We are hiring a Facilities Consultant to join our Facilities Maintenance Team, where we pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of operational efficiency and excellence. We are seeking an individual who will manage a wide variety of tasks and maintenance activities in the Grand Rapids area. This person will oversee and coordinate vendors and staff to perform defined services. A primary focus of the role will be the day-to-day maintenance and oversight of the work order system. This role requires a technical skillset in the built environment to ensure we maintain a safe, positive, and professional experience for employees and customers.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Maintenance and Repair: Coordinates and schedules building repairs and preventive maintenance items, ensuring service requests are addressed promptly. Maintains records of all preventive maintenance tasks, as well as improves on existing practices and implements new best practices.
- Vendor and Contract Administration: Directs and oversees vendors, ensuring they meet service contract agreements, and processes payment through the online portal. Maintains up-to-date vendor contracts and insurance records.
- Systems: Manages the building maintenance systems, maintains asset databases, maintains operating manuals and procedures and handles maintenance needs from development to closure.
- Reporting: Supports department work order system reporting, status updates, predictive vs reactive repair cost analysis, and financial reporting.
- Assessments: Conducts daily assessments of facilities, grounds, and parking lots to ensure property is meeting expectations.
- Administrative Processes: Leads the invoicing and purchase order process, ensuring work is completed to expectations and vendors are paid.
- Cross-functionality: Assists as needed with all tasks related to facilities maintenance, whether it be physically using tools or coordinating and completing requests in a professional work environment.
Who You Are:
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of experience within a related facilities field with a degree, or
- 5 years of proven experience in related facilities field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Real Estate, Engineering or Construction Management.
- FMP, SFP, or CFM credentials a plus
- Proficient technology knowledge and demonstrated skills (Work Order Systems, AutoCAD, Revit, IWMS systems, Building Management Systems, Microsoft Office, SmartSheets).
- Strong technical skills and knowledge around building systems and building construction.
- Understanding and experience with HVAC systems, electrical systems, and building maintenance practices.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills for interaction with employees at all levels of the organization and in representing the company to outside audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, utilizing strong organization skills.
- Time management skills that will establish priorities and deadlines, obtain necessary resources, and oversee implementation.
- The ideal candidate will possess exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining the quality and functionality of our campus and facilities.
Wellbeing Means so Much More than Benefits:
- Nurse and massage therapist onsite for employees
- Cell phone reimbursement monthly
- Employee assistance program, providing free counseling, financial resilience, and legal guidance
- Ongoing learning through LinkedIn Learning
Who We Are:
Steelcase is a global design and thought leader in the world of work. Along with our expansive community of brands, we design and manufacture innovative furnishings and solutions to help people do their best work in the many places where work happens.
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we’re looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
Please see our Working at Steelcase Document for more detailed benefits and compensation information.
Steelcase is a MVAA- Silver Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. Steelcase recognizes the amazing experiences and skills that Veteran's possess. We encourage all Veterans and Veteran Spouses to apply.
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