Facilities Specialist

International Gourmet Foods Inc

Woodbridge, VA

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

Company Info

Job Description

International Gourmet Foods, Inc. (IGF) services restaurants, gourmet markets, clubs, caterers, bakeries, country clubs, breweries, wineries, and hotels throughout the eastern United States. We are driven by strong corporate and community values and most importantly, by the employees who uphold them.

The Facilities Specialist is responsible for building and grounds maintenance, the installation and maintenance of equipment and machinery, ensuring appropriate (permitted) use of infrastructure and equipment, and overseeing construction projects. The Facilities Coordinator works closely with the Director of Operations and third-party vendors to minimize building and equipment maintenance and offers support in these areas to IGF’s branch locations. Under direction, the Facilities Coordinator plans, directs, and coordinates constructions, maintenance, and repair of building, equipment, and facility grounds.Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the facility, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe, clean, compliant, and functional environment
Review work orders submitted by staff to prioritize, schedule, and oversee repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds
Oversee, locate, inspect, troubleshoot, and initiate necessary facility maintenance, including drywall, electrical, HVAC, grounds, light plumbing, painting, roofing, snow removal work, and other maintenance as necessary
Maintain inventory of in-house maintenance supplies; reorder as needed; track the cost of supplies for budgeting and planning purposes
Receive all new equipment; properly inspect and record all pertinent information prior to putting into service
Oversee equipment maintenance: ensure all equipment is in proper working order and available for use; draft and implement preventative equipment maintenance schedules
Coordinate with the Safety Officer to ensure IGF staff follow and enforce all building- and equipment-related safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Required)

Experience in general contracting, including drywall, electrical, framing, plumbing, and masonry work
Qualified to work on HVAC systems

OSHA compliance knowledge for warehouse safety
Project management experience or skills
Flexible to accommodate other perspectives
Proactive, quick-thinking, problem-solving approach to work
Ability to work independently or as part of a diverse team diverse team, especially building cross-departmental collaboration in a fast passed environment—changing gears when required, whether multitasking or adapting working hours
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks; build and maintain relationships with customers and vendors
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, changing gears when required, whether multitasking or adapting working hours
Creative; open to new ideas and concepts
Strong attention to detail and solid written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in M365, especially Dynamics, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, and Word
Ability to travel between IGF locations

Qualifications (Preferred)

Recognized certifications in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance
Bilingual communication skills (English and Spanish)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to access and navigate every department within the organization
Must be able to bend, lift (at least 55 lb.), stretch, and climb (including ladders)
Must be able to sustain prolonged periods of standing and walking
Must be able to work across temperature zones (dry/refrigerated/frozen)
Requires bending, sitting, standing, walking, use of hands, arms, legs, eyes, and voice

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