Facilities Manager

Great American Insurance Group; Town of Richfield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee facilities operations, ensuring reliable building systems and safe work environments. You will coordinate inspections, preventive maintenance, and vendor relationships while coaching a maintenance team.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills, leadership experience, and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. A focus on safety and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Maintains HVAC, plumbing, electrical and general building systems.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail required.
• Ability to coach and supervise staff and coordinate with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Oversees routine inspections and preventive maintenance for building systems.
• Manages maintenance requests, troubleshooting, and scheduling.
• Leads repairs of office furniture and fixtures; manages space moves and reconfigurations.
• Ensures compliance with safety programs and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares reports and coordinates disaster recovery and emergency response.

Skills

HVAC systems

Maintenance leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today. (https://natl.com/)

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversees and plans routine inspections and preventive maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting systems.
• Ensures schedules are met and standards maintained.
• Manages response to maintenance requests and troubleshooting activities.
• Ensures timely resolution and escalates critical issues as needed.
• Leads and reviews repair work on office furniture, fixtures, and structural components.
• Develops seasonal grounds maintenance plans, including snow and ice removal strategies; allocates resources and monitors execution.
• Manages relationships with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs or installations.
• May negotiate service agreements.
• Ensures compliance with company and regulatory safety programs.
• Conducts audits and implements corrective actions when necessary.
• Oversees maintenance records, inspections, and repair documentation.
• Prepares reports and recommends process improvements to leadership.
• Leads emergency response and disaster recovery efforts; coordinates resources and communicates with stakeholders during critical events.
• Plans and manages office moves, furniture installations, and workspace reconfigurations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• May lead the team in providing janitorial support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience: Generally, a minimum of 10 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field, including a minimum of 4 years of leadership experience.

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Requires a minimum of 2 reports. Implements policies, procedures, and strategies under the direction of management. Responsible for performance and coaching of staff and has a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management. Maintains advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems. Maintains advanced knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, industry developments, and evolving best practices. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ensures new team members receive proper training and meet performance targets.

Benefits

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.

Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.

Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

Company Culture

We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to "Be Here. Be GREAT!" To learn more, visit our Career Page