Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Company – GGP, headquartered in Chicago, IL, is a leading retail real estate company with a portfolio of 110 high‑performing retail assets encompassing over 103 million square feet of space across the United States. As an owner‑operator, GGP is committed to creating vibrant destinations that bring people and brands together.

Location – Town East Mall, 2063 Town East Mall

Position Summary – The Facilities Technician is responsible for assisting the Operations Manager or Manager on Duty with the implementation of safety plans, operating standards and guidelines, troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical assets of the property.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various building systems
• Operate a variety of equipment to perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs and maintain cleanliness of property
• Perform a variety of maintenance/minor repair activities on the interior/exterior areas of the property including painting, drywall, parking lots, sidewalks, plumbing repairs, clear drain stoppages, lighting, flooring, and roof
• Assist with maintaining appropriate inventory systems, records, files, material safety data sheets, supplies, equipment, and tools
• Repair, modify, move retail merchandising units as needed
• Assist in the setup of events and install/take‑down mall decor
• Perform interior/exterior custodial duties as needed including sweeping, vacuuming, steam cleaning, gathering trash, emptying trash receptacles; operate compactor; and landscaping
• Assist with snow removal by vehicle and/or by hand (if applicable)
• Embody and support Brookfield Properties’ Safety, Health, and Environment Policy and perform the job in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines (including OSHA standards) to promote a safe working environment
• Engage in training and continuing education to develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to work safely
• Assist with emergency planning and response in coordination with management team
• Perform some shift work, evenings, weekends, and emergency response as required
• Provide assistance and interact with the public and tenants as needed
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in building maintenance or a related field
• Valid Driver's License required
• Ability to communicate information clearly with management, employees, tenants, and external contacts
• Ability to read and interpret documents, plans and schematic drawings and comprehend instructions
• Self‑starter with ability to work independently
• 2‑year Tech School Graduate or trade certificate is a plus
• OSHA General Industries 10‑Hour course is a plus
• Familiar with, or ability to learn, Microsoft Outlook (email)
• Bilingual welcomed

Core Competencies – Nimble Learning, Collaborates, Drives Results, Customer Focus

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb, smell, stoop, kneel, bend, balance, crouch, or crawl.
• May frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and outside weather conditions.

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental and Vision beginning day 1
• 401(k) Company matching
• 401(k) Vesting on Day 1
• Career development programs
• Charitable donation matching
• Generous paid time off (vacation, personal holidays, paid sick time)
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Paid Parental Leave
• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy, and adoption options
• Wellness and mental health resources
• Pet insurance offering
• Childcare Assistance
• Commuter benefits
• A culture on our values of Act with Integrity, Build Mutual Trust, Take Initiative and Win Together.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer – We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position; only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted.