Costco NZ Looking for Maintenance Supervisor at Auckland City, Auckland Full Time

Costco Wholesale is the third largest global retailer, already operating in more than 800 locations in 12 countries, catering to both business and individual members. We are the recognised leader in our field – dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics.

We are preparing to open our first warehouse in New Zealand situated in Westgate, Auckland. We are looking for customer service professionals to join our team as a Maintanance Supervisor.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine maintenance and repairs for warehouse.
• Builds and repairs fixtures, structures and displays. Measures, cuts, affixes, shapes, sands, and paints various materials. Purchases supplies and parts for maintenance and repair jobs.
• Repairs plumbing problems, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures. If licensed, repairs electrical systems, installs and replaces defective switches, wiring and fixtures.
• Participates in janitorial duties. Follows departmental standards for cleanliness and performance of duties. Responds quickly to clean up spills. Cleans and maintains grounds and building, performs roof checks.
• Checks daily schedule for assigned tasks, construction, maintenance and repair jobs.
• Drafts and participates in presentation of performance reviews. Interviews prospective employees and makes recommendations to managers for further interviews.
• Observes employee performance and paperwork to determine that proper department procedures are followed. Provides training, encouragement, advice and feedback to Maintenance employees.
• Follows proper Maintenance and general safety and security procedures, such as tagging power access when working on electrical equipment, wearing safety goggles when using compactor and baler, and merchandise disposal.
• Liaise with Assistant Warehouse Manager in maintaining expense control on the warehouse facilities, equipment and day-to-day upkeep/maintenance.
• To construct and manage a preventative maintenance schedule on all facility and all equipment.
• Drives personal vehicle to purchase supplies and parts needed for projects.
• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees, and vendors

Experience Skilled maintenance, Leadership, customer service, employee relations or comparable experience

Other Skills and Abilities Good communication, strong interpersonal, organization, problem solving and basic math skills

If you are looking for an opportunity where you will make a difference and be rewarded for your efforts this position is for you.

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