Facilities Coordinator

About the role

Cherryland Electric Cooperative is looking for a motivated, resourceful, and hands-on Facilities Coordinator to join our team during an exciting period of growth and transition. As we prepare for our new headquarters, we're looking for someone who can help coordinate the building and move-in process, work collaboratively with contractors and internal teams, and ultimately take the lead in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-functioning facility for years to come. This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys managing projects, solving problems, coordinating with vendors, and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.

Responsibilities

Support Our New Headquarters Transition

• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams throughout construction and the move-in process.
• Help ensure our new headquarters is operationally ready for employees and the work we do every day.
• Support facility setup, furniture installation, office moves, and other transition-related projects.

Manage Facilities and Vendor Relationships

• Coordinate building services, including HVAC, janitorial, grounds maintenance, fire and life safety systems, and other facility needs.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor service quality and compliance.
• Coordinate smaller capital improvement projects, repairs, and ongoing facility improvements.

Keep Our Facilities Running

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, painting, fixtures, and other building components within appropriate safety limits.
• Coordinate specialized repairs and maintenance with qualified contractors.
• Support preventative maintenance programs, facility inspections, custodial standards, and grounds upkeep.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, inventory tracking, and service coordination of Cherryland's fuel management system.

Promote Safety and Operational Readiness

• Maintain facilities-related compliance documentation and support building inspections and required safety programs.
• Work collaboratively with our Safety and IT teams on facility safety, building security, access control, and alarm response.
• Respond to unexpected facility issues and help ensure business operations continue safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least five years of experience in facilities operations, building maintenance, or construction support.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating projects, including timelines, budgets, and stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendors, negotiating services, and overseeing contracts.
• Practical knowledge of general building maintenance and the ability to safely perform minor repairs.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to report on-site and reside within a 30-minute response range of Cherryland's headquarters near Grawn, Michigan.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• CDL-A or forklift experience.

Skills

• Takes initiative and works independently without needing constant direction.
• Highly organized and follows projects through to completion.
• Communicates effectively with employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Can balance long-term project planning with immediate operational needs.
• Comfortable working in both office and hands-on maintenance environments.
• Remains calm and solution-focused when unexpected challenges arise.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming workplace.

Work environment & physical demands

This is an on-site position that combines office-based project coordination with physical facility maintenance and outdoor work. The position requires the ability to perform light-to-moderate maintenance, climb ladders, access building systems, and lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Occasional travel for training or vendor coordination may be required, as well as responding to urgent facility needs and supporting Cooperative storm response efforts.

Conditions of employment

Due to the safety-sensitive responsibilities of this position, including access to Cooperative facilities, security systems, and fleet-related operations, employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements. These include a criminal background check, drug screening, and post-offer physical examination, conducted in accordance with applicable law and Cooperative policies. Reasonable accommodations will be considered as required by law.