Facilities Manager

 

Company Description

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world. 

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together.

Job Summary

This is an opportunity for a qualified facilities manager to join our diverse and fast-growing team. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure optimal operating results. The candidate will oversee the company’s facility operations, manage staff, coordinate with contractors all while remaining in compliance with local and state regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment
• Manage, motivate, train, evaluate, and review maintenance personnel
• Schedule maintenance employees to work on projects, repairs, and preventative maintenance in a timely manner within budgetary constraints
• Oversee the hiring and use of contractors and contracted maintenance employees working on company property and equipment, ensuring they work safely and efficiently
• Works with the available resources and oversees projects, purchases, preventative maintenance and work orders
• Recommend and purchase new equipment, tools, and repair parts, within budget
• Assist in purchase, design, and installation of equipment and work areas
• Responsible for maintaining an efficient parts and supply inventory
• Ensures that all work areas are maintained as safe, clean work areas
• Work with all facilities employees in seeking ways to eliminate waste and improve efficiency throughout the company
• Maintains and promotes a safe working environment
• Design and implement safety programs
• Responsible for addressing facility breakdowns that can occur after work hours, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of facilities experience, preferably in an agriculture and/or biotech
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, dynamic team setting Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility in a constantly evolving environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership in areas of responsibility
• Project management experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted

Experience

• 5-7 Facilities experience, preferably in agriculture and/or biotech

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude)

• Results oriented - Empowered with knowledge of their potential and enjoys working hard to create wonder; is action oriented and full of energy for impactful and challenging projects; acts with minimal direction; seizes more opportunities than peers; exceeds goals and is consistently a top performer; applies key business and industry knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and take actions that drive business results; conscientious of the bottom line and steadfastly pushes self and others for results that deliver on Company goals.  
• Problem Solving - Utilizes