Maintenance Manager

RITALKA, Inc•Granite Falls, MN

1d•$21 - $25

About The Position

Join an Established and Growing Business! RITALKA, Inc., is a family-owned specialty engineering and manufacturing business focused on creating jobs in rural communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job - which allows us to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. Learn more about us at ritalka.com and apply today! As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for the repair and upkeep of RITALKA's properties, including machines, mechanical systems, buildings, and other structures. RITALKA Overview When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. RITALKA, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company focused on creating jobs in rural communities here in the Midwest; purposefully creating jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
5+ years of experience
Able to travel frequently, occasionally overnight
Active driver's license with a good driving record
Above average knowledge in building maintenance and light to heavy construction
Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
Ability to prioritize projects for best results and meet deadlines successfully
Strong communication skills with all levels of management
Must be able to lift and/or move items of 50 lbs or more on a periodic basis
Must be able to climb, bend, kneel, crawl and stoop on a periodic basis
OR any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Building Maintenance - Continuous maintenance of all 7 company facilities including all plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems (facilities are in MN, SD, and WI)
Construction Management - Manage company upgrade building and/or grounds projects. May involve actual construction and/or project management, supervising and coordinating work of contractors
Janitorial - Manage company standards in keeping multiple facility locations clean, safe, and well maintained
Lawn & Facility Grounds Care - Maintain area grounds for all facilities
Snow Removal - Manage a snow removal plan at all facilities
Fleet Management - Oversees and evaluates repairs and maintenance completed on company owned vehicles
Strategic Planning - Plan for future development in line with strategic business objectives; calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money and manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. Key focus areas: safety repairs & general maintenance; clean and well-functioning facilities; client "touch point" upgrades; expansion planning