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FreshPoint, Inc.

Fleet Operations & Facilities Manager

FreshPoint, Inc., Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112

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Job Summary This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with the general maintenance, repair, and appearance of the facility, fleet shop, outside grounds, office space, beverage department, security, and power industrial equipment, as well as third‑party providers. Responsibilities include expense management, compliance with government regulations, ensuring safety and security of the building and its contents, and providing management and direction to beverage, fleet, and facility maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in building, grounds, sanitation, fleet maintenance, and repair, refrigeration systems, beverage department, power industrial equipment, and security.

Handles labor hours and consumable supplies within budget.

Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.

Coordinates emergency response or crisis management activities, develops and maintains liaisons with local emergency management and other entities to facilitate plan development, response effort coordination, and assists the Safety Manager with training initiatives.

Administers the proper selection, purchase, utilization, and inventory of company assets in support of the fleet and facilities departments.

Collaborates with other departments as necessary to ensure upgrades and repairs are completed efficiently and effectively.

Develops business relationships to ensure communication and efficient operations with third‑party vendors, including janitorial, pest services, security, external contractors, fleet and facility maintenance, and beverage.

Maintains current certificate of insurance and hold‑harmless agreements for all contracted vendors.

Prepares budget, profit plans, and capital requests as required.

Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.

Suggests efficiency ideas, cost‑reduction measures, and assists with the implementation of changes within fleet and facility maintenance duties, beverage, power industrial equipment, and security.

Establishes preventative maintenance schedules for all systems, equipment, and buildings, including ammonia refrigeration, HVAC systems, fire protection and security systems, electrical and energy management, dock doors, power industrial equipment, and building components.

Oversees, assigns, and monitors all fleet and facility projects for quality and timely completion.

Utilizes maintenance tracking software for task management.

Conducts audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately and retained to ensure a minimum potential for loss.

Preserves associate relations through regular department or pre‑shift meetings, maintaining ongoing interaction, and monitoring associate morale.

Submits and responds to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement.

Interprets, trains, and consistently enforces company policies and procedures.

Organizes efforts with the Safety Department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating work methods, and investigating accidents to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.

Executes management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews, and/or terminations.

Performs duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed.

Ensures accurate and up‑dated re‑certifications of commercial equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) (Canada) are compliant.

Complies with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies (e.g., OSHA).

Qualifications Education

High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Experience

3–5 years maintenance management experience.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting company standards; complete a Sysco‑approved defensive driving program.

Level 1 Ammonia Operation Certification required.

HAZWOPER 24‑hour training required.

Incident Command System training or to be obtained within 12 months.

Certificate in refrigeration required.

Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months.

Certificate in diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and braking systems preferred.

Certificate in fleet trade/mechanic preferred.

Professional Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and regulations.

Strong written communication: reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Clear presentation of information to managers, clients, and the public.

Proficiency in mathematics, spreadsheets, word processing, and Sysco technology.

Working knowledge of ammonia and Freon systems.

Knowledge of environmental regulations and governing bodies.

Ability to engage and lead teams and meetings.

Consistently apply relevant policies in a timely and objective manner.

Works collaboratively with peers across departments and shifts.

Adheres to established procedures and complies with local, state, and federal regulations.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance.

Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; may require work in confined spaces.

Non‑traditional business hours: evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on‑call.

May occasionally travel to other operating companies or corporate office as business needs dictate.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces.

Periodically exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice The above statements describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work performed by this job. The job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by his or her supervisor. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and may change as business necessity requires.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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