Facilities Technician

Location

Business

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, GGP is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 95+ high-performing retail assets, encompassing over 95 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner-operator, we’re committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together. With a team of 1,200+ employees and a legacy of leadership in retail real estate, we’re shaping the future of the industry by delivering exceptional value to our partners and the communities we serve

If you’re ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager or Manager on Duty with the implementation of safety plans, operating standards and guidelines, troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical assets of the property.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various building systems

• Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property  

• Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property including, but not limited to, painting, drywall, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clears drain stoppages, lighting, flooring, and roof

• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools

• Repair, modify, move retail merchandising units as needed

• Assist in the setup of events and install/take-down mall decor

• Perform interior/exterior custodial duties as needed which may include sweeping, vacuuming, steam cleaning, gathering trash, empty trash receptacles; operate compactor; and landscaping

• Assist with snow removal by vehicle and/or by hand (if applicable)

• Embody and support GGP’s Safety, Health, and Environment Policy. Perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (including OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment.

• Engage in training and continuing education to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work safely

• Assist with emergency planning and response in coordination with management team

• Some shift work, evenings, weekends, and emergency response is required

• Provide assistance and interact with the public and tenants as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications           

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field

• Valid Driver's License required

• Ability to communicate information clearly with management, employees, tenants, and external contacts

• Ability to read and interpret documents, plans and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions

• Self-starter with ability to work independently

• 2-year Tech School Graduate or trade certificate is a plus

• OSHA General Industries 10-Hour course is a plus

• Familiar with, or ability to learn Microsoft Outlook (email)

• Bilingual welcomed

Core Competencies: Nimble Learning, Collaborates, Drives Results, Customer Focus

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  

• The employee is frequently required to climb, smell, stoop, kneel, bend, balance, crouch, or crawl.  

• The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.  

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. 

Compensation

Salary Type: Non-Exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Hourly Pay Range: $19.23 - $28.84 per hour

Annual Bonus Eligibility: 4%

Benefit Information

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vests on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (i.e., vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

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