What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Maintenance Assistant position at Whitecaps Professional Baseball?
Who we are: We’re the West Michigan Whitecaps, High A-affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The Whitecaps are in the FUN business and our mission is to provide affordable family entertainment that strengthens the West Michigan community. We create memorable experiences by offering a fun, friendly and inclusive environment. We’ve been here for over 30 years and are ready to be here for at least 30 more.
Why we want you: You’re an energetic, hardworking individual with prior maintenance experience and some general customer service skills. You work hard and play nice, and appreciate a good joke.
Why you want to work here: When you join our team, you become a part of our culture and our story – we’re small enough that you’ll have an ability to put your stamp on things. We’ve got an all-hands-on-deck mentality and pitch in when something needs done. We work very hard but we don’t take ourselves too seriously; we realize how important things like office darts and puppy visits and staff happy hours are. Plus, besides the typical benefits, you also get generous paid time off, free baseball tickets (your friends will love you!), paid volunteer time, a free health club membership, and opportunities to get discounted or free tickets to various shows and events in Michigan. We’re also pretty great people to work with.
What you’ll do: The Facility Maintenance Assistant ensures that all facilities are kept in good repair and working order. Under the supervision of the Facility Maintenance Manager, the Facility Maintenance Assistant performs preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings, equipment, machinery, and grounds of LMCU Ballpark, GameTime Funpark, and other company-owned facilities - and have a lot of fun doing it.
What you need: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the field of general repair, including a minimum of one year of experience in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC and electrical repair. Flexibility, since every day here is different. You’ll need a willingness to work a lot of nights, holidays and weekends. A willingness to jump in and help wherever help is needed.
Let’s do this: If you’re ready to apply, we look forward to getting to know you. Submit your resume and drop us a cover letter letting us know why you’d be a good fit. We’ll be in touch!
