Building Maintenance Leader - Days

Southfield, MI

We are looking for a Building Maintenance Leader to join our team in Southfield, MI. This is a Monday-Friday role with occassional Saturdays.  You will have a team of 2 employees and 2 contractors and will work on projects as well.

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings.  There is at least one BASF coating layer on every second car produced!  

In this role, you'll lead a team of professionally diverse maintenance techs to maintain and continuously improve BASF Southfield site. This is a hands-on role with time equally shared between performing work and follow up activities associated to the teams work.  Your extensive experience will allow you to not only lead, but also coordinate, oversee and/or manage repair and maintenance work assignments performed by technicians, vendors and contractors performing building maintenance, construction, and other building improvement activities. Salary range commiserate with experience with range estimated $86k-$92k.

What you'll do:

•  Prioritize work orders and accomplish them in a timely manner.
•  Develop execution strategy for new constructions regarding material, labor and how to accomplish the related plans.
•  Ensure work is performed safely and maintain compliance with BASF RC Audit concerns.
•  Provide professional guidance to maintenance techs such as coaching, teaching and instructing.
•  Ensure PMs are completed according to maintenance program.
•  Create operational expense projects to ensure site remains in good working order.

If you...

•  Have a High school diploma/GED or professional license, technical/trade certification or degree.
•  Have 10+ years of recent related building maintenance experience. (masonry, landscaping, penumatics, pumps, plumbing/leaks, general construction, etc.)
•   Must have current supervisory experience. 
•  Must have daily functioning computer skills, including MS Office.
•  Are willing to work overtime at least one Saturday a month.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.