Facility Specialist

Blue Cross Blue Shield - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Grand Rapids, MI

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

This position is responsible for planning, material acquisition, team leadership, and oversight of operations and maintenance of assigned company facilities. The primary goal is to ensure high-quality, cost-effective installation and repair services for all systems at company facilities, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of facility system service expertise and authority.
• Oversee all facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate facility projects such as construction, mechanical/electrical system upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Manage tools, repair parts, and supplies necessary for routine and emergency tasks.
• Investigate and analyze equipment/system problems, providing solution recommendations and cost estimates to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with safe work practices and all relevant regulations and standards.
• Manage the safe lockout of hazardous energy sources on facility systems or equipment during maintenance.
• Notify team leadership of any facility discrepancies and required services that cannot be completed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing equipment and system installation, fault analysis, and repair in a comparable facility.
• Alternatively, a related college degree or trade license with four (4) years' experience in the field of certification may substitute for the eight (8) years of experience.
• Valid and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Ability to independently assemble all materials and resources to complete assigned tasks.
• Knowledge of State and Local Construction codes and standards.
• Ability to coordinate the work activity of others and train junior personnel.
• Strong communication skills with customers, staff, and employees.
• Willingness to travel to other facilities within the region, with overnight stays as required.
• Availability to work any required shift on short notice, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

Benefits

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.