New Jersey Division Store Maintenance Manager

Under the general direction of Maintenance leadership, this role will be responsible for managing all store and facilities maintenance activities for the division.

People (Who We Are)

• Manage performance and develop employees; provide resources, training, feedback, and development opportunities
• Interview, select and hire the best caring, diverse, knowledgeable people
• Lead by example and create a fair, empowering and safe work environment; maintain & encourage two-way communication
• Preserve our culture, lead with our values, and ensure Wegmans remains a great place to work

Customer (What We Believe)

• Provide feedback on system-wide or store wide design and construction issues
• Support stores, as a resource, with project requests, AR development, etc.; Ensure stores have tools needed to respond effectively in emergency situations and provide leadership and direction in these situations
• Work through CIS to evaluate projects for programs, rearrangements, and major program equipment purchases
• Participate in divisional planning sessions to set department goals; Keep all projects on schedule, communicate updates to Maintenance Leadership

  Product (What We Do)

• Oversee a maintenance team compiled of a Maintenance Coordinator and Skilled Trade team
• Work with Maintenance Leadership to manage store and facilities maintenance activities for efficiency, safety compliancy and cost
• Prioritize work of others based on strategic plan; Allocate resources appropriately
• Provide direction, communication, and feedback to others to ensure integrated solutions

Results (What We Measure)

• Participates in the process for contractor selections in division for refrigeration, HVAC, electrical, mechanical & plumbing work
• Assist in overseeing all areas of the division’s Store Maintenance Operations; Ensure procedures are followed, and equipment is operating correctly; Ensure proper execution for seasonal programs (landscaping etc.)
• Review and approve CIP's (Capital Improvement Plans) for refrigeration, HVAC electrical, mechanical & plumbing work; Develop capital improvement program for facilities work
• Help develop budget for store general maintenance cost centers for assigned stores; Review and approve budgets for refrigeration, HVAC and electrical work

Work Environment

• Physical demands include walking, standing, repetitive hand and arm movements, as well as work in, on and around backrooms, roofs, and crawlspaces
• Work generally involves continuous interactions with customers, contractors, store personnel, and co-workers in a fast-paced environment
• Will be required to spend the majority of time sitting or standing without a break for up to 4 hours
• May be exposed to various allergens
• Will be exposed to various climate changes
• Must be 18 years or older

Employment at Wegmans may be contingent upon your completion and our evaluation of a drug screen and/or criminal background check. All Applicants will be screened; only those closely matching the job posting will be interviewed.

• Technical or equivalent experience
• Commercial maintenance management experience, including familiarity with preventative and predictive maintenance best practices
• Experience at the Coordinator/Analyst/Department Manager level or equivalent external experience
• Grocery retail maintenance experience

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and work effectively in a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to perform job responsibilities, including the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) component of EAM
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• Knowledge of layout and design techniques
• Knowledge of refrigeration, high and low voltage electrical systems, hydrodynamics (glycol) and hydraulics
• Possess systems aptitude, with the ability to learn and quickly adapt to new systems