Facilities Leader - Grayhill Inc.

Grayhill designs and manufacturers intuitive human interface solutions that make life simpler, safer and more efficient. Standard products include optical encoders, rotary switches, keypads, joysticks, displays, touchscreens and pushbuttons. These components are sold to thousands of customers around the globe. Grayhill also incorporates these standard products into control panels to support a range of major customers in the Healthcare, Agriculture, Construction Equipment and Military markets. Our headquarters are in LaGrange, IL with manufacturing facilities located in McCook and Carpentersville IL, Iola WI and Shenzhen China.

We offer opportunities for talented professionals seeking challenging careers with a proven industry leader.

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Summary Plan and direct service, security and safety functions for LaGrange facility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for all building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Coordinate repairs and renovations with contractors and vendors.
• Monitor building systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
• Manage energy consumption and implement energy-saving measures.
• Oversee janitorial services and ensure a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Oversee facility improvement projects, including renovations, expansions, and upgrades.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Source, manage, and evaluate vendors for housekeeping, interior and exterior maintenance and improvement, repairs, snow and landscape services, and other services as needed.
• Develop and manage the facility maintenance budget.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Plan and recommend safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations including OSHA, EPA and building codes.
• Inspect organization facilities to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Maintain SDS sheets and advise associates on proper handling of materials.
• Manage security systems and protocols including disbursement of keys and entry device cards and updating emergency contact list.
• Maintain company safety policies and procedures.
• This position may require occasional evening or weekend work to address emergencies or oversee maintenance activities.
• Directly supervises 1 to 3 associates in the Facilities Department.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
• Seven to Ten years related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Proficient working with SAP, Microsoft 365 and Outlook
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on process improvement
• Hands-on experience

What we have to offer:

• You will be at the forefront of challenging work. We solve complex problems with innovative solutions across all teams and in all roles. There is purpose in our work!
• Comprehensive Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision starting on day one.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) match up to 4% of salary
• Collaboration Space featuring ping pong, foosball, board games, and more...
• Company paid holidays
• Optional gap insurance coverages
• Company paid disability and basic group life
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Catered company events - to pause and celebrate the wins!

We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.