Building Maintenance Technician I

City of Kentwood; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kentwood is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician I to perform essential support duties within the Department of Public Works. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and relevant trades experience, demonstrating skills in installation and maintenance of various systems in city facilities. This position offers competitive pay and an extensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, health insurance, and professional development support, making it an excellent opportunity for committed individuals in a dynamic community.

Benefits

Employer retirement contribution of 9%

11 paid holidays

Three personal days

12 sick days

Up to four weeks of vacation annually

Fully paid parental leave

Annual allowance of $1,000 for tools

Annual allowance of $200 for boots

Job-related training and certifications covered

Discounts on city recreation programs

Qualifications

• At least two years of skilled trades experience in installation, maintenance, or repair.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, security, and structural systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of building systems.
• Support duties in a multi-craft environment.

Skills

Installation

Maintenance

Repair

HVAC

Electronics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team! The City of Kentwood is seeking applicants for the Building Maintenance Technician I position in the Department of Public Works.

Pay and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $21.11-26.97 with a consistent 40-hour (or more) work week. This equates to an annual wage of $43,909-$56,098, depending on qualifications and experience. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% employer retirement contribution, 11 paid holidays, three personal days, 12 sick days, and up to four weeks of vacation annually.

We are proud to be among the first municipal employers in West Michigan to offer fully paid parental leave. This policy provides employees with four weeks of paid leave following birth, adoption, or placement for adoption. Employees who give birth are eligible for an additional two weeks, totaling six weeks of fully paid leave.

Our medical insurance is competitive, with a 2% employee premium share, ranging from $8.64 to $20 biweekly. Benefits include free telehealth visits, no-cost dental and vision coverage, a health savings account with an employer contribution of $825 to $1650 annually, flexible spending accounts, and a retirement health savings plan. We also provide employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage at no cost, and access to an employee assistance program.

For this role, we offer annual allowances of $1,000 for tools and $200 for boots. Uniforms are provided and laundered by the City. We cover costs for job-related training, certifications, and licenses to support your professional development. Employees also receive discounts on city recreation programs and rentals.

About the Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works maintains the City of Kentwood with nearly 40 full- and part-time employees. It comprises five divisions: building maintenance, fleet services, grounds maintenance, streets maintenance, and utilities (water and wastewater). The department manages infrastructure including over 150 miles of underground pipes, 155 miles of streets, parks, city buildings, and a fleet of vehicles, handling tasks from snow plowing to parks maintenance and police vehicle servicing.

About the City of Kentwood

With over 54,000 residents, Kentwood is a safe, prosperous, and welcoming community with vibrant neighborhoods and thriving businesses. It offers access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation, along with excellent public schools, diverse employment opportunities, and a growing population.

Kentwood is committed to high-quality services and fostering a thriving community through responsive and responsible government and continuous improvement.

The City of Kentwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply today to join our supportive, dynamic team! The position remains open until filled.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Building Maintenance Technician Supervisor, this role involves performing support duties in a multi-craft environment, including installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, security, and structural systems in City buildings and facilities.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of skilled trades experience in installation, maintenance, or repair. For more details, please view the full job description and requirements.