Facilities Technician lead

Under general direction, organizes, monitors, and leads facility maintenance operations; performs a variety of technical tasks relative to facility maintenance; provides technical assistance to Maintenance-Facilities management.

• Oversees building operations and maintenance, plans and operations, furniture and equipment inventories, utility operations, energy management, grounds maintenance and janitorial.
• Manages HVAC equipment in all buildings
• Schedules all facility activities with the production managers in all buildings to minimize conflict with production schedules.
• Oversees major infrastructure repair and renovations projects by identifying and managing vendors/contractors, including bid process, contract compliance, and vendor/contractor performance.
• Acts as the liaison for all remodeling, renovation and construction projects as it relates to product standards, design standards, scheduling shut-downs and system interruptions.
• Assists with the development of and compliance with departmental budgets, including capital, operating and construction budgets.
• Ensures continued compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations - OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations.
• Works directly with vendors and Purchasing to request proposals for repairs, maintenance and capital improvements
• Develops and oversees staffing, training, scheduling, and budgeting for facilities personnel.
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by performing safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintaining on-going communications with employees.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, spare part and supplies required for operations.

Education: High school, General Education (GED), Associate Arts ( AA) degree preferred in electrical, mechanical and HVAC

Experience: 5+years related experience; trade knowledge including NEMA standards for the electrical industry. Experience and coursework in blueprint reading, electrical, heating and plumbing systems, proven experience running conduit and electrical services

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office

Certificates and Licenses: Valid driver's license, Electrician license preferred, and Forklift/Boom/Scissor License