Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator

W.R. Grace & Co.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator to enhance its Site Services Team at the corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of facilities, leading a diverse team, and implementing best practices in maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in facilities management, a strong understanding of safety protocols, and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment while driving improvements in maintenance operations and cost efficiency.

Benefits

Life Insurance and Disability

Grace Wellness Program

Flexible Workplace

Retirement Plans

401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of facilities support services experience required.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities operations and maintenance services.
• Oversee maintenance schedules and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support project management and campus space planning activities.

Skills

Facilities Maintenance Operations

Safety Protocols

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Job description

Grace is hiring a Facilities and Maintenance Coordinator to join our Site Services Team located at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. This position requires working Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

In this role, you will work with and support a diverse and highly effective team that lives our Company’s values. This position will provide leadership and supervision to the Site Services Team, primarily focusing on transformation opportunities to better serve Grace’s International Corporate Headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as operations point of contact for facilities' issues: initiate work requests, monitor completion; coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services completion (custodial, pest control, inspections, grounds, landscapes, alarms, systems & equipment, and trash), suggest metrics, monitor and report related trends.
• Perform condition assessments on equipment and troubleshoot failures. Analyze results; identify and establish a preventive maintenance plan; coordinate & integrate utility usage/optimization (monitor usage, gather info, provide recommendations, follow-up, shutdown requirements), analyze data and provide recommendations; coordinate, direct, inspect and approve contract work, third party vendors; identify, recommend & implement building operations & process modifications to the facility for increased productivity and/or cost reduction, manage related budget; coordinate maintenance logistics.
• Assist project manager acting as project coordinator/liaison, duties include scheduling, budgeting, and implementation within department projects.
• Coordinate campus space planning activities including analyzing moves for minimal disruption; move coordination; space inventory; space allocation tracking; specifying set-ups; and maximizing space utilization.
• Oversee plant maintenance and equipment schedules using CMMS.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors performing electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work, ensuring that they comply with Grace’s safety expectations.
• Assure regulatory compliance, including environmental and process safety, and a safe workplace for all employees. Address hazards, deviations, and injuries promptly.
• Work to drive improvements in maintenance costs, equipment reliability, scheduled work, and planned work.
• May serve as backup to other skilled trades workers on complex assignments or on an as-needed basis.
• Read and understand general arrangement drawings, P&ID’s, and Process / Block Flow Diagrams.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) including PSSR, and Management of Change (MOC) exercises.
• Support and facilitate RCA’s (safety and process).
• Identify critical equipment and ensure compliance with site Mechanical Integrity requirements.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED.
• 5-10 years of facilities and support services experience, including an acute understanding of facilities maintenance operations and maintenance best practices.
• Knowledge of methods, practices, tools, equipment, and materials in a variety of building and mechanical trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and construction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of safety and hazard recognition with a knowledge of OSHA regulations, specifically those involving Safe Work Authorization, Critical Life Safety, and ability to act as a leader in these areas.
• Ability to utilize appropriate PPE effectively and demonstrate its safe use in this role.
• Excellent communication and verbal skills, along with effective organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of Process Safety Principles and Practices.
• Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience leading cross-functional process improvement and enhancement teams.

Benefits

• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.