Facility Maintenance Manager

Facility Maintenance Manager

Join as a key manager at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
, a leading cultural attraction ranked among the world’s most visited art institutions.

Department:
Facility Maintenance

Supervisor:
Director of Facilities

Pay Type:

Full‑time, Salary

Compensation: $78,625 - $106,375, depending on experience and qualifications.

The Facility Maintenance Manager oversees all facility maintenance operations and staff, ensuring equipment, buildings, grounds, and utilities are safely and efficiently maintained. The Manager coordinates resources to support long‑term facility goals, sustainability initiatives, and emergency preparedness while upholding the Park’s mission, vision, and standards.

• Lead, support, and advise Facility Maintenance staff.
• Maintain day‑to‑day facility operations and complete maintenance orders.
• Allocate staffing, materials, inventory, and expenditures within budget constraints.
• Hire, train, schedule, and oversee staff development.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, provide coaching, and manage disciplinary actions.
• Optimize procurement within budgetary or policy constraints.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life‑safety).
• Collaborate with department managers to assess, prioritize, and coordinate maintenance service requests and exhibition events.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards for equipment, tools, and vehicles.
• Utilize the work order and asset management platform (Maintain X) to schedule, track, and document maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of all facility repairs and maintenance activities.
• Manage contractors and vendors, ensuring industry best practices and compliance.
• Support energy‑efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Assist in emergency preparedness and response; maintain readiness of critical systems.
• Provide after‑hours on‑call support as assigned.
• Attend, schedule, and facilitate meetings and training sessions.
• Engage with new technologies, equipment, and industry standards.
• Represent the organization in the Director’s absence at meetings and construction reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  5‑7 years of 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 in facilities management, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Skills/
  
  Certifications:
  
  OSHA Safety Certificate preferred;
  Six Sigma Certification preferred; HVACR Certification preferred;
  Lift Certification preferred or obtainable within 90 days.

• Proficient understanding of facility systems, preventive maintenance practices, safety regulations, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Knowledge of OSHA work‑site and personal safety requirements.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal safety requirements.
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements, documentation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC codes and maintenance requirements.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to translate technical terms for non‑technical audiences.
• Resource and budget management skills.
• Proficiency with maintenance management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

• Welcoming – fostering an inclusive environment.
• Excellence – striving for world‑class quality.
• Innovation – embracing creativity and future‑oriented experiences.
• Integrity – operating honestly and transparently.
• Stewardship – preserving our community’s resources.

Regular communication and physical activity, including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and operating in varying temperatures. Requires ability to work at heights up to 50 feet, perform routine maintenance tasks, and respond to emergencies outside normal hours. PPE required for certain tasks. Availability for on‑call evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

All new hires are required to complete a background check as part of our onboarding process.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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