Facilities and Maintenance Manager at Just Food For Dogs

United States

$80k - $90k

<div><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;" data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Job Title: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Facilities &amp; Maintenance Manager</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Reporting To: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Sr. Director of Retail Operations</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Location: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">HQ (Remote) &ndash; LA or Orange County (required)</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Company: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">JustFoodforDogs, LLC</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Job Type: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Full-time, Exempt</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: 18.4px;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="color: black;">About JustFoodForDogs:</span></strong></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: 18.4px;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;">JustFoodForDogs, the #1 vet recommended fresh food for dogs, is dedicated to helping pets live longer, healthier lives through real, whole-food nutrition. Founded in 2010, JustFoodForDogs revolutionized the fresh whole food movement for dogs when it opened the first open-to-the-public kitchen cooking food for dogs. All of our recipes are formulated by veterinarians and made with 100% human-grade ingredients. Today, consumers can find JustFoodForDogs at JustFoodForDogs retail locations, their favorite retailers and on-line at JustFoodForDogs.com. The company&rsquo;s offerings include daily meals, shelf-stable products, supplements, and treats. To learn more about JustFoodForDogs, visit JustFoodForDogs.com</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Job Summary</span></strong></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">When it comes to pets, pet parents, and our people &ndash; we are <strong>Raving Fans</strong>! Our open-concept kitchens offer experience, transparency, and connection to the highest expression of our Brand, while the Pantry concept offers convenience and connection. As the <strong>Facilities &amp; Maintenance Manager</strong>, you are responsible for ensuring every store can deliver a safe, clean, fully operational, and welcoming environment that enhances the guest experience. You will enhance and execute preventative maintenance programs, manage facility assets, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and maximize the return on maintenance investments through disciplined financial stewardship. Working collaboratively with Operations, Quality, and Retail Leadership, you maintain environments where team members can perform at their best and guests enjoy an exceptional shopping experience.</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">1. Guest Experience</span></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;margin-top: 0in;"><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Live our Misson:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Deliver store environments that consistently exceed guest expectations and reinforce brand standards.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Model the Standard:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Maintain all front-of-house, dining room, restrooms, exterior, and open kitchen areas in excellent working order, ensuring they are clean, inviting, and fully functional.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Foster a Positive Attitude:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Lead with a solution-mindset to minimize disruptions by responding rapidly to facility issues and proactively identifying opportunities to improve the environment. Establish emergency response procedures for failures and incidents.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">2. Responsibility to the Team</span></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;margin-top: 0in;"><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Be a Team Player:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Build a transparent, collaborative, and motivating work environment. Foster positive and productive relationships with colleagues, vendors, and landlords.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Deliver Results:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Manage resources to maximize operational efficiency and long-term value. Develop and manage budgets while balancing cost control with operational excellence. Analyze maintenance data, equipment lifecycle performance, and vendor effectiveness to improve asset utilization and optimize return on investment.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">3. Operational Standards &amp; Execution</span></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;margin-top: 0in;"><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maintain Excellence:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Protect company assets through structured maintenance programs that maximize equipment reliability and facility longevity.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Environment Optimization: </span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Develop, implement, and monitor preventative maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical systems, dining areas, and building infrastructure. Continuously identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Safety &amp; Compliance:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Manage vendor performance, maintenance records, and repair priorities to reduce emergency repairs, downtime, and total cost of ownership.</span></li></ul><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">4. Agile Problem Solving</span></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;margin-top: 0in;"><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Navigate High-Volume Environments:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Ensure our open-concept kitchens are well always maintained and functional.&nbsp;</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Adaptability:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Welcome change and adapt smoothly to new initiatives, rollouts, or unexpected challenges; and can independently solve problems.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Qualifications &amp; Requirements</span></strong></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;margin-top: 0in;"><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Minimum of 2&ndash;3 years of facilities and maintenance experience related to quick-service or fast-casual restaurant, or food production environment. Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, kitchen equipment, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, and general facilities maintenance. Expertise in preventative maintenance planning and asset lifecycle management. Project management experience with remodels, equipment installations, and facility. Experience managing third-party contractors, vendors, and service agreements.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Strong communication and relationship-building skills with operations teams, store and executive leadership. Ability to prioritize multiple projects across a multi-unit operation. Strong understanding of health, food safety, OSHA, fire, and regulatory compliance requirements. Preference given candidates with certifications in electrical, plumbing, or HVAC.&nbsp;</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Work Ethic:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;&quot;Hungry and Humble&rdquo; a self-motivated professional who takes immediate initiative, actions feedback, possesses a servant&rsquo;s heart, and continuously looks for operational improvements. Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.</span></li><li style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;'><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Physical Requirements:</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">&nbsp;Ability to stand, squat, and walk for extended periods, work in a fast-paced environment with highly repetitive work, and lift up to 50 lbs. Able to successfully work autonomously. Flexibility to travel between store locations and respond to urgent needs as required &ndash; including nights and weekends across the country.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height: normal;margin: 0in 0in 8pt;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;"><br></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">Tenets of the Pack (Company Values)</span></strong></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">Live Our Mission &ndash;</span></strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">&nbsp;We believe this is more than a job. It&rsquo;s a cause.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">Be a Team Player &ndash;</span></strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">&nbsp;We put company goals and success first.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">Maintain a Positive Attitude &ndash; </span></strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">We bring energy, enthusiasm, and drive to everything we do.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">Deliver Results &ndash; </span></strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">We play to win.</span></p><p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;margin: 0in 0in 5pt 0.5in;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><br></p><p style='margin-right: 0in;margin-left: 0in;font-size: medium;font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;margin-top: 0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: 400;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-transform: none;text-decoration: none;background: white;'><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">JUSTFOOD</span></strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;color: black;">FORDOGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;<br><strong><span style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">JUSTFOOD</span></strong>FORDOGS does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law.</span></p></div>