| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park promotes the enjoyment, understanding, and appreciation of gardens, sculpture, the natural environment, and the arts. Meijer Gardens is ranked among the 100 most visited art institutions in the world. The organization embraces the concept of a major cultural attraction centering around horticulture & sculpture. Meijer Gardens' commitment is to create a legacy of lifelong learning, enjoyment, and a rich cultural experience for generations to come. Department: Facility Maintenance Supervisor: Director of Facilities Pay Type: Full-time, Salary Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from $78,625 to $106,375, depending on experience and qualifications. Position Summary: The Facility Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance operations and staff while ensuring equipment, buildings, grounds and utilities and systems, are maintained safeguarded, in good repair, optimized and dependable. The Facility Maintenance Manager coordinates resources and performs functions to meet departmental needs, supports long-term facility goals, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness, while upholding Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park’s mission, vision and standards.
Essential Functions - Manage, lead, support, and advise Facility Maintenance staff.
- Maintaining day-to-day operations of facilities, such as delegating or completing maintenance orders.
- Manage allocation of staffing, materials, inventory, and expenditures within budget constraints.
- Hire, train, schedule and oversee staff development related to the department
- Complete and conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide coaching, and manage disciplinary actions.
- Navigate and optimize procurement within budgetary or policy constraints
- Oversee, develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all building systems (i.e., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life-safety) and assigned.
- Collaborate with department managers and teams to assess, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance service requests, and exhibition events, ensuring timely resolution and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards relating to maintenance of equipment, tools, and vehicles.
- Manage and utilize work order and asset management platform (i.e., Maintain X) to schedule, track, and document maintenance activities and asset histories.
- Maintain accurate records of all facility repairs and maintenance activities.
- Manage department staff, contractors and specialized service vendors, ensuring best industry practices, a good working relationship, and adherence to safety and quality compliance.
- Support and recommend energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives within the organization
- Assist in emergency preparedness and response; maintain readiness of critical systems.
- Maintain after-hours on-call responsibilities as assigned.
- Attend, schedule and facilitate meetings and training as required or assigned
- Engage and stay updated on new technologies, equipment, and industry standards (e.g., HVAC systems, electrical systems, and software (i.e., Maintain X)
- Act as organization’s representative in the Director’s absence as assigned (i.e. construction meetings).
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and / or Qualifications preferred: - Education: High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: 5-7 years of previous maintenance experience required; 3 years supervisory/lead experience required. Experience managing building systems and contractors preferred. Supervisory experience and years of service without a degree should include 4 years’ experience in facilities management, construction management, engineering, or a related area.
- Skills/Licenses:
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OSHA Safety Certificate preferred -
Six Sigma Certification preferred -
HVACR Certification preferred -
Lift Certification preferred or ability obtain within 90 days - Knowledge:
- Knowledge and expertise of facility systems, equipment operations, preventive maintenance practices, safety regulations, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Knowledge of OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements.
- Knowledge of company policies, procedures and forms at a proficient level.
- Knowledge of local, state and/or Federal governmental safety requirements.
- Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations,
- etc.)
- Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required
- reporting, regulations, etc.)
- Knowledge of HVAC, including codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required
- reporting, regulations, etc.)
- Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the facilities management team.
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
- Ability to communicate technical terms to a non-technical audience
- Ability to plan, implement and manage resources and budgets.
- Ability to demonstrate proficient understanding of the interconnected structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in interpreting blueprints, technical schematics, and construction documentation
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other business-related tools and equipment.
- Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Organizational Core Values - Welcoming: Fostering joy and an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone.
- Excellence: Approaching all we do with world-class intentionalism.
- Innovation: Embracing the future to create unique and engaging experiences in art, culture and nature with a commitment to creativity.
- Integrity: Operating with honesty, transparency and accountability throughout the organization.
- Stewardship: Preserving and enhancing our community, physical, cultural, and financial resources for current and future generations.
Working Conditions: Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. Must lift/move up to 50 pounds. Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and operating lifts are required. Must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet. Specific vision abilities include closeness and distance and ability to distinguish color. Work performed indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, dust, fumes, cleaning agents, small spaces, and varying heights. PPE required for certain tasks. Availability for emergency response outside normal hours, including on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays, is required. Social Interaction required. As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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