Worker, Maintenance

Simon Property Group•Novi, MI

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is accountable for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on the center’s mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems, as well as its physical structural elements. The role includes inspecting the facility, completing interior and exterior maintenance and minor repairs, operating equipment, and helping maintain the property’s cleanliness and safe working environment. The employee also supports other departments with event setup and cart placement or repair, maintains maintenance records and supplies, performs assigned preventive maintenance programs, and completes exterior custodial duties as needed. Additional maintenance duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Technical school certifications and/or training preferred.
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 carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to define problems, collect information, and establish facts.
Skills in painting, electrical work, plumbing, and drywall.
Self-starter with the ability 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.

Responsibilities

Routinely inspect the facility and troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, air conditioning, plumbing, and structural systems.
Perform interior and exterior maintenance and minor repairs, including painting, drywall, structural elements, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing, drain stoppages, and lighting components.
Operate equipment to perform preventive maintenance, minor repairs, and property-cleanliness tasks.
Assist other departments, including Marketing with event setup and Local Leasing with cart placement and repair.
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 cleaning sidewalks, gathering trash, emptying receptacles, operating a compactor, and turning trash carts.
Perform additional maintenance duties as assigned.