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This position manages the maintenance and custodial function of the auction and directs the activities of employees engaged in operating and maintaining auction facilities, offices, grounds and equipment.  This position is offering a $1,000.00 Sign On Bonus (In accordance with Company guidelines)

Ensure efficient maintenance operations by supervising maintenance and custodial personnel and identifying current and future maintenance requirements.

• Inspect facilities, buildings and equipment to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, and type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed. Assign employees as necessary.

• Work with Procurement/Posting Department on the purchase building and maintenance supplies, machinery and equipment.

• Direct installation of, modifications to and maintenance activities on utility systems, such as heat, power, gas and air.

• Compile records of labor and material costs and prepare reports for general management. • Work with location leadership to prepare annual maintenance budget

• Prepare facilities for various events, to include set-up and breakdown of all areas.

• Maintain and develop maintenance staff and their professional and technical knowledge by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, and by providing educational opportunities. Counsel and discipline employees as necessary. Plan, monitor and evaluate job performance, and conduct performance appraisals.

• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Work in cooperation with Market Safety Manager in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

• Review work volumes, plan and continuously monitor staffing levels to ensure efficiency, quality work product, and product, and effective customer service; review departmental performance against key performance indicators and metrics and develop and execute strategies for improvement.

• Effectively leads the team at the location by setting an example in behavior, championing Cox/Manheim values and ensuring that all employees are treated with respect. • Enforce all company policies and procedures related to employee and customer conduct.

• Partner with various market level support teams (i.e. Finance, HR, MFS, Recon, Safety, Security, and Sales) to ensure effective and efficient operational processes that align with company objectives and strategies and high quality customer service and support.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 2 or more years experience in maintenance or custodial management required.

• Good communication and interaction skills, competent management and organizational skills required.

• Good computer and software knowledge.

• Knowledge of federal/state laws and regulations regarding OSHA, EPA and MSDS a must.

• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.

• Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.) Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.

• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work Environment: Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts hazard, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level.

Disclaimer: The posting is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Closing: With more than 20,000 employees in operating locations around the globe, Manheim is the world's largest provider of vehicle remarketing services. In 2010, Manheim handled nearly 10 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value. A subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Manheim is transforming the wholesale vehicle buying and selling experience through investments in technology and innovative products and services. Manheim markets Manheim Financial Services (MAFS), OVE.com, Total Resource Auctions, Manheim Frontline, Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment, Manheim Consulting and other respected brands to the remarketing industry in 15 countries, including Australia, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Manheim is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. Please submit your resume to: http://www.coxenterprises.com/co

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