Senior Facilities & Trades Manager

Odawa Casino Resort; Mackinaw City (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Odawa Casino Resort is seeking a Skilled Trades Manager to lead and coordinate maintenance operations, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, elevators, and related infrastructure. You will supervise staff, manage preventive maintenance programs, and ensure facilities operate safely and in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include project and contractor management, budget support, on-call availability, and collaboration with the General Manager and Finance to align

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Building Systems, or closely related field with six years related experience; OR HS diploma and eight years progressively responsible facilities maintenance.
• Minimum two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience managing building systems in a commercial, hospitality, gaming, healthcare, educational, or similar facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Skilled Trades staff, ensuring fair treatment.
• Plan staffing and assign schedules across shifts.
• Oversee daily operation and maintenance of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety).
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Lead facility renovation projects and supervise contractors.
• Assist in department budgets and capital planning.
• Ensure OSHA and gaming regulatory compliance and safety training.
• Respond to guest and team member facility concerns promptly.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Life-safety systems

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Reading blueprints

On-call responsiveness

Maintenance management systems

Education

Associate Degree in Facilities Management

High School Diploma or GED + 8 years maintenance experience

Tools

MS Office

Maintenance management software (CMMS)

Job description

Odawa Casino Resort is seeking a Skilled Trades Manager to lead and coordinate maintenance operations, overseeing HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life-safety, elevators, and related infrastructure. You will supervise staff, manage preventive maintenance programs, and ensure facilities operate safely and in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include project and contractor management, budget support, on-call availability, and collaboration with the General Manager and Finance to align