Lead Facilities Specialist

Saab, Inc. is searching for a Lead Facilities Specialist to assist with overseeing the construction and eventually the operations of the Grayling, Michigan site.

As a Lead Facilities Specialist, you will be a part of a great employee culture while working around a professional work environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• Facility operations and maintenance

• Addressing work orders daily and performing monthly preventative maintenance on equipment

• General pipefitting work as needed

• Hydraulics/Pneumatics troubleshooting

• Act as team lead with the Building and Grounds personnel

• Monitoring fire systems/overseeing fire system inspections

• Experience with forklift(s), industrial wheeled machinery

• Rigging skills for equipment moving and placement

Lifting is required. There is minimal travel required for this role.

Compensation Range: $30.29-$37.84

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

• 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment

• Equipment troubleshooting skills dealing with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems

• General mechanical tradesman skills to support facility operations and maintenance

• HVAC Knowledge with troubleshooting skills

• Electrical troubleshooting knowledge

• Journeyman status is a plus in a mechanical, maintenance and/or pipefitting trade

• Demonstrated leadership skills/abilities in an industrial setting

• Current forklift license is preferred

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan assistance

• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 19,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in eight U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person's needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.