Plant Maintenance & Facilities Leader

G.A. Richards Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO after 30 days

Job summary

G.A. Richards Group in Grand Rapids seeks a seasoned Manager to oversee maintenance of facilities and equipment supporting manufacturing and related activities.

This role leads a team, coordinates with outside vendors, and drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. The position requires a college or technical degree and at least a decade of leadership experience within maintenance, with expertise in electrical, CNC, HVAC, and related systems.

Qualifications

• College or technical school degree required.
• Ten years of relevant work experience including leadership.
• Experience supervising multiple maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outside vendors; obtain quotes, schedule, negotiate, and execute projects to completion.
• Direct facilities maintenance (electrical, plumbing, roofing, lawn care, snowplowing).
• Direct manufacturing maintenance; review and direct preventive/predictive maintenance programs and machine repairs.
• Assist staff with complex equipment problems or major equipment failures.
• Set response times for maintenance calls and establish priorities.
• Lead and coach maintenance staff to ensure proper care of facility.
• Document work orders and prioritize maintenance team activity.
• Advise leadership on maintenance issues.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Team coaching

Maintenance planning

Maintenance supervision

Education

College or technical school degree

Tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Fanuc Controls

Troubleshoot Machine Controls

CNC equipment

HVAC & RTU

Powder coating equipment

Job description

G.A. Richards Group in Grand Rapids seeks a seasoned Manager to oversee maintenance of facilities and equipment supporting manufacturing and related activities.

This role leads a team, coordinates with outside vendors, and drives preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. The position requires a college or technical degree and at least a decade of leadership experience within maintenance, with expertise in electrical, CNC, HVAC, and related systems.