Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Maintenance Manager oversees refrigeration systems and facility maintenance at Royal Oaks, Yuma, and other facilities. This role leads the maintenance department, ensures reliable operation of industrial refrigeration, electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and production machinery, and provides technical support for optimal equipment performance. The manager is responsible for preventive maintenance, regulatory compliance, documentation control, inventory, budgets, department policies, and staff supervision and training. The position also identifies opportunities to improve energy efficiency and sustainability, and may travel to the Yuma facility as required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of refrigeration experience.
- At least 4 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong understanding of ISHIDA scales.
- Experience working with 480V, three-phase systems.
- Bilingual in Spanish, including reading and writing.
- Strong understanding of vacuum tubes.
- Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Familiarity with drafting and understanding blueprints and schematics.
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistently, safely, and successfully in accordance with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with applicable ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
Nice To Haves
- EPA 608 certification.
- RETA certification, including CIRO or CRST.
- Understanding of ammonia and Freon systems.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the maintenance and operation of refrigeration systems at Royal Oaks, Yuma, and other facilities.
- Lead and manage the maintenance department, including creating and implementing preventive maintenance schedules.
- Prepare and submit mandatory reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations and ensure adherence.
- Operate and maintain industrial refrigeration systems efficiently.
- Interpret and follow technical schematics.
- Maintain and operate machinery and equipment, including Hysense baggers, optical sorters, box erectors, welders, conveyors, ISHIDA scales, Bosch baggers, evaporators, screw compressors, vacuum pumps, condensing towers, air compressors, forklifts, and new equipment.
- Perform welding tasks on machinery as needed.
- Manage documentation control, particularly for GFSI audits.
- Provide technical support to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Enforce maintenance policies.
- Create and maintain a parts and tool inventory system.
- Supervise, train, and conduct performance evaluations for maintenance staff.
- Establish standard operating procedures and company policies for the maintenance department.
- Identify and implement energy-efficiency and sustainability improvements and practices.
- Monitor expenses and identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Ensure operational efficiency of electrical equipment and mechanical systems through timely inspection and repair.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Travel to the Yuma facility as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
