection for maintenance prevention.
• Responsible for purchasing all maintenance materials

Requirements Qualifications

• Due to the nature of our business, this position requires flexibility in hours. This position is a full-time position requiring be able to work weekends, holidays, day or night shift
• Proven experience as a maintenance supervisor or similar role
• Retail/Grocery Experience
• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating etc.)
• Knowledge of health & safety practices and regulations
• Understanding of budgeting and performance management
• Excellent planning and leadership abilities
• An eye for detail
• Computer savvy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be reliable and physically able to perform their duties

Preferred Qualifications

• College Studies, Degree from a vocational school will be preferred

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• Professional Certifications (e.g. CMRP or HVAC certified) are preferred