Maintenance and Facilities Manager

Position Overview:

We’re seeking a Maintenance and Facilities Manager to lead all maintenance, facilities, and equipment operations at our client site in beautiful Petoskey, Michigan. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who blends electrical controls expertise with strong people management, ownership of preventive maintenance, and a passion for safe, efficient operations. You’ll partner closely with Production, Quality, and Operations to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and ensure our facilities and systems meet regulatory standards—all while modeling company core values.

• Train, schedule, coach, and lead a skilled maintenance team
• Set clear expectations, manage performance, and enforce policies and procedures
• Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance across all equipment and facilities
• Use CMMS to plan, schedule, assign, and document work
• Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize production downtime

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve electrical control systems
• Troubleshoot, repair, and program PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automation components
• Read, interpret, and maintain wiring diagrams and control documentation

• Oversee building systems, utilities, and grounds (HVAC, lighting, electrical panels, security systems)
• Manage contractors for repairs, construction, and capital projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NEC, and NFPA standards

• Develop and manage maintenance and facilities budgets
• Track, spend, analyze variances, and implement corrective actions
• Identify opportunities to improve uptime, reliability, and cost efficiency

• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment aligned with OSHA and NFPA requirements
• Conduct inspections and safety training
• Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience considered

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance, electrical controls, or automation
• 2+ years leading a maintenance or technical team

• PLC/HMI experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)
• Strong knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, sensors, and instrumentation
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC, and OSHA regulations