Building and Grounds Tech
Date: May 7, 2026
Location: South Haven, MI, US, 49090
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 24859
About Grace
Grace, established in 1854, is a Standard Industries company and a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, Maryland and locations worldwide.
Grace Global Business Services (GBS)
At Grace Global Business Services (GBS) in Manila, Philippines, our teams play a critical role in supporting the organization’s worldwide operations. For more than a decade, GBS has been a trusted partner, delivering expertise in shared services, process excellence, and digital enablement. Our team members support business lines and functions across Grace, including Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain and more.
At GBS, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact—working alongside global colleagues to help shape the chemical manufacturing industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative, team-oriented culture where safety comes first. We prioritize your well-being by offering competitive benefits and flexible working options that help you thrive. Here, you’ll find meaningful ways to grow your career, whether deepening your expertise in your field or exploring new roles.
Job Description
Grace is seeking one Building and Grounds employee for our South Haven Site. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and starts at $24.35 per hour. This position works during the day.
The Building and Grounds department at Grace, repairs/installs and maintains Insulation, cladding and paint on buildings and mechanical equipment typical to the chemical manufacturing industry such as, pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, reactors, and other equipment by performing the following duties and insuring safety procedures are observed. Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment. Performs said duties with little or no supervision on assigned shift.
Responsibilities
- Observes paint, insulation and cladding to repair or install.
- Plans and repairs as Work Orders are generated for the building and grounds group.
- Provides input for equipment history, testing frequencies, recording observed data, writing reports, and maintaining records (computerized maintenance management data base).
- Replace or repair doors and windows on Site Buildings or coordinate the repairs with a third party.
- Monitors and maintains paint and insulation inventory.
- Manage hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Is an active member on Emergency Response Team for Site. #Grace, #WRGRACE, #INDEED
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One to three years’ experience in a manufacturing plant.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience reading PNID’s.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
- Site specific contribution to local Wellness Center
- U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
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