Facilities Maintenance Technician (Temporary)

The Grand Rapids Downtown Market•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hungry for an opportunity to sharpen your skills in a work environment that’s unique, vibrant, and filled with food and fun? The Grand Rapids Downtown Market team is looking for capable individuals who are craving a workplace surrounded by a hardworking, fun loving group of people that go the extra mile, thrive on collaboration, and don’t mind having a lot on their plates. Located in the heart of Grand Rapids, the Downtown Market is an innovative combination of Market Hall food merchants, world-class corporate and wedding venue spaces, year round free public events, and the entrepreneurial support of our rentable Incubator Kitchen that helps small food businesses turn their recipe into reality. We are in search of a temporary Facilities Maintenance Manager to support our amazing team. In this role you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance of the Grand Rapids Downtown Market facilities and property. This role requires day to day observation and action (proactive and reactive) to maintain both the cosmetic appearance and the structural life and integrity of the Downtown Market, including the safety of its staff, tenants, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates Degree preferred
5+ years experience in facilities/operations management and maintenance.
Experience in working in a complex, multi-use facility is strongly preferred.
General computer skills required, experience with Google Suite strongly preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of electrical, HVAC and refrigerant, plumbing, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, or other field/trade relevant to the facility required
Knowledge of building automation controls and lighting controls
Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction, safety, fire, health, accessibility, and sanitation codes and ordinances
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering, architectural, and mechanical drawings
Knowledge of computer hardware and software, programmable logic controllers, and other technologies
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to independently manage a project from beginning to end
Ability to take direction and work independently
Displays a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and often fast-paced environment
Willing to take on responsibilities and challenges
Ability to remain calm under pressure and troubleshoot with quick decisions and is solution focused; seeks out information, methods, and/or processes to learn and resolve issues
Flexible to routinely adapt to shifts in priorities and urgencies without frustration
Motivated by accountability
While performing the duties of this job, team members are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach and bend to precisely manipulate tools and equipment.
Team members must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds with or without mechanical or other assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to tolerate exposure to commercial cleaning products, fertilizers and other commonly used custodial and horticultural compounds.
Ability to tolerate exposure to extreme hot and cold outdoor temperatures.
Ability to work with arms extended at or above shoulder height for prolonged periods of time in order to prune trees, tall shrubs, and perform other maintenance tasks.
Sufficient mobility in wrists, elbows and shoulders to rotate joints several times per day while using tools and equipment.
Ability to safely climb ladders and maintain roof structures.
Ability to wear any and all required protective clothing and equipment.
Must have sufficient mobility with or without assistive devices to access all areas of indoor and outdoor areas of the market.
Excellent time management skill
Skilled at project planning and management
Ability to work on simultaneous projects with tight and varied deadlines

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred
Experience in working in a complex, multi-use facility is strongly preferred.
experience with Google Suite strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the structural facility (interior, common areas, loading dock, kitchens, greenhouse, bathrooms, offices, parking lot, security systems, exterior grounds, etc.) including but not limited to fixtures, furnishings, equipment, operating systems, landscaping.
General maintenance includes but is not limited to changing light bulbs, painting, caulking, drywall repairs, exterior property including mowing and occasional snow removal, etc.
Responsible for the oversight of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management
Monitors the building automation system and makes proactive/preventative repairs
Perform minor repairs to HVAC systems and associated equipment
Perform all preventative and seasonal maintenance of the facility
Ensure compliance with all local zoning laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations for construction, electrical, fire safety, health/sanitation, signage, accessibility, LEED certification
Develop, document, implement, and manage inventory control systems for supplies, tools, parts, and equipment
Assist in maintaining and updating facility management software and all facility-related documentation
Assist with tenant’s facilities/maintenance issues that impact or potentially impact the Downtown Market facilities
Monitoring systems alarms and responding to on-site emergencies such as fire alarms, HVAC system alarms, security alarms, or other alarms including after hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies
Other duties as assigned