Worker, Maintenance

Simon Property Group•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on the shopping center’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as its physical structural elements. The role includes routine facility inspections and a variety of interior and exterior maintenance and minor repair activities, along with operating equipment and assisting other departments with event setup and cart placement or repairs. The position also involves maintaining safety standards and preventive maintenance programs, keeping inventory systems and maintenance records current, and performing air-handling-unit maintenance. Exterior custodial work may include cleaning sidewalks, collecting and compacting trash, and operating cleaning equipment. Additional maintenance duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum 2–3 years of building maintenance experience performing some carpentry, HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing functions.
Ability to read and interpret documents, plans, and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions.
Ability to effectively present information to departmental management, employees, tenants, and outside contacts.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions, define problems, collect information, and establish facts.
Skills in painting, electrical work, plumbing, and drywall.
Self-starter able to work independently.
Ability to diagnose equipment problems.
Knowledge of basic electrical systems.
Knowledge of safety rules, hazards, and accident-prevention measures.
Basic knowledge of fire-protection hydraulic and alarm systems.
Ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Technical school certifications and/or training.

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect the facility, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, air-conditioning, and plumbing systems and structural elements.
Perform interior and exterior maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, drywall, structural repairs, parking lot and sidewalk maintenance, plumbing repairs, clearing drain stoppages, and replacing lighting lamps, fuses, and ballasts.
Operate equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and property cleaning.
Assist other departments, including Marketing with event setup and Local Leasing with cart placement and repairs.
Perform work in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines, including OSHA standards, to promote a safe working environment.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance programs as assigned by management.
Maintain inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools.
Inspect air-handling units periodically; tighten or replace belts, replace filters, grease components, and maintain activity logs.
Perform exterior custodial duties as needed, including sweeping or wet-mopping sidewalks, operating a steam cleaner or hand vacuum, gathering trash, emptying receptacles, operating a compactor, and turning trash carts.
Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.