Work Location Type: Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
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Compensation
The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $93,000.00 to $154,900.00. This position is eligible for participation in our short-term incentive program in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan.
The range provided is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.
Position Details
As Facilities Manager, you will lead a team of technicians responsible for the operations and maintenance for facilities at Grainger's corporate headquarters. You will maintain the building and its' components by applying preventive and predictive maintenance techniques to maximize the useful life of the facility.
You Will
- Assure maximum performance of building systems including an ammonia based central plant and ice tank.
- Ensure that the site is maintained in a fashion that provides for a clean and safe environment and that the exterior of the facility provides a positive and pleasing appearance.
- Coordinate with the Senior Manager to assure that Facility Maintenance Programs are in alignment to support Corporate Real Estate initiatives.
- Recommend and institute training programs to ensure personnel are current in job performance and knowledge.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement savings initiatives, service enhancements and process improvements.
- Develop estimates, requesting quotes, purchases and supervision of the delivery/installation of equipment, construction and/or service agreements.
- Maximize the use of General Contractors, Regional and National contracts with suppliers and service providers to leverage cost savings for the company.
- Collaborate with Grainger's Environmental Health and Safety Department s to assure compliance of Federal, State and local laws and ordinances related to the operation of the facilities.
- Collaborate and communicate with the appropriate Corporate Real Estate Department Managers on a regular basis to provide effective maintenance services and to properly maintain the Corporation's facility assets.
- With the assistance of the Senior Manager of Corporate Facilities, develop annual departmental budgets (capital and expense) monitor and manage expenditures to stay within approved budget levels.
You Have
- Bachelor's Degree or other technical program or post high school education
- 10+ years of related work and people leadership experience.
- Must have high degree of technical knowledge and/or skill in areas of facilities maintenance which may include but not limited to structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing of the building and construction processes.
- Familiarity with multiple building automation systems (BAS) such as Honeywell Niagara, Johnson controls Metasys, Siemens Desigo and preferred ability to program, schedule, run trends and reports
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA and EPA regulations, NFPA and Factory Mutual standards, and general risk insurance guidelines and requirements.
Rewards and Benefits
With benefits starting day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs. Check out the highlights below and review all our benefits at GraingerTotalRewards.com.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance plans and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no match required
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education and tools
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment. With this in mind, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.