Facilities/Transportation/Maintenance Manager

Merchants Bank, Winona, has an opening for a Facilities / Transportation / Maintenance Manager.

This management position oversees the bank facilities including but not limited to the heating and air-conditioning systems roofs, parking lots, and utilities. Will follow systematic procedures in checking, adjusting and handling preventive maintenance to ensure continued operation. Performs some plumbing, electrical and carpenter work involving repairs and servicing. This manager is responsible for leading other facilities management team members, the courier service to branch and custodial supervisor and duties. Works independently with the aid of outside hired services when needed.

Must possess thorough knowledge of air-conditioning, heating, plumbing installations and full knowledge of building codes and regulations as they apply.

Merchants Bank offers competitive wages and benefits for our full-time employees including health, dental, life, disability and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts, 401(k) and ESOP retirement plans; bonus plan; paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and a variety of voluntary supplemental insurance options.

Please click on Apply Now or apply in person at Merchants Bank, Winona (102 E 3rd Street). Questions can be emailed to hr@merchantsbank.com. Merchants Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Duties

Planning –

• Responsible for working with branch leadership to review facilities needs and budget/schedule as appropriate. Balance timing of investments to best ensure longevity of the facilities.
• Provide budget recommendations for all facilities annually.
• Coordinates periodic inspections with fire department, water department, for fire extinguishers, sprinklers, alarms, smoke detectors, and elevator
• Looks for opportunities for cost savings for all facilities maintenance, including changing vendors, applying for rebates for energy efficiency, etc.

Organizing –

• Oversees personnel that maintains inventory of various supplies – building, paper, tickets, envelopes, etc.
• Oversees personnel that coordinates most facility vendor relationships at branches
• Facilitate set up and take down for bank events
• Is liaison with all vendors that provide service to any of our facilities to ensure clarity of expectations, security and safety protocols.

Leading –

• Provide direct supervision of facilities management support staff. Ensure this team is engaged and providing service and safety support as needed by all bank locations.
• Oversee courier supervisor and service to other bank branch locations. Ensure we are providing timely transportation of documents and safely loading ATM’s.
• Provide leadership for custodial supervisor and team to ensure cleaning duties are completed as needed to maintain neat, clean appearance.

Controlling –

• Ensures checks on boiler, air conditioning, water softeners, sump pumps and general daily inspection in Winona main branch and Plaza are completed daily
• Oversee daily maintenance of building and equipment, i.e., replacing light bulbs, minor repairs, snow removal, etc.
• Oversee Daily maintenance of Plaza building
• Ensures the completion and documentation of the monthly branch review/checklist of each branch, for safety and maintenance needs.
• Installation/programing/repair/ordering of safe deposit locks as well as cash and coin vaults locks
• Serve as liaison for the maintenance and preservation of the physical ATM machines. Assist with installations and service, where we are trained.
• Adheres to security and compliance requirements as necessitated and ensures those reporting to him also adhere to same requirements.

Other -

• Employee will be expected to contribute to a positive working environment through words and actions.
• Employee will be expected to greet internal and external customers in a friendly and outgoing manner.
• Employee will be expected to take responsibility to insure that internal and external customers receive outstanding service.
• Employee will be expected to complete compliance and product knowledge assignments as needed.
• Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will vary with time of year and building maintenance requirements. Will have exposure to weather conditions. Work will have some exposure to chemicals through boiler and air-conditioning maintenance. No high degree of exposure to steady loud noise.

Physical Demands/Skill Requirements

Requires an individual with knowledge in air-conditioning, heating, plumbing installations and knowledge of building codes and regulations. The position is highly physical, requiring climbing, bending, stooping, and high degree of walking. Ability to operate normal maintenance tools. Some driving involved in position. Some heavy lifting will be involved.

Mental Demands

Above-average ability and intelligence in understanding heating, and cooling equipment. Requires good judgment and ability to work under pressure.

Relationships

Responsible to the CFO for the fulfillment of duties, who holds responsibility and authority for the proper interpretation of same.