Maintenance Specialist
Ann Arbor, MI 
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Job Description
Date: Mar 27, 2024
Location: Ann Arbor
Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation
Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
To strengthen our team in Ann Arbor,
we are looking for you as a(n) Maintenance Specialist.

The Maintenance Specialist develops and drives the preventative maintenance planning and supports the various teams in the building to find the best solutions for their maintenance needs while identifying and addressing facility needs in a proactive manner. The maintenance specialist manages the day to day facility requests SharePoint site and tickets as well as directing onsite contractor management for the facility. The maintenance specialist holds responsibility for the facility planning to ensure the site building(s) is in good order and representative of a world class innovation center.

Essential Functions:

  • Manages Facility Work request SharePoint and prioritizes, quotes and assigns tickets
  • Contractor Management (work planning, scheduling, safe work permits, overview, work orders, tracking)
  • Preventative Maintenance (building calendar and facilitating schedule with leadership and tracking vendor progress)
  • Facility Projects and materials research in collaboration with the Facilities Specialist and Site Leadership

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for completion of Safety System & Site inspections (eye wash, safety shower, fire extinguishers, waste room, lab inspections, stormwater inspections, etc)
  • Manage, complete and track safe work permits for external contractors
  • Manage contractor security access and safe work practices while onsite
  • Research and drive best practice solutions to maintenance
  • Direct contact for Property Management relationship and onsite support
  • Create and drive preventative maintenance program for all labs, kitchen and office equipment
  • Facility representative for Safety Committee
  • Strategically plan site projects with Facility Specialist and Site Lead on site projects to proactively address site needs
  • Manage and advise on OSHA required documentation for all contractor work
  • Drive ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RC 14001 compliance for site
  • Lead as the day to day site contact for team members facility needs
  • Creation and communication of work planning for property management team
  • Drive continuous improvement for site practices and policies
  • Lead for site security (visitor request back up; badge audits; access badge approvals; annual access audits and risk assessments)
  • Schedule and serve as lead for audits

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in facilities maintenance.
  • Associate degree in facility management or equivalent field.
  • Working knowledge of State of Michigan and Federal Environmental, Health & Safety requirements.
  • Certified in OSHA 10 hour general contractor safety training.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Management System Programs.
  • Knowledge of facilities management.
  • High Level of interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Proficient in facilities management software.
  • Lab facility experience strongly preferred.

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What do we offer?
WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.
WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.
  • Compensation and Incentive plans
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
  • Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellbeing fund
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Support for Community Involvement
We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
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The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.


Nearest Major Market: Ann Arbor
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit


Wacker Chemical Corporation is a Minority/Female/ Disabled and Veteran EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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