Facilities Manager

Urschel Laboratories, Inc.•Valparaiso, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking an experienced, solutions-focused Facilities Manager for the Grand Gardner Hotel, an independent boutique hotel in downtown Valparaiso, Indiana. The hotel is an Urschel Development property and features 58 guest rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet space, and shared spaces. Urschel Development is a wholly owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories in Chesterton, Indiana. The Facilities Manager oversees maintenance, repairs, and the overall functionality of the hotel. This role leads maintenance operations to keep guest rooms, public areas, building systems, equipment, and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming. The Facilities Manager works with hotel leadership and department managers to support daily operations and maintain property standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and maintaining a well-functioning facility. The role requires technical knowledge, a commitment to safety, the ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a hospitality environment, progressive experience in facilities management, hospitality engineering, or property maintenance, and the ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation. Previous leadership experience is preferred, along with strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills. The schedule is flexible and may include occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response situations.

Requirements

Progressive experience in facilities management, hospitality engineering, or property maintenance.
Strong technical knowledge and a commitment to safety.
Ability to prioritize maintenance needs in a hospitality environment.
Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency response situations.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
Ability to move throughout all areas of the property, including guest rooms, rooftops, mechanical areas, and outdoor spaces.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support all aspects of hotel maintenance and facility operations.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems and equipment.
Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs.
Coordinate repairs, inspections, and vendor services.
Maintain maintenance inventories, equipment records, and safety procedures.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Partner with housekeeping, front office, food and beverage, and hotel leadership teams to support exceptional guest experiences.
Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), with stock issued annually.
Accrued paid time off and holiday pay.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Free health clinic available to employees and their dependents.
401(k) with employer matching.
Free life insurance.
Hotel stay and on-property dining discounts.
Flexible scheduling whenever possible.
Free 24/7 access to an onsite workout center with personal trainers at Urschel’s Chesterton facility.
Professional development support.
Support for community involvement and philanthropy.