Facilities Technician

Company Overview

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of over 95 high‑performing retail assets, encompassing more than 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner‑operator, GGP is committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees, GGP has a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, delivering exceptional value to partners and communities.

Town East Mall – 2063 Town East Mall

The Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager or Manager on Duty with implementation of safety plans, operating standards and guidelines, troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical assets of the property.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various building systems
• Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property
• Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property, including painting, drywall, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clearing drain stoppages, lighting, flooring, and roof
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools
• Repair, modify, or move retail merchandising units as needed
• Assist in the setup of events and install/take‑down mall decor
• Perform interior/exterior custodial duties as needed, which may include sweeping, vacuuming, steam cleaning, gathering trash, emptying trash receptacles, operating a compactor, and landscaping
• Assist with snow removal by vehicle and/or by hand (if applicable)
• Adhere to GGP’s Safety, Health, and Environment Policy and all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (including OSHA standards)
• Engage in training and continuing education to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work safely
• Assist with emergency planning and response in coordination with the management team
• Work shift times, evenings, weekends, and emergency response as required
• Provide assistance and interact with the public and tenants as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to communicate information clearly with management, employees, tenants, and external contacts
• Ability to read and interpret documents, plans and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently
• 2‑year technical school graduate or trade certificate is a plus
• OSHA General Industries 10‑Hour course is a plus
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, Microsoft Outlook (email)
• Bilingual language skills welcomed

Nimble Learning, Collaborates, Drives Results, Customer Focus

• Employee regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Employee frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee frequently required to climb, smell, stoop, kneel, bend, balance, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) company matching
• 401(k) vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted.