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Suburban Inns

Runs hotels and restaurants in Michigan

Facilities Manager - Maintenance

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Holland, MI, USA
In PersonPosition may require travel to other Suburban Inns properties, client locations, or other locations.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • The position requires the ability to interpret or extract information and perform arithmetic functions; it may also require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing.
  • The position requires good communication skills.
  • The position requires a high school diploma and a minimum of two years of job-related experience.
  • The position requires an excellent driving record.
  • The position requires regular availability for day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments, with schedules varying according to business demands.
Responsibilities
  • Greet guests in a friendly, positive manner, ask questions, and make personal connections so they feel welcome and valued.
  • Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems to improve efficiency, including changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants; maintain an ongoing energy management program for the property's HVAC and lighting systems.
  • Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
  • Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant sources to form complete circuits.
  • Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to determine equipment component configurations and ensure proper installation.
  • Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
  • Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications or detect and locate malfunctions.
  • Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences on work orders.
  • Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats to minimize energy use for heating or cooling.
  • Adjust system controls to manufacturer-recommended settings to balance the system.
  • Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, including cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, and changing filters.
  • Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment according to blueprints or manufacturers' specifications.
  • Hire, train, and supervise maintenance team members, and schedule department staff work hours.
  • Establish a list of parts suppliers and order items needed for maintenance, work orders, and general department supplies while staying within the company budget and preventing unnecessary equipment downtime or revenue loss; seek General Manager or Assistant General Manager approval for big-ticket items.
  • Use Quore to record maintenance issues and maintain current documentation of work to be completed and corrective actions taken.
  • Oversee daily water checks on the swimming pool, spa, and filtering system to protect health.
  • Maintain master keys and ensure property security equipment, including cameras and door locks, functions properly.
  • Conduct property walk-arounds as needed throughout the shift, address identified issues, pick up trash and used towels, watch for safety and security issues, and report issues requiring correction to the appropriate department or General Manager.
  • Coordinate facility repairs among staff in departments such as front desk, laundry, and kitchen, while prioritizing guest requests and comfort.
  • Maintain required records, including county and state pool and spa records, boiler records and certificates, and elevator certificates.
  • Update Safety Data Sheets as needed.
  • Oversee the property's ongoing preventive maintenance program, ensure tasks are completed within designated periods and to company standards, and assist with preventive maintenance tasks as needed.
  • Assist in checking fire protection systems for proper operation and training personnel in their use.
  • Assist with all aspects of grounds beautification.
  • Coordinate contracted repairs that cannot be handled by a Suburban Inns team member; obtain General Manager approval before hiring outside contractors.
  • Drive company vehicles and operate heavy machinery, including lawn care and snow removal equipment, as needed.
  • Follow all Suburban Inns processes.
  • Maintain regular and recurrent attendance.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

About the company

Suburban Inns owns and runs hotels and restaurants in Michigan for leisure travelers, business visitors and organized groups. Its hotels operate under Hilton, Marriott and Holiday Inn brands, while Big E's Sports Grill and Sharkee's Bar and Grill serve hotel guests and local diners. Properties in Holland, Grand Rapids and Midland combine overnight accommodation with dining, meeting rooms and space for weddings and other gatherings. The business earns money from room bookings, restaurant meals and private events, and it manages guest services across its own portfolio. Founded in 1979, the privately held company is headquartered in Hudsonville, Michigan.

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Headquarters

Hudsonville, MI

Founded

1979

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What believers are saying

  • Advancement has a formal route: eligible Suburban Inns employees apply for approval to enter its Manager-in-Training program.
  • Weekend work pays extra: Hampton Inn Holland's part-time housekeeper posting adds a $2 hourly weekend premium.
  • Counseling has a defined allowance: Suburban Inns' grounds posting includes three free Pine Rest counseling visits.

What critics are saying

  • Overnight work is explicit: the full-time night auditor at Holland's Hampton Inn works third shift.
  • Housekeeping carries a production target: Hampton Inn Holland requires housekeepers to finish at least two rooms hourly.
  • Restaurant staffing follows cost targets: Big E's Holland managers cut nightly staffing to meet labor cost goals.

What makes Suburban Inns unique

  • Development stays in-house: Suburban Inns' design and construction team builds the properties its hotel staff operate.
  • Hotel revenue has central oversight: Suburban Inns lists corporate revenue managers alongside its property general managers.
  • Eligible parents get paid leave: Suburban Inns lists ten weeks of maternity or paternity leave at full pay.

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