Facilities Specialist - Hybrid, Safe & Efficient Workspaces

Steelcase; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Competitive wages and benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

Steelcase in Grand Rapids is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee building repairs, maintenance, and operations across assigned facilities. You will coordinate vendors, manage work orders, and monitor performance against agreements to keep environments safe, efficient, and productive.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in facilities or building operations, plus hands-on knowledge of building systems, CMMS, AutoCAD, and vendor partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years in facilities, building operations, maintenance, construction, or related experience.
• Knowledge of building systems and the technical aspects of facility operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong organizational skills.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees, vendors, and business partners.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing building repairs and maintenance activities, including planned, preventive, and emergency work across assigned facilities.
• Coordinating vendors and service providers by sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and monitoring performance against established agreements.
• Administering work order systems, maintenance dashboards, reporting tools, and facility records to support daily operations.
• Prioritizing maintenance requests and ensuring timely resolution of facility issues to maintain safe, professional, and productive environments.
• Supporting facility-related financial activities, including purchase orders, invoicing, budget tracking, and cost center allocation.
• Leading small facility improvement projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Conducting site assessments and maintaining facility documentation, building system drawings, asset records, and contractor compliance requirements.

Skills

Facilities operations

Project coordination

Communication skills

Multitasking

Vendor management

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steelcase in Grand Rapids is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to oversee building repairs, maintenance, and operations across assigned facilities. You will coordinate vendors, manage work orders, and monitor performance against agreements to keep environments safe, efficient, and productive.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in facilities or building operations, plus hands-on knowledge of building systems, CMMS, AutoCAD, and vendor partnerships.