Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day coordination of projects and team operations to ensure contractual commitments are met. This role emphasizes supervisory leadership as the primary focus, with hands‑on support in maintenance and grounds operations as a secondary responsibility. The position will support and oversee a team of 4 Maintenance staff and 1 Grounds staff, ensuring high standards of service quality, technical performance, and customer satisfaction across all assigned facilities.

Schedule: Hours will vary depending on jobs needed at the school. Primarily a 8:00am-4:00pm.

Location: 1600 Ivanhoe St. Sturgis, MI

Pay: 75k/year

Vehicle provided: Vehicle provided

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

Supervisory Responsibilities (Primary):

• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability for maintenance and grounds staff to ensure high performance and consistent service delivery.
• Oversee daily operations and performance of maintenance and grounds teams.
• Develop and coach staff by identifying training needs and coordinating professional development opportunities to improve skill sets.
• Ensure accountability for performance standards and continued development of team members.
• Monitor timekeeping, attendance, and adherence to company policies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for team members and elevate issues to the Account Manager as needed.
• Conduct regular staff evaluations, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Make recommendations regarding hiring, assignment, and termination of personnel.
• Foster strong customer service skills within the team and ensure professional interactions with all stakeholders.
• Conduct weekly visits and building walkthroughs to monitor conditions, service quality, and team performance.
• Review all completed work orders on a weekly basis to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Review all incomplete work orders, identify gaps, and ensure follow‑up and completion.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors performing work on site, ensuring alignment with building schedules and expectations.
• Partner with building administration to coordinate vendor activity and minimize disruption.
• Ensure all facilities, grounds, and installations are regularly inspected and maintained to high standards of workmanship and cleanliness.

Maintenance & Grounds Responsibilities (Secondary):

• Maintain accurate records of equipment status, service reports, and technical documentation.
• Manage workload distribution and job scheduling to meet deadlines and customer expectations.
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding service updates, status of work orders, and ongoing needs.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members as needed.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of construction, maintenance, and grounds operations.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance efforts across facilities.
• Ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulations and company standards.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility maintenance or operations, including planning and maintaining physical facilities.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience managing teams.
• Proven experience managing teams, including staff development, retention, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, preventive maintenance practices, and facility operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present information to small and large groups.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

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